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Brunei 13 Mar 2025 | 04:21 AM

Early detection key to kidney disease prevention, says Bruneian minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: In Brunei Darussalam, kidney replacement therapies such as dialysis and kidney transplants are accessible to the public free of charge.

Wellness 25 Jan 2025 | 10:00 AM

High blood pressure in pregnancy linked to heart disease

Women who first experience hypertension while pregnant are at risk of developing heart disease early.

World 12 Feb 2025 | 05:22 PM

Roundup: Kenya ramps up measures to curb viral disease spread

NAIROBI, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's health authorities said Wednesday that robust measures are underway to mitigate the risks of viral diseases such as Marburg, mpox, and Ebola across the country.

World 23 Jan 2025 | 06:03 PM

South Africa's mining sector records lowest fatality rate in history: minister

JOHANNESBURG, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's mining industry recorded the lowest number of occupational diseases, injuries, and deaths in 2024, marking the lowest number of fatalities in the country's mining history, a government official said Thursday.

Aseanplus News 6 Dec 2024 | 02:19 AM

Hong Kong tightens airport health checks amid DR Congo mystery disease outbreak

The unknown disease has left 79 dead and more than 300 infected in Democratic Republic of Congo since late October.

Nation 3 Dec 2024 | 11:24 AM

Health officers can't arrest people with infectious diseases like criminals, says Health Minister

PUTRAJAYA: Health officers from the Health Ministry do not possess the authority to arrest and detain individuals suspected of infectious diseases in the same manner as criminal cases handled by the police.

Tell Me About 17 Oct 2024 | 03:00 AM

What are diseases that end with 'pox'?

There are many types of infections that end with the word ‘pox’, ranging from smallpox to mpox.

Singapore 18 July 2024 | 07:15 AM

New vaccine for virus that causes respiratory disease approved for Singaporeans over 60

SINGAPORE: The vaccine, called Arexvy, protects against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and was developed by British pharmaceutical giant GSK.

Singapore 31 Mar 2024 | 01:22 PM

Research projects to study impact of climate change on diseases in Singapore

As climate change looks set to result in hotter temperatures here, some researchers suggest a heat warning system could help in managing the impact of chronic diseases exacerbated by heatwaves.

The Doctor Says 16 Apr 2024 | 03:00 AM

Parkinson’s disease: Manageable for many years with drugs and supportive therapy

This neurodegenerative disease causes slow and abnormal movements due to the unexplained loss of certain nerve cells.

Nation 29 Nov 2023 | 12:00 AM

INTERACTIVE: Heart disease is top cause of early deaths in Malaysia

More younger people in Malaysia are getting heart disease today, and it's the number one cause of premature deaths here. Find out why and more in this report.

Wellness 14 Dec 2023 | 01:00 AM

More than trouble in your gut with inflammatory bowel disease

IBD not only affects you physically, but can also impact you mentally and socially.

Wellness 22 Oct 2023 | 01:00 AM

Climb the stairs to lower your risk of heart disease

It's better even than walking 10,000 steps a day, according to the latest research.

Starpicks 20 Mar 2025 | 11:54 PM

Don’t ignore that rhythm in your heart

ADVANCEMENTS in surgical, medical, anaesthetic and intensive care have significantly improved survival rates for children with congenital heart disease (CHD), allowing more of them to reach adulthood.

Focus 27 May 2024 | 11:00 PM

Small island holds a dark history

LOOK closely at Alderney, a tiny, idyllic island – Victorian-era fortifications dot the wind-swept coastline.

Wellness 15 Feb 2023 | 11:48 PM

Pregnancy complications might increase risk of heart disease

Research finds link between complications during pregnancy and heart disease later in life.

World 28 Sept 2023 | 04:19 PM

Japanese court orders compensation for Minamata disease sufferers

TOKYO, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Osaka District Court has ordered the central government and other parties to pay compensation to more than 120 plaintiffs.

World 29 Dec 2023 | 05:07 PM

Congo River level approaches history high in deadly rain season: DR Congo waterways authority

KINSHASA, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- The water level of the Congo River reached 5.9 meters, close to the historic high, the Waterways Authority of the Democratic Republic of the Congo said in a statement released on Friday, warning possible floods that could cause human loss and water-borne diseases.

Women's World 31 Oct 2022 | 01:00 AM

Top 10 deadliest diseases in the world – some are surprisingly preventable

The most surprising thing about this list of medical killers might be that they are, to a certain extent, preventable.

Wellness 17 Dec 2022 | 04:00 AM

Who is at risk for inflammatory bowel disease?

Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract.

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