Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections
'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves
The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Cranberries really can help prevent urinary tract infections, scientists say
This is the first time that science has been able to attribute such properties to these small red berries providing evidence to confirm it.
Sat May 13 2023
COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week - Health DG
Students, teachers and school personnel are also urged to practise the prescribed standard operating procedure to curb COVID-19 infections.
Fri May 05 2023
Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?
Malaysia could see another wave of infections with the Arcturus sub-variant, with new symptoms including conjunctivitis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO
According to the report, in the last 28 days, from March 13 to April 9, 3 million new infections and over 23,000 deaths were reported.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised Malaysians not to overreact to tourists arriving from China following the surge of COVID-19 infections in that country.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Some in China return to regular activity after COVID infections
China dropped stringent "zero-COVID" measures to adopt a strategy of living with the virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry
In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed COVID-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked
Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surge of COVID-19 infections strained medical resources.
Wed Dec 28 2022
MOH steps up preparedness following China's COVID-19 surge - Health DG
The MOH will continue to step up its preparedness to face a possible hike in the number of daily COVID-19 cases and deaths following the surge of infections in China.
Tue Dec 27 2022
China's stretched health system braces for peak in COVID infections
As Chinese workers increasingly fall ill, more disruption is expected in the short term before the economy bounces back later next year.
Fri Dec 23 2022
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024