![In Gaza, hospital procedures without anaesthetics prompted screams, prayers In Gaza, hospital procedures without anaesthetics prompted screams, prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71699603728_tbPalestiniangirl.jpg)
In Gaza, hospital procedures without anaesthetics prompted screams, prayers
Dr Mohammad Zaqout said that staff did their best to alleviate patients' pain with other, weaker medications, but this was inadequate.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Suspected Thai mall shooter suffered breakdown, used modified pistol, police say Suspected Thai mall shooter suffered breakdown, used modified pistol, police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696411149_SiamParagon.jpg)
Suspected Thai mall shooter suffered breakdown, used modified pistol, police say
The suspected gunman had been receiving psychological treatment and had not taken his prescribed medication on the day of the shooting.
Wed Oct 04 2023
![Understanding Vertigo - Exploring the causes Understanding Vertigo - Exploring the causes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686117671_vertigo.jpg)
Understanding Vertigo - Exploring the causes
Vertigo can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as inner ear problems, head injuries and even certain medications.
Wed Jun 07 2023
![Thai king's hospitalised daughter stable 'at a certain level' - Royal Palace Thai king's hospitalised daughter stable 'at a certain level' - Royal Palace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/51671443951_GHOBPQTHAI.jpg)
Thai king's hospitalised daughter stable 'at a certain level' - Royal Palace
Doctors are using medication and equipment to support her lung, heart and kidney functions after she suffered a heart problem.
Mon Dec 19 2022
![Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51668580639_SPERM.jpg)
Sperm count is declining at accelerating rate worldwide: Study
Exposure to pollution, plastics, smoking, drugs, prescribed medication, including poor diet lifestyle, suggested to be contributory factors.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Cannabis-based medication can be registered if proven safe, effective - Khairy Cannabis-based medication can be registered if proven safe, effective - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71666020541_KhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Cannabis-based medication can be registered if proven safe, effective - Khairy
The MOH will allow registrations for cannabis-based medication if there is solid evidence the product can be used safely and effectively to treat patients.
Mon Oct 17 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
![Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib needs proper medical care, says daughter Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib needs proper medical care, says daughter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/41662973865_NajibRazak.jpg)
Jailed Malaysian ex-PM Najib needs "proper" medical care, says daughter
Nooryana said doctors prescribed a change in medication and discharged Najib back to Kajang prison where he is serving his sentence.
Mon Sep 12 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
![Medicine shortage not due to panic buying - Khairy Medicine shortage not due to panic buying - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654758622_TBKhairyJamaluddin.jpg)
Medicine shortage not due to panic buying - Khairy
Khairy said there is high demand for certain medications following the spread of the Omicron variant and the rising cases of the HFMD.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![MOH has never endorsed products to replace medication for diabetes MOH has never endorsed products to replace medication for diabetes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/71651847757_TBkhairy.jpg)
MOH has never endorsed products to replace medication for diabetes
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has never endorsed any product or food which can replace medicines including insulin to treat diabetes and control blood sugar.
Fri May 06 2022
Let's Talk: Ahimsa - Making the Mind, Body Connection
Overcoming depression or illness often requires more than medication. Indeed some claim that medication becomes a problem itself. Sharaad Kuttan asks organisers Zena Choo and Dominic Aw for their thoughts on the meaning of wellness.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Whither Ivermectin Whither Ivermectin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612590647_Ivermectin.jpg)
Whither Ivermectin
Even human-grade Ivermectin is strictly not for self-medication until proper guidance from the health authorities.
Thu Aug 26 2021
![Four decades on, where's the HIV vaccine? Four decades on, where's the HIV vaccine?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623120195_VACCINE.jpg)
Four decades on, where's the HIV vaccine?
More people than ever now have access to medications called antiretroviral therapy.
Tue Jun 08 2021
![Time to dismiss 'prescription drugs can cause kidney problems' myth Time to dismiss 'prescription drugs can cause kidney problems' myth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-06/51529135178_Pills.jpg)
Time to dismiss 'prescription drugs can cause kidney problems' myth
Dr Wan Ahmad Syahril said it was a public misunderstanding in linking taking medications to kidney damage.
Mon Mar 08 2021