Health

Drug hope for people with chronic cough

Millions suffering from a chronic cough could have their debilitating symptoms relieved by a new treatment, according to a study. Up to 10% of adults worldwide experience symptoms with no clear

Mental health challenges higher in young mothers: Study

Shawdesh Desk: Researchers have found that two out of three young mothers have at least one mental health issue. The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that

US researchers use AI to develop powerful new antibiotic

Shawdesh Desk: In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria. Antibiotics have been a cornerstone of modern

Stopping Pneumonia from being a major child killer stressed

Shawdesh Desk: Despite the country’s notable advancement in child mortality rate, silent killer pneumonia still haunts the people, particularly the low-income groups, with apprehensions of creating havoc in one’s family.

Coronavirus vaccine could be available ‘within months’: Oxford scientist

Shawdesh Desk: A coronavirus vaccine could be available ‘within months’, an Oxford University scientist has claimed. Professor Sarah Gilbert and colleagues at the Jenner Institute are ‘rapidly’ working out how

Eating fast food can make children fat

Shawdesh Desk: If you want your children to stay in shape, do not allow them to indulge in burgers and pizzas. Researchers have found that fast food intake can independently

Living near green spaces may delay menopause

Shawdesh Desk: Living near green spaces is linked to a number of benefits, including a lower risk of obesity. Now researchers have found that living in a greener neighbourhood is

Five major causes of kidney damage

Shawdesh Desk: There are many causes that are linked to an increased risk of kidney disease. The only way to know how well your kidneys are working is to get