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Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly

Cardiovascular disease accounts for 23.3% of deaths in M'sia - Dr Dzulkefly

Cardiovascular disease has accounted for nearly 23.3 per cent of all deaths in Malaysia for many years, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Mon Jul 22 2024
One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS

One million Malaysians aged 15 and above suffer from depression - NHMS

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, nearly half of them had thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide.
Thu May 16 2024
Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha

Higher TB death rate recorded in Malaysia last year - Dr Zaliha

Treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis is important for recovery and avoiding complications that can cause morbidity and mortality.
Fri Mar 24 2023
How to reverse rising child stunting in Malaysia?

How to reverse rising child stunting in Malaysia?

According to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey, stunting among Malaysian children increased from 17% in 2015 to 21.8% in 2019.
Thu Jul 07 2022
424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs

424,000 children in M'sia grappling with mental health problems - MYCAPs

WHO estimate that 20 pct of children worldwide suffer from mental health issues, many of whose conditions go undetected and untreated.
Mon Apr 18 2022
Increased antimicrobial resistance a worrying threat - Khairy

Increased antimicrobial resistance a worrying threat - Khairy

Increased antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a worrying threat around the world, including in Malaysia as it can cause incurable diseases and increase the risk of morbidity and death.
Sat Nov 20 2021
More under-30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic - CDC

More under-30 Americans report anxiety, depression during pandemic - CDC

Even with more vaccines gaining authorisation beginning late 2020, the effects of the pandemic on mental health continued into 2021.
Sat Mar 27 2021
COVID-19 vaccine vital to reducing morbidity, death rates - Specialist

COVID-19 vaccine vital to reducing morbidity, death rates - Specialist

Dr Helmy Haja Mydin said this includes frontliners, who are at higher risk on a regular basis as a consequence of facing the dangers brought about by the virus.
Fri Jan 22 2021
Survey finds almost half a million Malaysians experience symptoms of depression

Survey finds almost half a million Malaysians experience symptoms of depression

Close to half a million people in Malaysia are found to be experiencing symptoms of depression, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Sat Oct 10 2020
One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes - NHMS 2019

One in five adult Malaysians has diabetes - NHMS 2019

One in five adults or about 3.9 million people aged 18 years and above in Malaysia, suffer from diabetes, according to the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019).
Fri May 29 2020
A place for those who feel they do not belong

A place for those who feel they do not belong

LAST May 2018, while I was at Santorini, I walked to a Byzantine castle ruin and went to the ledge. It was unstable and looked like it would give way at any time. It was a sheer drop on the other side
Fri Oct 04 2019
Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion

Ridding Malaysia s Reputation As This Region s Heavyweight Champion

CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese - a leading contributor to high blood pressure.
Mon Jun 10 2019
Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion

Ridding Malaysia's Reputation As This Region's Heavyweight Champion

CVSKL cardiologist Dr Choo Gim Hooi wants Malaysians to choose a healthy lifestyle to address the unwanted tag of regional heavyweight. This as over half of Malaysians are either overweight or obese
Mon Jun 10 2019
Smokers warned to stop or lose teeth

Smokers warned to stop or lose teeth

According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) for 2015, an estimated five million smokers in the country are at risk of losing their teeth and gum disease due to the habit.
Mon Dec 05 2016
One in five children suffers from mental health problem

One in five children suffers from mental health problem

One in five children between the ages of five to 16 in the country has mental health problem, said Johor State Health director Datuk Dr Mohd Khairi Yakub.
Sun Oct 11 2015
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025