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Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
AWANI Tonight: HMPV: Is there a cause for alarm?

AWANI Tonight: HMPV: Is there a cause for alarm?

Despite the rise in cases in Malaysia, Molecular virologist Dr. Vinod Balasubramaniam reassures the public that HMPV is a common seasonal virus with symptoms typically ranging from mild to moderate.
Wed Jan 08 2025
hMPV a common seasonal recurrence, no public alarm needs

hMPV a common seasonal recurrence, no public alarm needs

Unlike SARS-CoV-2 (which causes COVID-19) in 2020, hMPV does not spread asymptomatically as extensively, says Dr B. Vinod.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says

Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says

Researchers propose several biological mechanisms to explain long COVID.
Sun Dec 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the challenge of HIV detection: Navigating the lengthy window period in Malaysia

[COLUMNIST] Addressing the challenge of HIV detection: Navigating the lengthy window period in Malaysia

In Malaysia, HIV remains a significant public health concern, with thousands living with the virus and many more at risk of transmission.
Sun Dec 01 2024
Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections

Elderly urged to get influenza vaccine to avoid serious infections

'Flu' is actually short for 'influenza,' leading many to mistakenly view it as just a regular cold.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, recovering from West Nile virus, media reports

Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, recovering from West Nile virus, media reports

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects to make a full recovery although it may take several weeks for him to return to normal.
Mon Aug 26 2024
How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

How does a disease spread from animals to humans? A lot has to do with people’s behaviour

A spillover event occurs when a communicable disease agent crosses the species barrier from animals to humans.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain

Philippines detects first mpox case this year, yet to determine strain

A new form of the virus has triggered global concern as it seems to spread easily through routine close contact.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH

Malaysia recorded 49,992 Hepatitis B cases over past decade, says MOH

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a viral infection, specifically the Hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel

Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he never influenced research on the origins of the virus.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds

Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds

Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine

Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine

Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist

COVID-19: Current Omicron variant not virulent - Public Health Specialist

Dr. Tan Seok Hong said most active cases involving the Omicron variant exhibit mild symptoms.
Wed Dec 20 2023
Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in south Brazil

Bird flu kills over 900 seals, sea lions in south Brazil

Authorities are scrambling to isolate the deadly virus from commercial poultry flocks.
Tue Dec 12 2023
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025