Filter by Date
Showing 67 results for "Cirrhosis"
Order by:
Wellness 10 Feb 2025 | 12:00 PM

Tips on preventing fatty liver disease

This stealthy condition can be hard to detect until it has progressed and is primarily influenced by lifestyle factors.

Putting Dr G On The Spot 9 Feb 2025 | 02:31 AM

Ending the boozing sex in the new snake year

Dear Dr G, I understand you are guiding readers in January to improve themselves in 2025, and I hope to get advice for my addiction to booze and sex.

Bangladesh 15 Jan 2025 | 10:19 AM

Bangladesh's top court acquits former PM Khaleda in graft case

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court acquitted former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a 2008 corruption case on Wednesday (Jan 15), clearing the way for the ailing leader to fight parliamentary elections in the troubled South Asian country.

Bangladesh 8 Jan 2025 | 04:01 AM

Ailing Bangladeshi ex-PM flown to London for treatment

DHAKA: Ailing former Bangladeshi premier Khaleda Zia has flown to London for long-sought medical treatment, a party spokesman said, months after a student-led revolution ousted a government that had prevented her from travelling abroad.

Wellness 28 July 2024 | 03:00 AM

Get hepatitis diagnosed and treated fast before it ruins your liver

In conjunction with World Hepatitis Day on July 28, we take a look at this infectious disease, which affects our liver.

AI 2 Dec 2024 | 09:00 AM

AI chatbots defeated doctors at diagnosing illness

The chatbot, from the company OpenAI, scored an average of 90% when diagnosing a medical condition from a case report and explaining its reasoning. Doctors randomly assigned to use the chatbot got an average score of 76%.

Bangladesh 21 Nov 2024 | 02:24 PM

Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia makes first public appearance in six years

DHAKA: Bangladesh's illness-plagued opposition leader Khaleda Zia made her first public appearance in six years on Thursday (Nov 21), months after her release from house arrest following the ouster of longtime foe Sheikh Hasina.

Cambodia 12 Oct 2024 | 08:55 AM

Rising alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth raises health concerns

PHNOM PENH: The increasing trend of alcohol consumption among Cambodian youth, particularly those aged 15 to 18, has raised serious concerns about non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Curious Cook 17 Sept 2024 | 11:00 PM

Curious Cook: Negative nutrition, part 1

The columnist examines the dangers of overdoing vitamins and supplements.

Putting Dr G On The Spot 21 July 2024 | 02:32 AM

Alcohol and erection problems

Dear Dr. G, I have an issue with my sexual relationship and am hoping you can help.

Nation 25 July 2024 | 11:00 PM

Experts: Address gaps in hepatitis testing, treatment

PETALING JAYA: As the world works to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030, health experts say there must be concerted efforts to address the gaps in the testing and treatment of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

Nation 29 July 2024 | 05:54 AM

More than 49,000 Hepatitis B cases reported in Malaysia over past decade, says Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 49,992 cases of Hepatitis B and 34,573 cases of Hepatitis C over the past decade, from 2013 to 2023, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

Philippines 24 June 2024 | 05:17 AM

Philippines, Asia-Pacific countries under threat of viral hepatitis the 'silent killer': Experts

HO CHI MINH CITY: International medical experts have urged countries with a high prevalence of viral hepatitis, including the Philippines, to declare public health emergencies to meet the goal worldwide of eliminating the “silent killer” disease by 2030.

Wellness 10 Feb 2021 | 12:00 AM

Your alcohol consumption pattern has an effect on your disease risk

How you drink your alcohol and what you drink can affect your risk of alcohol-related death and disease.

Metro News 3 Jan 2021 | 11:00 PM

Wife donates liver, needs RM120,000 to save ailing hubby

IN what is believed to be the first case in Malaysia, a husband dying from liver cirrhosis has a chance of being saved by his wife.

Nation 13 Oct 2021 | 11:00 PM

Growing risk of fatty liver disease

PETALING JAYA: Fatty liver disease is now fast becoming a leading cause of liver cancer in Malaysia, which is the sixth most common cancer in the country, say experts.

Tell Me About 8 Feb 2024 | 04:00 AM

Do I really need my spleen?

Although we can live without a spleen, this tiny organ actually performs a lot of functions in our body.

Nation 21 Feb 2024 | 11:00 PM

Shifting from feasting to fitness

PETALING JAYA: A hot topic during many Chinese New Year feasts is how China-born actress Jia Ling lost 50kg for her role as a boxer in the new movie Yolo.

Wellness 26 Aug 2020 | 12:00 AM

Malaysia has 10 years to bring new viral hepatitis cases down from 90% to 10%

A target has been set for countries around the world to decrease new hepatitis B and C cases to 10% by 2030.

Science 11 Oct 2020 | 12:00 AM

Nobel Prize for Medicine brings hepatitis C into the limelight

The work of three virologists in discovering the hepatitis C virus led to the development of drugs and tests for this infectious disease.

Next Page

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In