![Thailand's jailed ex-PM Thaksin hospitalised after return from exile Thailand's jailed ex-PM Thaksin hospitalised after return from exile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Thailand's jailed ex-PM Thaksin hospitalised after return from exile
Thaksin Shinawatra felt chest tightness and high blood pressure and he was referred to Bangkok's police hospital, authorities said.
Wed Aug 23 2023
![Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625820587_heatwavereuters.jpg)
Heat stroke - A risk for anyone exposed to extremely hot environment
The elderly, children and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity are more at risk of heat stroke.
Wed May 03 2023
![Taking a long siesta might not be so good for you, scientists warn Taking a long siesta might not be so good for you, scientists warn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682671540_TBOBESITYFACT.jpg)
Taking a long siesta might not be so good for you, scientists warn
Researchers suggest that long naps could be associated with a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.
Sat Apr 29 2023
![Najib gets two days medical leave, 1MDB trial vacated Najib gets two days medical leave, 1MDB trial vacated](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663147998_TBShafeeAbdullah.jpg)
Najib gets two days medical leave, 1MDB trial vacated
Muhammad Shafee said Najib has been undergoing medical tests on a daily basis at the hospital due to his blood pressure and stomach ulcer.
Wed Sep 14 2022
![Najib in stable condition, to continue treatment at HKL - Khairy Najib in stable condition, to continue treatment at HKL - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662907146_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Najib in stable condition, to continue treatment at HKL - Khairy
On claims that Najib' was having high blood pressure because his medication was changed, Khary said it was not true.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Najib warded, 1MDB trial postponed Najib warded, 1MDB trial postponed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660875942_TBNAJIBRAZAK.jpg)
Najib warded, 1MDB trial postponed
There are issues with Najib's health because he seems to have exhibited fluctuating blood pressure, Muhammad Shafee said.
Tue Sep 13 2022
![Najib's 1MBD trial cut short due to quite bad health condition Najib's 1MBD trial cut short due to quite bad health condition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662728655_TBnajibrazak.jpg)
Najib's 1MBD trial cut short due to "quite bad" health condition
Najib's medication for blood pressure has been changed and it has adverse effects on him, the Court was told.
Mon Sep 12 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
![Single mum continues to battle kidney failure after 20 years Single mum continues to battle kidney failure after 20 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51652158159_NoraziahAmdan.jpg)
Single mum continues to battle kidney failure after 20 years
High blood pressure in her 30s caused Noraziah Amdan's kidneys to fail and it got worse during her fourth pregnancy.
Tue May 10 2022
![High blood pressure doubled globally in 30 years, study shows High blood pressure doubled globally in 30 years, study shows](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81629892821_bloodpressurecheck.jpg)
High blood pressure doubled globally in 30 years, study shows
Hypertension is directly linked to more than 8.5 million deaths each year.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![High blood pressure driven by obesity, poverty - WHO study High blood pressure driven by obesity, poverty - WHO study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41626142016_WHO.jpg)
High blood pressure driven by obesity, poverty - WHO study
Nearly 1.3 billion people globally suffer from hypertension, a silent killer often driven by obesity, according to WHO.
Wed Aug 25 2021
![Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615369031_covid.jpg)
Police personnel in viral 'vaccination death' news did not have symptoms after receiving shots
She said that the Gerik police station personnel, who is in his 50s, received his first dose on March 13 and the second dose at 9 am on Saturday.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51609237892_RAJINIKAnTH.jpg)
Indian film star Rajinikanth ends political bid over health fears
The announcement came a day after the 70-year-old Tamil action hero left hospital where he was treated for high blood pressure.
Tue Dec 29 2020
!['Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China 'Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600945893_SHANGHAI.jpg)
'Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China
The grandmother from Shanghai has become a minor celebrity in recent months as her newfound love for working out made national headlines.
Thu Sep 24 2020
![COVID-19: One death, six new cases COVID-19: One death, six new cases](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598783731_NoorHishamCOVID.jpg)
COVID-19: One death, six new cases
Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the latest death involved a 62-year-old Malaysian man with a history of diabetes and high blood pressure.
Mon Aug 31 2020