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Healthcare
World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM
Five minutes that could change everything!
25 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread
25 January 2026, 01:58 AM
Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore
25 January 2026, 01:54 AM
The silent health threat many people carry alone
25 January 2026, 01:49 AM
Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why does digestion often feel slower in winter?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Did You Know? / We might inhale lung-penetrating microplastics daily!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
A beginner’s guide to skincare: 4 basic steps to good skin
Skincare can be a bit daunting with all this talk about the Korean 10-step routines, but the truth is no one ever starts with 10 steps. A good routine starts with only a handful of products and the most basic of steps until you work your way up to figuring out your skin’s individual needs. Only then do skin-specific steps like serums, ampoules, and acids come in.
19 August 2017, 04:51 AM
Lung diseases caused by smoking, pollution killed 3.6 million in 2015
The two most common chronic lung diseases claimed 3.6 million lives worldwide in 2015, a tally in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine says.
17 August 2017, 05:07 AM
Almonds boost the elimination of bad cholesterol
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently confirm the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or "good cholesterol" particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19 percent.
14 August 2017, 13:49 PM
Blindness affects people with greatest burden in developing countries
Worldwide, there are an estimated 36 million people who are blind, and this is set to grow to almost 115 million people by 2050, with
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM
A smart investment
Breastfeeding is not a one-woman job. Mothers need support from their health providers, families, employers, communities, and
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Homecare for chikungunya by physiotherapy
Almost every family in Dhaka city is attacked by chikungunya recently. It is most commonly caused by the bites of infected female
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM
A guide to personality disorders
There are some mental health conditions that affect your everyday life and relationships. They are about how you think, feel, and act.
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Impressive health-benefits of egg
Eggs are pretty much the nature's perfect food. For centuries, eggs have been prised for their health-protective properties.
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM
First operation on Muktamoni 'successful'
A week after doctors found the existence of a tumour in an artery of her arm, Muktamoni undergoes a “successful” operation at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).
12 August 2017, 04:25 AM
Pregnancy: sleep disorders increase risk of premature birth
Sleep disorders during pregnancy, notably insomnia and sleep apnea, are a risk factor for preterm births, according to a new American study published in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
11 August 2017, 07:08 AM
SPRING Accelerator opens applications for mid-sized businesses to scale
Spring, a global accelerator funded by DFID, USAID, Nike Foundation, and Australian Aid, is taking applications for mid-sized, growth-
10 August 2017, 18:00 PM
GP Accelerator receives Batch 4 as Batch 3 departs
Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) held a combined event on August 10, 2017 at GP House for Batch 3's Demo Day in conjunction with the media launch for Batch 4.
10 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Australia vitamin 'breakthrough' to cut miscarriages, birth defects
Taking a common vitamin supplement could significantly reduce the number of miscarriages and birth defects worldwide, says Australian scientists, in what they described as a major breakthrough in pregnancy research.
10 August 2017, 12:26 PM
Loneliness, social isolation can impact longevity
The growing phenomenon of loneliness, which international experts have described as a global epidemic, may be responsible for as many deaths as obesity, according to American Psychological Association in Washington.
9 August 2017, 13:11 PM
Chinese villager hero to US leukemia patient
Zhao Yuedong, a 39-year-old villager from China's Liaoning province, becomes a hero to a leukemia patient in the US city of Los Angeles when he became the first international bone marrow donor from Shenyang.
9 August 2017, 05:22 AM
How to use your vacation to find inner peace with mindfulness practice
Being on vacation is a great time to get some much-needed rest and recharge the batteries. However, if you can set new healthy habits while away it can also help you maintain a feeling of relaxation even when you return to the regular routine.
6 August 2017, 14:45 PM
Career Camp 2017 a big success
IPDC presents Career Camp 2017 powered by Cooper's Bakery took place on the 5th of August 2017 at the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Centre. The event started off with a huge blast with the support of an enthusiastic crowd and exceptional speakers.
6 August 2017, 08:35 AM
Massively discounted hepatitis C drugs are not being bought
No developing countries have so far come forward to buy massively discounted hepatitis C drugs to treat their populations. The Global
5 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Urban Health Department must be strengthened
Very recently city dwellers of Dhaka were in great crisis and had to pay enough money out of their own pocket to get recovery from a
5 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Eliminate hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. The condition can be self-limiting or can progress to fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver
5 August 2017, 18:00 PM