Lifestyle

Lifestyle changes for a healthy monsoon

The onset of monsoons brings much relief, but with rain showers comes the risk of infections and ill-health. The risk of being exposed to multiple viruses, bacteria, parasites and other

Being happy can protect you from gastrointestinal distress

Shawdesh Desk: Researchers have found that Serotonin, a chemical known for encouraging happiness and well-being, can reduce the ability of some intestinal pathogens to cause deadly infections. The findings, publishing

Vaccine update: AstraZeneca close to “rolling out” COVID-19 vaccine

Shawdesh Desk: Many potential treatments have shown promising results in the clinical trial stage, while some are carrying on production. We recap all the recent development as the world waits

Health benefits of mango

Shawdesh Desk: We all love mangoes! But sadly there are so many misconceptions and myths around this fruit that one keeps questioning whether or not to eat them. If you

Will cooking food kill coronavirus?

Shawdesh Desk: By now, you’ve probably got your (stressful) pandemic grocery shopping routine down: You maintain social distancing, grab only what you and your family need, hit your hands with

Tobacco industry using ‘deadly’ tactics to hook kids: WHO

Tobacco companies are deliberately using “deadly” tactics to target children and get them hooked on smoking, the World Health Organization said Friday. The WHO said cigarette firms were still trying

Face masks can limit coronavirus from spreading within households

Shawdesh Desk: Face masks can help keep the coronavirus from spreading within households — but only if they go on before symptoms appear, according to a study. Masks were 79%

How can patients with asthma stay safe amid COVID-19?

Respiratory viral infections are the primary cause of asthma exacerbations. For patients at risk of asthma, or with existing asthma, viral respiratory tract infections can have a profound effect on