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More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says in a statement, the rise documented in the study was alarming.
Sun Nov 17 2024
Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks

Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks

The study adheres to a "Planetary Health Diet" and advocates a reduced consumption of dairy products and red meat.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report

It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis

China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis

Obesity has become a major public health issue in China, ranking as the sixth leading risk factor for death and disability in the country.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Beyond the three highs: The silent threat of obesity in Malaysia

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
Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly

Unhealthy food practices, lack of physical activity main causes of obesity - Dr Dzulkefly

Health Minister says any allegation that 24-hour restaurants are the main cause of obesity in Malaysia must be proven empirically.
Wed Apr 24 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health

[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health

Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
More than a billion people worldwide are obese, WHO study finds

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
Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment

Breakthroughs and burdens in a century of diabetes treatment

Since the discovery of insulin, diabetes treatment has made huge advances, but the condition has grown into a global killer.
Fri Jan 19 2024
Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says

Excessive use of mobile phones affects children's psyche, experts says

This has led to the increase in the number of children with mental disorders, peer violence, obesity and digital dementia, experts warn.
Mon Sep 04 2023
'Alarming' rise in diabetes globally by 2050- Study

'Alarming' rise in diabetes globally by 2050- Study

There are currently 529 million people in the world with diabetes, a study showed.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment

Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment

The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.
Wed May 03 2023
Taking a long siesta might not be so good for you, scientists warn

Taking a long siesta might not be so good for you, scientists warn

Researchers suggest that long naps could be associated with a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.
Sat Apr 29 2023
More than half of the world will be overweight or obese by 2035 - report

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
Study suggests a link between junk food and disrupted brain function

Study suggests a link between junk food and disrupted brain function

The mechanism that fatty foods sparks on neural activity could not only lead to overeating, but also to obesity, study reveal.
Sun Feb 05 2023
Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports

Trump order seeks to ban transgender women and girls from female sports

My administration will not stand by and watch men beat and batter female athletes, says US President Donald Trump.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Israel orders army to prepare for 'voluntary departure' of Gazans after Trump unveils plan

Defence Minister says his plan would include exit options via land crossings, as well as special arrangements for departure by sea and air.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch

Philippines' Marcos says vice president's impeachment not a matter for executive branch

The Senate has no choice but to process the impeachment complaint, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Police identify victims of helicopter incident

Police identify victims of helicopter incident

Police say a security guard saved the pilot by pulling him from the burning aircraft, about 100 meters from the landing site.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership

Malaysia pledges USD200,000 to accelerate Timor-Leste’s ASEAN membership

Foreign Minister says M'sia will lead efforts to streamline Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership, ensuring compliance with 88 agreements.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

Australia passes tough hate crime laws with mandatory jail time for Nazi salutes

The laws will impose minimum jail sentences between 12 months for less serious hate crimes, such as giving a Nazi salute in public.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Alphabet's Google announces updates to its Gemini family of large language models.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home

Bangladesh protesters torch ousted PM Hasina's father's home

Protesters expresses their fury over Hasina's social media speech, which they viewed as a challenge to the newly formed interim government.
Thu Feb 06 2025
How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law

How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law

Here's a look at the ramifications of Trump's plans under international law.
Thu Feb 06 2025
South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say

South Korean ministries block DeepSeek on security concerns, officials say

South Korea's information privacy watchdog plans to ask DeepSeek about how the personal information of users is managed.
Thu Feb 06 2025