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
Petrol station operator fined RM1,500 for manipulating Panadol price
The price was quoted as RM5.40, which was different from the RM7.20 price read on the scanner.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Adenomyosis: from symptoms to treatment, health experts explain this little known condition
Many people have never heard of adenomyosis, despite it affecting as many as one in five women.
Sat May 27 2023
COVID vaccines do not cause major menstrual issues: study
Some women have reported changes in their menstrual cycle after getting the mRNA shots from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
Sat May 20 2023
Period Poverty in Malaysia not at worrying stage - Nancy
Menstrual or period poverty in Malaysia is not at a worrying level with the government providing sanitary napkins to the groups involved.
Wed May 17 2023
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
The global push for paid menstrual leave
MANY women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries, most of them in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.
Fri Feb 17 2023
This smart device goes in your toilet for at-home urine analysis
This unique process, called U-Scan, can help people take care of their nutritional health or track their menstrual cycle, for example.
Sat Jan 21 2023
How women have managed periods throughout history
From rags to tampons, menstrual cups and free-bleeding, here's the history of period products on this Menstrual Hygiene Day.
Sun May 29 2022
Women's periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine - Study
The study can also help counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic, which is rampant on social media.
Sat Jan 08 2022
Dr Nisha on a mission to encourage use of environmentally-friendly sanitary pads
The disposal of non-organic menstrual pads or sanitary napkins used for menses has a massive long term impact on the environment.
Tue Nov 02 2021
No link yet between menstrual disorders and COVID-19 shots, says EU regulator
The EMA stressed that benefits of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine still outweighed any risks.
Fri Aug 06 2021
Can yoga help women manage menstrual pain?
Initially developed by men and for men in India, today yoga is popular all over the world and has been specially adapted for women.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Women quitting smoking should time it with menstrual cycle - Study
A new study has found that women should take into account their menstrual cycle is they are looking to quit smoking.
Tue Jan 06 2015
Malaysian nabbed with syabu in panties
The drug, weighing 720 grammes, was found in two plastic packets stitched like a menstrual pad and attached inside the underwear.
Thu May 22 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024