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Healthcare
Can AI predict suicide?
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Healthcare
Health records could help spot diabetes early
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Healthcare
Meeting clean air targets could curb the diabetes burden in Bangladesh
1 February 2026, 05:01 AM
Healthcare
7,000 steps a day could be the sweet spot for better health!
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Healthcare
Silent threats before birth: Air pollution and climate risks for infants
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Healthcare
AI in colonoscopy: A helpful tool or a risk to doctors’ skills?
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Healthcare
3,200 doctors to join field services in 10 days
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Hospitals
Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections
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Bangladesh
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Healthcare
Music 'reduces pain and anxiety' for surgery patients
Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.
16 August 2015, 08:21 AM
Eye movements 'change scenes' during dreams
For the first time, scientists record from individual brain cells during the dreaming phase of sleep.
16 August 2015, 08:16 AM
Knowing prediabetes status helps to curb future diabetes risk
Patients with fasting blood sugar level at 100-125 mg/dl are considered as pre-diabetic. A recent study found that patients with
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
An unpredictable medical threat
Influenza is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection usually lasts for about a
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Gel eases inflammatory bowel problems
A gel that sticks to affected tissue and delivers medicine gradually over time could help treat some inflammatory bowel problems,
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Bariatric surgery: How it benefits you
In recent years, there is an alarming rise in the incidence of obesity and diabetes in Bangladesh, especially in the urban area. If it
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Medical cannabis under spotlight!
Across the globe, cannabis (ganja) is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can be
15 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Low-fat diets 'better than cutting carbs' for weight loss
A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.
14 August 2015, 11:17 AM
Launching of Smart Check – Reference and Background Screening
Grow n excel, HR and management consultants, has taken yet another initiative to assist corporates in the hiring process. It announced
13 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Revolutionising colon cancer treatment
Colorectal cancer or colon cancer, which occurs in the colon or rectum, is the third most common cancer behind only lung and prostate cancers in men and lung and breast cancers in women, and the second leading cause of cancer death.
10 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Pancreatic cancer urine test ‘hope’
A simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists. They found a
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
De-stressing with yoga
Yoga releases tension in muscles through stretching: Yoga uses techniques to lengthen, stretch and relax muscles while
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Elimination of HIV and syphilis in Cuba
Cuba became the first country in the world to receive validation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it has eliminated mother-
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
How much do you know about hydration?
There's no evidence to back that up. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men get about 125 ounces of water daily and that
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Diabetes and hot weather - staying safe in the heat
Whether you are going on holiday or simply spending some time outdoors in the heat, high temperatures and the close humidity do
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Easy breastfeeding techniques for new mothers
At the core of the unique bond between mother and child remains the intimate touch when the mother takes to her bosom the newborn for breastfeeding.
7 August 2015, 05:16 AM
Teaching Business Ethics with Comics
ULAB School of Business conducted a seminar and workshop on Business Ethics which was the first of its kind in Bangladesh on 27th
6 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Explore the benefits of breastfeeding
The scales have been tipped in favour of breastfeeding for a long time. Needless to say the associated benefits have been explored as well.
5 August 2015, 15:05 PM
Great leaps forward in ice cream history
It's one of the most complex food products you'll ever consume: a thermodynamic miracle that contains all three states of matter — solid, liquid, and gas — at the same time. And yet no birthday party, beach trip, or Fourth of July celebration is complete without a scoop or two.
4 August 2015, 05:38 AM
Latest in knee surgery
Pinu Haq has led a healthy, productive life. Having retired ten years ago as a communications consultant, she now leads a simpler life, spending time with family and her grandchildren.
3 August 2015, 18:00 PM