Why managing obesity matters for kidney health
Obesity can strain the kidneys through chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, increased blood pressure, and insulin resistance.…
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Aussie judge jails 14 sect members over diabetic girl’s death
None of the defendants accepted legal counsel or entered pleas during the trial. (EPA Images pic)
SYDNEY: A judge jailed 14…
Probe doctor, warden who allowed unfit prisoners to be whipped, says NGO
Whpping is allowed for more than 50 offences in Malaysia. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: An NGO wants the authorities to…
Always saying ‘yes’ at work can become a heavy burden
Knowing how to say ‘no’ is an essential skill for regaining control of your personal organisation and avoiding…
Smoking may lead people to earn less, researchers suggest
Heavy smokers suffer the consequences of their nicotine addiction, both financially and professionally.
Although worldwide tobacco…
Biggest flu outbreak in 25 years hits Japan
Flu cases often rise in the winter but some countries have seen large jumps in infections recently. (AFP pic)
TOKYO: Japan in the…
US surgeon-general urges cancer warnings for alcohol
US surgeon-general Vivek Murthy said alcohol consumption increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer. (EPA Images pic)…
New sugar-free sweetener doesn’t cause cavities
Researchers are using methods derived from biotechnology to produce innovative, protein-based sweeteners. (Envato Elements pic)…
Refugee baby’s death shows up lack of compassion
From Hartini Zainudin
One of the most heart-wrenching and challenging moments in my professional life took place last Friday. We…
Health ministry open to using AI to detect cancer
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said a pilot project for AI tech to detect lung cancer was under way at the National Cancer…