New combination treatments promising for blood cancers
Novel triple-drug therapies are showing promise for patients with various kinds of leukemia, researchers reports.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Former Italy PM Berlusconi in intensive care with leukaemia, lung infection
The 86-year-old, whose media empire has made him a billionaire, was rushed to the intensive care unit on Wednesday.
Fri Apr 07 2023
First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
Since receiving the cord blood to treat her acute myeloid leukemia, the woman has been in remission and free of the virus for 14 months.
Wed Feb 16 2022
Cancer-stricken boy who had police car ride wish fulfilled, dies
The child's remains will be buried at the Bakar Kapor Mosque Cemetery, Penaga, at about 10 am today.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Dream comes true for boy with leukemia
Seven-year-old leukemia-stricken Mohamad Ammar Dhani Mohd Azuan today got what he had wished for - a ride in a police patrol car.
Fri Jan 22 2021
First person cured of HIV dying from blood cancer, says partner
Timothy Ray Brown made medical history and became the personification of hope for the tens of millions of people living with AIDS.
Sat Sep 26 2020
Swimmer Rikako Ikee back in pool after leukemia treatment
The 20-year-old Ikee won six gold medals in the Asian Games two years ago in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Fri Aug 28 2020
Pas veteran chairman Subky Latif died
The news of Subkys death was shared on his official Facebook account and confirmed by his eldest daughter, Dang Fatiha.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Ray Dolby, audio pioneer, dies aged 80
Dolby had suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for a number of years, and was diagnosed with acute leukemia last July.
Thu Sep 12 2013
Elder Bush: shaving head was 'right thing to do'
Shaving his head in support of a young leukemia patient whose father is in his security detail was "the right thing to do.", George Bush.
Sat Jul 27 2013
Meta drops fact checkers in US, what does this mean for the world?
Fact-checking organisations said the move could encourage hate speech online and fuel violence offline.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump's inauguration marks new era for cryptocurrency
The crypto industry hopes the incoming Donald Trump administration will mark a shift in policy.
Sun Jan 19 2025
China's Lunar New Year travel rush: World's biggest annual migration
This year's travel rush comes as China extended the official Spring Festival break by one day to eight days.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Experts warn against children snoring during sleep
Some may think that snoring is a common occurrence during sleep and does not require treatment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Younger workers more likely to suffer burnout as generation gap grows
There's a need to rebuild bridges and open up conversations on changing attitudes and expectations around work, says Brian Dow.
Sun Jan 19 2025
INSIGHT - How bond vigilantes could check Trump's power
As Donald Trump takes office on January 20, concerns over bond vigilantes in the US have resurfaced, according to several market experts.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Trump look-alike sings to sell pudding in Pakistan
A food vendor who locals say bears an uncanny resemblance to US President-elect Donald Trump gets more business and attention than others.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Tokyo museum offers visitors 'flashback' to defunct technology
From Betacam videotapes to floppy disks and vintage Sony devices, the museum is a showcase for old cameras and telecom equipment.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
Sscientists say, the "Big Boy" would be classified as a separate species of funnel-web spider.
Sun Jan 19 2025
Biden or Trump can still rescue TikTok; here's how
So how could Trump or Biden prevent TikTok from going dark?
Sat Jan 18 2025