Health

Chinese company in vaccine scandal declared bankrupt

Shawdesh desk: A Chinese maker of rabies vaccine that was fined 9.1 billion yuan ($1.3 billion) in a quality scandal that set off a crackdown on the industry said Friday

Deep sleep can calm anxious brain

Shawdesh Desk: Researchers have found that the type of sleep most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement (NREM) slow-wave

Running helps lower chance of death: Aussie study

No matter how busy you are, running, even for as little as once a week or less, will make you live longer regardless of your sex, according to Australian research

Cigarettes can make your face look older

Shawdesh Desk: Smoker’s Face– a condition where smokers look older than they are, is just one of many negative effects caused by heavy tobacco usage, researchers have warned. “We searched

‘Game changing’ tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

Shawdesh Desk: A vaccine which could “revolutionise” tuberculosis treatment has been unveiled by researchers. It is hoped the vaccine will provide long-term protection against the disease, which kills 1.5 million

Obesity causes diabetes in women, kidney disease in men

Shawdesh desk: Obesity poses a higher risk of type 2 diabetes in women, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and chronic kidney disease in men, said a new study from

Taking Blood Pressure Medicine At Bed Time May Lower Risk Of Stroke, Heart Attack

Rafiq Islam, (Kansas City): A clinical trial published in the European Heart Journal revealed that taking blood pressure-lowering medications at bedtime, as opposed to first thing in the morning may

Sleep plays essential role in ensuring the brain receives necessary repairs: Study

Shawdesh Desk: It’s often said that having a sound sleep helps in rejuvenating the body. And now, a new research has put more emphasis on this subject. A team of