Dr Sumaiya Khaled

Dr Sumaiya Khaled

Dr Sumaiya Khaled is a Chevening Scholar, a physician, and a public health faculty with advanced training from the UK. Her work explores health systems, innovation, and mental wellbeing, aiming to bridge the gap between research, policy, and practice in Bangladesh. E-mail: sumaiya.khaled@thedailystar.net

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Small health shifts that make a big difference

19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Good health is built through tiny choices rather than makeovers. Start by taking a “movement snack”: walk briskly, stretch or climb stairs for two minutes every half-hour.
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Smart health or smart spending?

5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Fitness watches and smart rings have become more than fashion accessories.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Tech Hump / A modern habit with lasting consequences

28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Hours spent looking down at phones, tablets and laptops may seem harmless, but they can quietly take a toll on the body.
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Are we eating plastic?

14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Microplastics are becoming an unwelcome guest at our dining tables.
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Feast smart this Qurbani Eid

24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
As smoky grills light up homes and plates overflow with festive favourites, Qurbani Eid becomes a celebration of joy, family and irresistible food.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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You don’t have PCOS, but you have PMOS

17 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Health specialists now say PMOS better explains what the condition actually involves.
17 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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The gender gap in empty nest syndrome: why mothers feel it more

3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
When children leave home, the silence they leave behind does not fall evenly on both parents. For many mothers, the shift is deeper, quieter, and far more personal.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Love, stress, and cortisol: the biological cost of narcissistic relationships

26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Love is often described as healing, yet not all relationships offer comfort.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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The dangerous escape of emotional eating

Binge eating is often dismissed as mere overindulgence but health experts warn it is a serious eating disorder linked to emotional distress and long term health risks.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Fit or just trending? The reality of gym culture among the youth

At 7 am, Arif (not a real name), a 21-year-old university student, finishes his workout and reaches for his protein shake.
12 April 2026, 06:41 AM