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Healthcare
'Milestone' prostate cancer drug
The first drug that targets precise genetic mutations in prostate cancer has been shown to be effective in a "milestone" trial by UK scientists.
29 October 2015, 05:11 AM
Processed meats do cause cancer: WHO
Global health experts are to release guidance about the possible cancer risks of red and processed meats.
26 October 2015, 11:41 AM
Seedstars World is coming to Bangladesh
Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes, is coming to Bangladesh for the first time on November 14th.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM
VC of BRAC University invited as panelist for WMS 2015
With more than 30 speakers and 2,500 attendees, this year's WMS represents a major event in the world of marketing.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM
One in three older women suffer from Osteoporosis
Around the world, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men are at risk of an osteoporosis fracture, says the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
20 October 2015, 08:35 AM
Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk'
Having more than 11 moles on one arm indicates a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer or melanoma, research suggests.
19 October 2015, 04:44 AM
Launch of the nation's smallest and most advanced first aid kit
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka has announced the city-wide release of their first aid kit, the nation's first international standard on-the-go size
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Cure for cancer might accidentally have been found
Scientists might have accidentally made a huge step forward in the search for a cure for cancer — discovering unexpectedly that a malaria
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Down to the 'dirty' business: infants' bowel movements
A frequently expressed concern by new parents is whether their baby's bowel movements are normal: are there too many? Too little? Is this the normal color? What about the consistency? Are there differences between the stools of formula-fed and breast-fed infants?
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of cinnamon
Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice. It has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Modern science has now
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Screening and early detection to prevent cancer
Prevention is better than cure. For cancer management, prevention has a very significant role. Much before early detection of cancer,
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Antioxidants could lead to faster growth of cancer cells
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found is that antioxidants can work their magic on cancerous cells, too—turbo-charging the process by which they grow and spread.
17 October 2015, 13:00 PM
Fears grow over increased antibiotic resistance
More than 6,000 deaths a year could be caused by a 30% fall in the effectiveness of antibiotics in the US, a report in The Lancet suggests.
16 October 2015, 12:16 PM
Awareness on breastfeeding
According to World Health Organisation's (WHO) calculations, every year, the untimely death of 15 lakh children can be prevented if they are only breast fed during the first six months after birth.
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM
IEEE Pro Talks 2015: An initiative to create
IEEE Bangladesh Section held the IEEE Professional Talks (IEEE Pro Talks) on October 10, 2015 at Bangladesh University of Engineering &
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Celebrities join Dettol’s ‘Give Life a Hand’ campaign
Sharmin Nahar Lucky, Iresh Zaker, Munmun, Mithila and Kankan have joined the Dettol Bangladesh's ‘Give Life a Hand’ campaign with their picture of soap-cleaned hands and video messages on Dettol Bangladesh’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
15 October 2015, 10:39 AM
First 'in womb' stem cell trial to begin
The first clinical trial injecting foetal stem cells into babies still in the womb has been announced.
12 October 2015, 08:10 AM
Fidgeting while you work might be good for you
People who can’t resist fidgeting while they work may want to stop trying to kick the habit, because a new study suggests all that toe tapping and pencil rapping may be good for their health.
10 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Nutritional benefits of coconut water
Coconut water is a popular nutritious drink worldwide. Plenty of health ailments are treated with this natural healthy drink. Due to its nutritional properties, it is consumed by people of all ages. Coconut water contains vitamin B and C, and minerals likes iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. People consume this drink fresh or canned.
10 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Nutritional needs during pregnancy
“Of all the rights of a woman, the greatest is to be a mother”, so said the influential writer and linguist Lin Yutang. But we must not forget that every right comes with a responsibility. A pregnant woman has the charge of nurturing the baby; who is entirely dependent upon her for survival. Diet and nourishment are central and should be taken seriously throughout the pregnancy.
10 October 2015, 18:00 PM