The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
[COLUMNIST] Helping young adults cope with rising costs of living in a dipping economy
Usage-based insurance (UBI) is effectively a more sophisticated option for car insurance.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Flying Dutchman recognised as longest-surviving heart transplant patient
Bert Janssen was 17 when he underwent heart transplant surgery following a tragic car crash in which two young adults died.
Mon Mar 04 2024
France to make condoms free for young adults aged 18-25
Emmanuel Macron said condoms would be made available for free in pharmacies in a bid to reduce unwanted pregnancies among young people.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Omicron breakthrough infections may spare young hearts; no need to delay mammogram after vaccination
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus does not have a negative affect on cardiovascular health in young adults who have been vaccinated.
Tue May 24 2022
Low EPF savings among the young adults and middle-aged possible cause of bankruptcy?
Tough measures are needed to deal with the low savings issue that may then morph into a possible bankruptcy crisis.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Dutch coronavirus reproduction rate jumps, mostly young adults infected
The figures come just days after the government reintroduced curbs on nightclubs, festivals and restaurants last week.
Tue Jul 13 2021
'Few reports' of heart issue in US young people after vaccine
There were "relatively few reports of myocarditis," mainly in young adults, following doses of mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna.
Mon May 24 2021
Researchers document troubling rise in strokes in young adults, starting at age 25
Although stroke hospitalizations have declined in recent years among the aged, the opposite appears to be be happening among younger Americans.
Thu May 12 2016
New study reveals internet video more important than tv for young audiences
A study found that teens and young adults watch significantly more content via online services then on regular cable or satellite television.
Wed Mar 30 2016
Too much smartphone time could be a sign of anxiety, study finds
Anxiety and depression mainly affected young adults who used their smartphone as a means of escaping a sometimes unpleasant reality.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Overweight young adults can reduce diabetes risk if they lose weight early enough: study
New research has found that the risk of diabetes associated with obesity can be reversed if obese young people make efforts to lose weight before middle-age.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Young adults use social media to quit smoking
Social media's success rate for helping young adults quit smoking is twice that of traditional methods, according to a new study.
Thu Jun 11 2015
Young adults want news, not the newspaper: study
America's young adults want news, but few want to read a newspaper. And most stumble onto news while on Facebook or other social networks.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Breastfeeding may protect against heart disease - Study
A study in the US found that breastfeeding had "the same or greater effect" as medicines on reducing CRP levels in young adults.
Wed Apr 23 2014
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024