Autoimmune diseases are on the rise
It's estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.
Sat Sep 07 2024
First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial
In human challenge trials, researchers intentionally expose healthy volunteers to a pathogen to test a vaccine or treatment.
Fri Oct 20 2023
Bacterial infections the 'second leading cause of death worldwide'
S. aureus is a bacterium common in human skin and nostrils but behind a range of illnesses, while E. coli commonly causes food poisoning.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Fungal infection list launched by WHO flags global health threat
Fungal infections often strike people who are already severely ill, like cancer or tuberculosis patients.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Lab-grown meats may not be the best alternative to traditional meat, says a report
Cellular meat could, on the contrary, present sustainability problems, according to the Meat Atlas report.
Sat Sep 18 2021
More than 25 leaders back idea of pandemic treaty: WHO chief
The pandemic treaty would be a generational commitment to keeping the world safe from new pathogens with pandemic potential in the future.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Pfizer to make other vaccines using technology behind its COVID-19 shot - WSJ
Pfizer Inc will develop new vaccines targeting other viruses and pathogens using the messenger RNA technology.
Tue Mar 23 2021
Blueberries could help fight gum disease, reduce antibiotic use
Wild blueberry extract, whose key ingredient is polyphenol, fights foodborne pathogens in addition to a species of bacteria most commonly associated with periodontitis.
Sat Sep 05 2015
Why you should stop giving your kid a bath every night
Overly-clean living can be bad for our immune systems, which need certain microbes and gut bacteria to function properly and to keep us healthy from the more dangerous pathogens. Or is it not?
Fri Feb 27 2015
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024