![Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718838127_MohdNaimMokhtar.jpg)
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf
All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
![Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71477968351_BottledWater.jpg)
Plastic lodged in arteries may be linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
The finding of microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque is "a breakthrough discovery," Dr. Philip Landrigan reveals.
Sat Mar 16 2024
![Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692251546_GoogleCloud.jpg)
Researchers use cloud to replicate supercomputer for heart disease study
The study aims to dissolve blood clots and tumor cells in the human circulatory system that required an enormous amount of computing power.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/61629498361_Buahbuahan.jpg)
Flavanols are linked to better memory and heart health - here's what foods you can eat to get these benefits
Some plant foods may be more beneficial for health than others, thanks to a group of compounds called flavanols.
Sat Jun 10 2023
![5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems 5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684749592_WanAzizah.jpg)
5,000 babies born each year in Malaysia with heart problems
Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah said most patients required heart surgery treatment with complex expertise that involved expensive treatment costs.
Mon May 22 2023
![COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021 COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61662346581_TBICUHOSSGBULOHCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19 principal cause of deaths in 2021
COVID-19 infection was the main cause of deaths for males and females with 17,708 and 13,355 deaths respectively, DOSM said in a statement.
Thu Oct 27 2022
![500m people at risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, if physical activity not encouraged - WHO 500m people at risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, if physical activity not encouraged - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632908802_heartattacksakit.jpg)
500m people at risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, if physical activity not encouraged - WHO
Global status says countries must prioritise physical activity as key to improving health and tackling noncommunicable diseases.
Thu Oct 20 2022
![Treatment costs for heart disease to increase if no effective action taken - Health DG Treatment costs for heart disease to increase if no effective action taken - Health DG](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/41652873681_DrNoorHishamAbdul.jpg)
Treatment costs for heart disease to increase if no effective action taken - Health DG
The treatment cost burden of heart disease in this county is expected to continue to increase if there are no effective actions taken by stakeholders in controlling and preventing the disease.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663818764_WHO.jpg)
Non-communicable diseases cause 74 pct of global deaths: WHO
Heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease now outnumber infectious diseases as the top killers globally, said the report.
Thu Sep 22 2022
![Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71662632580_SWEETENER.jpg)
Sweeteners may be linked to heart disease risk, study suggests
Sweeteners are consumed by millions every day in products like diet soda, partly as a way to avoid weight gain from sugar.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81651912594_TrafikSesakTeren.jpg)
Caught in traffic jam daily increases risk getting chronic mental disorder
Dr Muhammad said if not addressed, the matter could also lead to the person having high blood pressure, heart diseases and diabetes.
Fri Jul 08 2022
![Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/41649237858_avocadoes.jpg)
Avocados may cut the risk of heart disease
It is equally important to eat less salt, food and drinks containing high amounts of free sugars and fatty foods.
Wed Apr 06 2022
![U.S. man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says U.S. man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81641862472_SurgeonBartleyP.jpg)
U.S. man with transplanted genetically modified pig heart dies, hospital says
A 57-year-old man with terminal heart disease who made history as the first person to receive a genetically modified pig's heart died on Tuesday.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Isu tular remaja maut sebab dos penggalak palsu - Dr Rose Nani Isu tular remaja maut sebab dos penggalak palsu - Dr Rose Nani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644843284_TBROSEVAKSIN.jpg)
Isu tular remaja maut sebab dos penggalak palsu - Dr Rose Nani
Siasatan yang dijalankan mendapati punca sebenar kematian adalah disebabkan jangkitan paru-paru dan penyakit jantung sejak lahir (congenital heart disease) yang semakin tenat.
Mon Feb 14 2022
![Malaysia, unhealthy nation with low health awareness - Khairy Malaysia, unhealthy nation with low health awareness - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71636606064_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Malaysia, unhealthy nation with low health awareness - Khairy
Malaysia is considered an unhealthy country as the number of people suffering from heart disease and obesity is high, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Thu Nov 11 2021