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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
Healthy lifestyle can prevent kidney disease: experts
Unhealthy lifestyle leads to increase in kidney ailment as Bangladesh is hugely suffering from the disease due to rapidly changed food habit and way of life, health experts say.
9 March 2017, 13:22 PM
CSOs revitalised in Dhaka on immunisation
The Gavi CSO constituency arranged a collaborative meeting of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Asia Pacific Region recently
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of ridge gourd
Ridge gourd or sponge gourd is popularly known as ‘Jhinga’ in Bangladesh. Biologically ridge gourd is referred to as Luffa acutangula.
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Secrets of anti-ageing
If you are new to the world of age reversal, you may wonder why your skin would need one. That means it is time to start your daily
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM
E-health records: A way for better health outcomes
Health Policy 2011 emphasised to establish a computer based “Integrated Management Information System” which helps to implement
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Exercise may cancel out heart risks if you are overweight & middle-age
Exercise may cancel out the heart risks of being overweight or obese if you are middle-age, a new observational study in the Netherlands
4 March 2017, 18:00 PM
Virtual reality hopes to treat mental health problems
Virtual reality headsets are often associated with video games and fun, but companies are also working to use them for mental health therapies, to treat phobias, anxiety or addictions.
4 March 2017, 06:12 AM
New ‘brain training’ era for mental illnesses
Recent research into the brain is gaining attention, showing that preferences for facial features can be unconsciously changed by manipulating brain activity.
4 March 2017, 04:55 AM
H7N9 bird flu virus might become drug-resistant: Experts
The new strain of H7N9 bird flu virus confirmed earlier this month could become drug-resistant, experts say, while a leading specialist in respiratory diseases warns that it might be resistant already.
27 February 2017, 10:33 AM
Modern contraceptive options in Bangladesh
While the fertility rate in Bangladesh is slowly declining, overpopulation remains a national concern. Access to effective contraceptives
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Imperatives for ensuring immunisation: a CSO perspective
The important role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting routine immunisation services, creating demand for
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health
Experiencing severe deprivation and neglect in childhood can have a lasting psychological impact into early adulthood, according to a
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
SMO services launched in Dhaka
GD Assist Limited, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance launched Second Medical Opinion (SMO) Services in association with Assist
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
EMI pay service introduced at the United Hospital
United Hospital Ltd. signed an agreement with Southeast Bank Ltd. recently which facilitates the credit cardholders of Southeast Bank
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Why eat beets?
Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week enjoying not
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
10 common foods to fight hypertension
You can fight hypertension easily by certain dietary practices. Take a look at some simple foods that can keep a shooting blood pressure at bay.
23 February 2017, 16:00 PM
Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’
AFC Health Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Khulna and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Khulna jointly organised a scientific seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’ in Khulna Club recently.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Improving health and nutritional status of the urban extreme poor
Concern Worldwide signed a partnership grant contract with its consortium partner BRAC for implementation of a project “Improving Health and Nutrition status of Urban Extreme Poor in Bangladesh through sustainable health service provision” recently, says a press release.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Blood donors honoured by Quantum Foundation
Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press Club auditorium, says a press release.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Increased risk of poor outcomes for babies born to mothers with GDM
A new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, when compared to non-diabetic mothers, according to The Lancet.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM