Sciatica in winter What should you do?

Sciatica is a condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the back of your leg to your buttock and to your back, becomes irritated. The irritation may be caused by a herniated disk in your spine, an injury to the nerves, or inflammation.
17 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Children with ADHD can thrive with parent-teacher support

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder in childhood, which often continues into adulthood.
14 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi superfoods Neem

Almost all parts of the neem tree, also known as Azadirachta indica, have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional home remedies for centuries.
13 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Thankuni leaves

Thankuni leaves or Centella asiatica is one of the most-revered herbal medicines used in traditional home remedies in the subcontinent.
10 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Nigella seeds

Many of us know kalojeera or Nigella seeds from the time when our grandmother handed us a small cloth pouch filled with the black seeds to sniff -- for relief from a stuffy nose.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Know your deshi ‘superfoods’: Holy basil

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), popularly known as “tulsi”, is one of the most used medicinal herbs in Bangladesh.
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Why do we urinate more in winter?

You are warm and cosy under the blanket and suddenly you feel the need to pee, even though you emptied your bladder just a little while back.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Childhood obesity raises diabetes risk

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced by the pancreas.
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Lead poisoning Ravaging a nation

In the eighth five-year plan, the government has set a target of raising GDP. After reaching the goal by 2024, the second
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Chia seeds: What are the health benefits?

Chia seeds have become very popular of late for their nutritional properties. The widely used tiny black seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plants.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Goodbye glasses Should you consider LASIK?

LASIK eye surgery, the most commonly performed laser surgery, is usually done for better vision.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Electrolyte imbalance: What we can do

Electrolytes are existing minerals in the blood, tissues and other parts of the body.
23 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Why do we sleep more in winter?

Sleeping in feels a lot better during this cold season than it does in others. Rolling out of bed in the morning and staying awake past sundown feels harder. But is there any scientific reason behind it?
20 December 2021, 18:00 PM

What should you know about your medicines?

Knowing better about the medicines you are taking will help you reduce the risks and maximise the benefit of taking medicines. Follow these tips to maximise the benefit of your medication intake:
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Community paramedics training creating skilled workforce in rural primary healthcare

The Bangladeshi education system struggles to develop 21st century skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Why we vomit and how to manage it

Vomiting is a reflex. It is a fairly common phenomenon in children as well as in adults. But have you ever wondered what causes people to throw up?
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Obesity in children: Cause and effects

We all want children to be healthy. But sometimes, we misunderstand what constitutes as healthy and what does not.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Understanding types of hair loss

The average adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hair on the head. We lose up to 100 of them a day naturally. So, finding a few stray hairs on your hairbrush or your shoulder and back is not usually a cause for alarm.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Why vacation is needed

Everyone loves vacations. But how many of us know its positive impacts on health?
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Conjoined twins: Surgery to separate Labiba, Lamisa postponed

Doctors have postponed the surgery to separate two-year-old conjoined twins -- Labiba and Lamisa -- at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
13 December 2021, 09:36 AM