Eating live microbes found to be good for overall health
Yogurt, kimchi, pickles, kombucha...rich in probiotics fermented foods are hugely popular at the moment.
Sat Apr 01 2023
Beat the Bloat: Tips to improve digestive health
Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling of bloating? Here are some strategies to banish the belly blues.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Study links antibiotic use in early childhood to increased risk of prediabetes
At any age, taking antibiotics is known to disrupt naturally occurring gut flora by killing certain good bacteria.
Fri Apr 08 2016
Could probiotics protect against some STDs?
Researchers are closer than ever to developing probiotics that could ward off certain STDs, but for now condoms offer the best protection.
Sun Sep 20 2015
Probiotics could help protect against inflammation, obesity
Eating the same amount of calories worth of different fats produces different gut bacteria, according to a new study.
Sun Aug 30 2015
Study suggests link between fermented foods and reduced social anxiety
Eating fermented foods, which contain probiotics, were associated with reduced symptoms of social anxiety for student participants.
Sat Jun 13 2015
How probiotics could help you lose weight
Researchers have found that certain probiotics could help women lose weight and keep it off.
Sat Feb 01 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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