![Two brothers in critical condition after eating poisoned crackers in Kulim Two brothers in critical condition after eating poisoned crackers in Kulim](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81720412305_kanakkanakkritika.jpg)
Two brothers in critical condition after eating poisoned crackers in Kulim
The packet of crackers containing rat poison was hung on the garden fence by the gardener to trap monkeys.
Mon Jul 08 2024
AWANI Tonight: Unhealthy eating... but not by choice
Lower-income Malaysians are being increasingly drawn to unhealthy food choices, according to a study by the Khazanah Research Institute. Astro AWANI delves into the state of Malaysia's food environment and explores ways to address nutritional inequality.
Wed Jul 03 2024
![Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718965591_TBcockroaches.jpg)
Near-balanced diets by cockroaches can teach us plenty about eating well
Insights from the natural world are helping us better understand why we overeat and how to rebalance our food system to address the problem.
Sat Jun 22 2024
![Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000 Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718104235_streptococcus.jpg)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome cases in Japan top 1,000
If not treated promptly, it can lead to soft tissue damage, respiratory failure, liver failure, kidney failure and multi-organ failure.
Tue Jun 18 2024
!['Flesh-eating' bacterium cases hit record high in Japan 'Flesh-eating' bacterium cases hit record high in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718104235_streptococcus.jpg)
'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
![Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718081563_NoorArrifinMohamad.jpg)
Teen boy, toddler allegedly die after eating food from school
Police said the boy and the toddler was alleged to have died of food poisoning after eating food from a religious school in Gombak.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716268424_electricspoon.jpg)
Kirin's electric spoon leaps from Ig Nobel infamy to the dinner table
Researchers claim the electrified spoon can promote healthier eating by enhancing salty tastes without extra sodium.
Sun May 26 2024
![Much ado about butter-filled dates Much ado about butter-filled dates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710491834_TBkurmamentegaj.jpg)
Much ado about butter-filled dates
The allure of eating dates with butter seems to have caught the attention of influential and famous individuals.
Fri Mar 15 2024
![South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704798666_BanEatingDogMeat.jpg)
South Korea passes bill to ban consumption of dog meat
Eating dog meat was once seen as a way to improve stamina in the humid Korean summer.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700809977_SouthKoreaDog.jpg)
South Korea's canine farmers protest proposed ban on dog meat
The farmers who breed the dogs, and the owners of eateries that serve the meat, have held protests in front of parliament to demand that the government scrap its plans to ban eating dog meat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![Why social media health check must include Global South Why social media health check must include Global South](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71696585317_socialmedia.jpg)
Why social media health check must include Global South
Plenty of research showing how social media can affect youth mental health but studies often omit the developing countries of Global South.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696394402_ExpoCannabis.jpg)
Over 60 Jamaican school kids hospitalized after eating cannabis rainbow candy
The packet of "full throttle rainbow sour belts" each containing 100 milligrams of THC is considered a strong dose for experienced adults.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Indonesia jails woman who said Muslim prayer before eating pork Indonesia jails woman who said Muslim prayer before eating pork](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662051389_indonesia.jpg)
Indonesia jails woman who said Muslim prayer before eating pork
Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority nation in the world and pork is considered 'haram,' or not permissible, under Islam.
Wed Sep 20 2023
![Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51690529303_TBTakeNokocafe.jpg)
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
While some consumers think eating insects is just gross, Japan has a rich culinary history of insects as food.
Sun Jul 30 2023
![Eldest of rescued Colombian children pulled sister from plane wreckage Eldest of rescued Colombian children pulled sister from plane wreckage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51686631102_survivingchildren.jpg)
Eldest of rescued Colombian children pulled sister from plane wreckage
The children spent four days near the wreckage, Narciso Mucutuy said, eating flour that had been onboard, before wandering from the site.
Tue Jun 13 2023