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
Melaka tree: High nutritional value tree with many health benefits
The Melaka tree (Phyllanthus Emblica), also known as Indian Gooseberry, has various health benefits and is now being commercialised.
Sun Oct 16 2022
This summer, a new thirst-quenching beverage is set to be the 'it' drink
Cacao beans are rich in nutritional goodness and that includes its juice!
Sun Jul 03 2022
NNP 2.0: Govt committed to improving nutritional wellbeing of the people - PM
The government is committed to improving and maintaining the nutritional wellbeing of the people through the three objectives of the National Nutrition Policy (NNP) 2.0 launched today.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Budget 2021: Milk to be provided daily for school children under RMT programme
This was to ensure that students from low-income families received the essential nutritional requirements for their physical and mental growth.
Fri Nov 06 2020
The prickly pear and its natural anti-aging properties
Rich in vitamin E, polyunsaturated fatty acids and sterols, prickly pear seed oil is mainly used in cosmetics for its anti-aging properties.
Wed Sep 02 2020
Malaysia condemns WHO's advice against palm oil
WHO, through its most recent advisory, has again fallen into the same previous well of promoting certain commodity oils while brushing aside palm oil.
Mon May 04 2020
Barley can help to lower 'bad' cholesterol
Barley acts in a similar way to oats; it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease linked to two types of bad cholesterol.
Fri Jun 10 2016
Displaying nutritional information in graph form helps consumers make healthier food choices
A new US study has found that when consumers are provided with a graph displaying the nutritional content of their food, they purchase healthier items.
Sun Feb 07 2016
Nutrition trends 2016: stock up on pulses for protein
With a focus on a plant-based diet already big news, 2016 will see us go even more vegetarian and turn to pulses, beans, and legumes for a nutritionally-packed plant source of protein
Sun Dec 20 2015
Scientists tweak yogurt to keep you fuller
In a study that clears a new path in nutritional control strategy, researchers in Spain successfully designed a yogurt that's higher in protein and more satiating than the conventional kind.
Wed Apr 22 2015
Red wine could boost the metabolism: study
Red wine or even the juice from red grapes could induce fat burning when consumed in moderation.
Mon Feb 09 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024