Beyond the three highs: The silent threat of obesity in Malaysia
Nearly 20 per cent of Malaysians classified as obese, according to The World Obesity Atlas.
Sat Sep 14 2024
More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds
More than a billion people globally are now considered obese, a condition linked to an increased risk of numerous serious health problems
Sun Mar 03 2024
Depression direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests
Obese people also are significantly more likely to have type 2 diabetes than those of normal weight.
Sat Sep 09 2023
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report
Rates of obesity are rising particularly quickly among children and in lower income countries, the report found.
Thu Mar 02 2023
Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem
Qatar has some of the world's most overweight populations, with about 70 per cent of adults falling into the obese category.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Brendan Fraser learns new way to move in Venice obesity drama
Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen as a leading man after a nine-year absence, playing the obese hero of "The Whale".
Mon Sep 05 2022
Can you be overweight and healthy?
The debate revolves around whether a physically active overweight or obese person can still be considered metabolically healthy.
Sat Jun 11 2022
Ramadan: Avoid over-eating, lead healthy life-style
UKM's Professor Dr Suzana Shahar said half of the adult population in the country were obese or overweight.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis
The most common type of arthritis affecting the cartilage of a joint that is caused by injury or wear and tear of the joints over the years.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Should you think twice about picking a 'diet' pack of potato chips?
People who frequently try to cut back on their eating tend to buy a large portion of a "light" substitute of high-calorie food.
Sat Aug 29 2020
Overweight parents more likely to have overweight children -- but gender and age matter too
Male and female school age children with an overweight or obese mother had a higher chance of being overweight.
Sat Aug 15 2020
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
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
Losing weight gets personal: Combining diet and behavioral changes may help
He recently suggested that a patient split meals with his wife when they dined out, rather than each having large portions or avoiding restaurants entirely.
Sat Sep 02 2017
Obesity studies employ virtual reality
About 1 percent of African Americans, West Africans and others of African ancestry carry a variant of the semaphorin-4D (SEMA4D) gene, which increases their obesity risk.
Wed Aug 16 2017
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024