AWANI Tonight: Malaysia faces rising HIV infectiosn among youth
A total of 244 youths aged 18 to 25 were diagnosed with HIV in 2023, marking a 31% rise from 2021. Infectious diseases expert Dr Khairil Erwan Khalid explores the factors driving this trend.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Biden is not being treated for Parkinson's, White House says after NYT report
Joe Biden is not being treated for Parkinson's disease and has not seen a neurologist outside of his annual physicals, the White House said.
Tue Jul 09 2024
Sudan's cemeteries swell with fresh graves as hunger and disease spread
The war has devastated a healthcare system already under strain before the fighting began.
Sat Jun 22 2024
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
'Flesh-eating' bacterium cases hit record high in Japan
There have been 977 confirmed cases of the disease caused by the bacterium called streptococcus pyogenes across Japan.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says
Bill Gates warns against complacency in tackling the deadly viral disease.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Dealing a knockout blow to dengue
Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change.
Sat Apr 27 2024
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'
WHO said it was the first step towards working out how to better prevent this kind of transmission.
Thu Apr 18 2024
The Future Is Female: Women in Cardiology - The Heart of the Matter
What underlying factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in cardiology, and how does gender influence the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of cardiovascular conditions? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to consultant cardiologist Dr Norazlina Mohd Yusof, clinical lead for cardiology services at Prince Court Medical Centre.
Sun Apr 14 2024
No reports of anthrax disease in Malaysia - DVS
Anthrax disease is a zoonotic illness that can infect both animals and humans and can be fatal.
Tue Apr 02 2024
NADMA: 27 cases of heat-related illnesses, one death as of March 20
According to NADMA, 22 cases of heat-related diseases involved adult patients, while five were teenagers.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says
The IPC estimated two people out of every 10,000 dying daily from starvation or from malnutrition and disease.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Are you sitting too long in your office job? South African study offers some health tips
Physical inactivity is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiometabolic diseases and all-cause mortality.
Sun Mar 17 2024
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
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024