Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function
Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Important to address metabolic syndrome linked to increase urinary problem in men
Managing MetS in men will be the key to promoting healthy ageing and supporting men's resilience throughout life's stages.
Sat Nov 09 2024
About RM350 mln spent annually to finance treatment of kidney patients - Sivakumar
V. Sivakumar said this was a very big amount and in a bid to reduce the costs, Perkeso is making efforts to establish more dialysis centres.
Tue Nov 07 2023
Govt urged to give CKD patients priority in vaccination
The government has been urged to give priority to patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in its COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Mon Feb 01 2021
15 per cent of Malaysians suffer from chronic kidney disease - Health D-G
Studies show that 15 per cent of Malaysians suffer from chronic kidney disease at various levels, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Dec 27 2020
COVID-19: Singapore records 26th death
Identified as Case No 161, the victim was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 infection on March 9.
Sat Jun 13 2020
Men have high levels of enzyme key to COVID-19 infection, study finds
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are widely prescribed to patients with congestive heart failure, diabetes or kidney disease.
Mon May 11 2020
Junk food and fat can cause similar damage to the body as type 2 diabetes finds new study
A new study published this week has found that junk food can cause the same damage to the kidneys as Type 2 diabetes.
Wed May 11 2016
Malaysians need to Get Real About Their Health
Among many other reports, one reveal that Malaysia is the fattest country in Southeast Asia, cases of diabetes and kidney disease are in the
Wed Aug 19 2015
Dialysis centres should meet minimum conditions to avoid closure - Dr Subramaniam
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam assured that private dialysis centre that meets the minimum conditions set would not be closed.
Thu Dec 19 2013
16,449 patients waiting for new organs
Malaysia has one of the highest numbers of people suffering from kidney disease in the world.
Sat Feb 16 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024