Living well, ageing well: Embracing ageing with confidence
DOSM reports that women generally have a longer lifespan than men with an average of five years longer.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Breaking the menopause taboo
A crisis affecting 50 million people around the world is coming into clearer view.
Sun Sep 22 2024
Better menopause care can help young women too
Menopause and menstrual health are closely linked. Promoting good practices in one will benefit the other.
Sat Sep 21 2024
Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues
Evolution has selected longer female lifespan so mothers and grandmothers can continue to provide support to family well after reproduction.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Apple Women's Health Study preliminary findings churn surprising results
New preliminary findings from Apple Women's Health Study underscore the importance of paying attention to menstrual cycles and their connection to overall health.
Wed Mar 08 2023
Malaysia launches clinical practice guidelines on menopause management
Malaysia is now one of the pioneers in the management of menopause guidelines in Southeast Asia with the launch of Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) of Management of Menopause in Malaysia today.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Women should not be scared of menopause
Dr Mohd Azizuddin says it is important for women approaching menopause to have friends so that they could go through the phase together positively.
Sat Aug 21 2021
Women at high risk of coronary heart disease after menopause - Cardiologist
Dr Lim said women are more likely to be at high risk of coronary heart disease, especially after menopause.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Pregnancy in later life may bring health benefits suggests new research
A team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC, California, USA, found that women who have their last baby later in life can benefit from improved brainpower after menopause.
Mon Nov 21 2016
Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity
Women who begin menstruating after the age of 12 and enter menopause after the age of 50 are more likely to live to 90 years old.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Plastic chemicals linked to earlier menopause
A new study has found that women whose bodies contained certain chemicals found in plastics and cosmetics were likely to menopause earlier.
Fri Jan 30 2015
Older women should choose calcium, vit D supplements carefully: study
Women approaching menopause are commonly advised to take supplements containing calcium and Vitamin D.
Thu Jun 19 2014
Study blames men for menopause
Men and their preference for younger female mates may have led to the phenomenon of menopause in women, according to a controversial study by Canadian researchers published this week.
Sun Jun 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