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Footballers at higher risk of dementia, suggests study in the Lancet Public Health

Footballers at higher risk of dementia, suggests study in the Lancet Public Health

Experts say the study adds to "convincing evidence" linking the world's most popular sport to a higher risk of degenerative brain disorders.
Fri Mar 17 2023
World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist

World should 'calm down' about China COVID variants - Chinese scientist

Findings published in the Lancet medical journal showed that no new variants had emerged in the initial weeks of China's recent outbreak.
Thu Feb 09 2023
What we know of the symptoms and spread of monkeypox

What we know of the symptoms and spread of monkeypox

With monkeypox surging across the world, experts are gathering more evidence on how people catch it and its typical symptoms.
Thu Aug 11 2022
Breakthrough infections may be less contagious; vaccine protection wanes faster in cancer patients

Breakthrough infections may be less contagious; vaccine protection wanes faster in cancer patients

Shortness of breath is among the most common symptoms reported by people with long COVID.
Fri May 27 2022
'Hybrid immunity' gives best COVID-19 protection - Studies

'Hybrid immunity' gives best COVID-19 protection - Studies

People having been both fully vaccinated and previously infected with COVID-19 have the strongest protection against the virus.
Sat Apr 02 2022
HIV drugs may lower COVID risk; COVID and flu co-infection raises risk of severe illness, death

HIV drugs may lower COVID risk; COVID and flu co-infection raises risk of severe illness, death

Here's a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Alzheimer's-like changes found in COVID patients' brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together

Alzheimer's-like changes found in COVID patients' brains; flu shot, mRNA booster safe together

People who die of severe COVID-19 have brain abnormalities that resemble changes seen in Alzheimer's disease.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Adding peanuts to young children's diet can help avoid allergy: Study

Adding peanuts to young children's diet can help avoid allergy: Study

Researchers found that introducing peanut products to babies and infants led to greater tolerance for the common allergen.
Sat Jan 22 2022
Eating ultra-processed foods significantly increases greenhouse gas emissions: Study

Eating ultra-processed foods significantly increases greenhouse gas emissions: Study

For the first time, researchers have studied the environmental footprint of the consumption of ultra-processed food.
Fri Nov 19 2021
COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses

COVID-19 compared with other deadly viruses

The global death toll from COVID-19 is already far worse than most other viral epidemics of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Tue Nov 02 2021
COVID causes steep rise in depression, anxiety: Study

COVID causes steep rise in depression, anxiety: Study

Cases of depression and anxiety surged by more than a quarter globally during the first year of the pandemic.
Mon Oct 11 2021
No need for a vaccine third jab booster: Study

No need for a vaccine third jab booster: Study

Even with the threat of Delta, booster doses for the general population are not appropriate at this stage in the pandemic, study shows.
Tue Sep 14 2021
What is long COVID and how to manage it?

What is long COVID and how to manage it?

Here's a closer look at a condition that threatens to outlast the pandemic.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original

Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original

The worse the local air contamination, the higher the odds of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
COVID can infect brain cells: Study

COVID can infect brain cells: Study

Study shows one in three people who contracted COVID were diagnosed with these disorders within six months of being infected.
Fri Jun 25 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

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 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

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

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

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

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