Gout patients advised against puncturing lumps themselves
The action can carry the risk of infection and joint infections are particularly dangerous as surgery may be required, said Dr Diyana Ahmad.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Dengue: Why is this sometimes fatal disease increasing around the world?
Not only is the number of new infections steadily rising around the world, but outbreaks are becoming larger and less predictable.
Fri Oct 13 2023
With wave of infections looming, is it time for another round of Covid-19 booster shots?
Two new subvariants of COVID-19, known as Eris and Fornax, have begun to circulate the U.S. in recent weeks.
Wed Aug 23 2023
Explainer: Eris, BA.2.86: Do I need to worry about COVID again?
COVID infections and hospitalizations have been rising in the US, Europe and Asia, with more cases attributed to the EG.5 "Eris" subvariant.
Mon Aug 21 2023
Cranberries really can help prevent urinary tract infections, scientists say
This is the first time that science has been able to attribute such properties to these small red berries providing evidence to confirm it.
Sat May 13 2023
COVID-19 cases increase by three pct last week - Health DG
Students, teachers and school personnel are also urged to practise the prescribed standard operating procedure to curb COVID-19 infections.
Fri May 05 2023
Arcturus: What do we know about the new COVID-19 sub-variant?
Malaysia could see another wave of infections with the Arcturus sub-variant, with new symptoms including conjunctivitis.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Southeast Asia sees 481 per cent surge in COVID-19 incidence in month - WHO
According to the report, in the last 28 days, from March 13 to April 9, 3 million new infections and over 23,000 deaths were reported.
Fri Apr 14 2023
Don't overreact to tourists arriving from China - Tiong
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has advised Malaysians not to overreact to tourists arriving from China following the surge of COVID-19 infections in that country.
Thu Jan 12 2023
Some in China return to regular activity after COVID infections
China dropped stringent "zero-COVID" measures to adopt a strategy of living with the virus.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Japan marks record 415 COVID-19 deaths - Health ministry
In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed COVID-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States.
Thu Dec 29 2022
Chinese hospitals 'extremely busy' as COVID-19 spreads unchecked
Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surge of COVID-19 infections strained medical resources.
Wed Dec 28 2022
MOH steps up preparedness following China's COVID-19 surge - Health DG
The MOH will continue to step up its preparedness to face a possible hike in the number of daily COVID-19 cases and deaths following the surge of infections in China.
Tue Dec 27 2022
China's stretched health system braces for peak in COVID infections
As Chinese workers increasingly fall ill, more disruption is expected in the short term before the economy bounces back later next year.
Fri Dec 23 2022
Beijing swings from anger over zero-COVID to coping with infections
Anger over China's previous COVID policies gave way to worry about coping with infection.
Mon Dec 12 2022