![Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51647996604_TBVIRUSOUTBREAK.jpg)
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including with significant drops in IQ scores
In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes, sleep problems.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Dr Nisha on a mission to encourage use of environmentally-friendly sanitary pads Dr Nisha on a mission to encourage use of environmentally-friendly sanitary pads](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51599405187_DRNISHATHAYANATHAN.jpg)
Dr Nisha on a mission to encourage use of environmentally-friendly sanitary pads
The disposal of non-organic menstrual pads or sanitary napkins used for menses has a massive long term impact on the environment.
Tue Nov 02 2021
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: BNM says waiving interest loans will have significant long-term impact, Sydney readies for more military support [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: BNM says waiving interest loans will have significant long-term impact, Sydney readies for more military support](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: BNM says waiving interest loans will have significant long-term impact, Sydney readies for more military support
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Fri Aug 13 2021
![In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks? In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584773110_TBcoronavirus.jpg)
In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?
The long-term impact for the virus' survival, and whether a limit on the number of mutations makes it less dangerous, remains to be seen.
Wed Mar 31 2021
![MOH provides information to avoid stigma against COVID-19 patients, former patients - Adham Baba MOH provides information to avoid stigma against COVID-19 patients, former patients - Adham Baba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71605155953_950x600.jpg)
MOH provides information to avoid stigma against COVID-19 patients, former patients - Adham Baba
The long-term impacts on individuals experiencing the effects of stigma could lead to various mental health, thus affecting their life.
Thu Nov 12 2020
![Continue Bumiputera agenda to ensure prosperity is shared fairly - MTEM Continue Bumiputera agenda to ensure prosperity is shared fairly - MTEM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/41510899182_mtem.jpg)
Continue Bumiputera agenda to ensure prosperity is shared fairly - MTEM
Strategic economic development efforts should be intensified to create long-term impact, besides short-term impact programmes, to improve the economic standing of the Malays and Bumiputeras.
Wed Jun 24 2020
![ESSCOM to study short, long term impact of withdrawing curfew - Ahmad Zahid ESSCOM to study short, long term impact of withdrawing curfew - Ahmad Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/71365829515_295x200.jpg)
ESSCOM to study short, long term impact of withdrawing curfew - Ahmad Zahid
ESSCom will study the short and long term impact of completely withdrawing the curfew at the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).
Sun Aug 24 2014