Malaysia reports new mpox case of less severe variant
The case was detected in a man who began showing symptoms of fever, sore throat, and cough with a rash appearing the following day
Tue Sep 17 2024
Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain
A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily through routine close contact.
Mon Aug 19 2024
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
The outbreak has spread from Congo to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, prompting action from WHO.
Thu Aug 15 2024
What your hands say about your health
Nails arent the only part of the hand that can reveal ill health, though. The palms can tell a story too.
Sun Aug 27 2023
Jill Biden 'feeling well' after getting cancerous lesions removed, White House says
Jill Biden is "feeling well" after having two cancerous lesions removed, reported the Getman Press Agency (dpa), quoting the White House on Wednesday.
Thu Jan 12 2023
'Considerable' monkeypox transmission happens before symptoms, study suggests
The virus is known to spread via close contact and causes symptoms including fever, body aches and often painful pus-filled skin lesions.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Early Alzheimer's diagnosis: Progress and pitfalls
On World Alzheimer's Day, an expert shares on why one of the most promising avenues for treatment depends on early diagnosis.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Bye-bye, HPV: New vaccine clears lesions in clinical trial
A new vaccine is looking promising as a nonsurgical treatment for existing precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Lung lesions can be tested less invasively, study finds
According to research, there is a new, much less invasive way of determining whether a growth is malignant.
Mon May 18 2015
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