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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
25% of antibiotic prescriptions could be inappropriate
At least a quarter of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions filled in 2016 may have been unnecessary, researchers conclude in The BMJ.
2 February 2019, 18:00 PM
Cancer: myths and realities
The 4th of February is the World Cancer Day. The theme of this year is — I am and I will. One of the last things you want to hear your doctor say is, “You have cancer.”
2 February 2019, 18:00 PM
As we age, sexual activity still important for wellbeing
The benefits of a healthy sex life aren’t limited to young adults, according to a UK study that found intimacy and sexual activity are important for older adults’ well-being, too.
31 January 2019, 06:50 AM
E-cigarettes help more smokers quit than patches and gum, study finds
E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective at helping smokers quit as nicotine replacement treatments like patches, lozenges and gum, according to the results of a major clinical trial.
31 January 2019, 05:50 AM
People with HIV shocked by data leak in Singapore
The revelation that the personal information of 14,200 people with HIV was leaked has stunned people living with the virus in Singapore.
30 January 2019, 05:21 AM
Do women suffer more from migraines than men?
Research suggests that, in addition to some common causes of migraines, the result of fluctuating oestrogen levels can trigger migraines in women more often.
28 January 2019, 05:07 AM
Papaya leaf tea benefits
The papaya plant bears a versatile fruit that is eaten both ripe and unripe. Young papaya leaves are eaten like a vegetable in some cuisines, and papaya leaf tea has a variety of purported medicinal effects.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
High intake of dietary fibre and whole grains associated with reduced risk of NCDs
Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to 29g or more of dietary fibre a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
School performance improves when adolescents sleep longer
Adolescents often do not receive the 8 to 10 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Paediatrics due to both late
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Safe, healthy and fit in winter
It may be cold outside, but winter need not be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Many people feel tired and
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Ten threats to global health in 2019
The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Is thumb sucking a problem?
Recently I met Abid (not a real name) with his parents. He is an adorable boy of 4 years. His parents are concerned about his thumb sucking.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Combination therapy treats leishmaniasis, HIV patients
Co-infection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been observed in at least 35 countries on four continents and requires special case management.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Polypharmacy: taking care of the elderly patients
Many people consume a cocktail of drugs targeted simultaneously at several ailments. But poly pharmacy, as this phenomenon is called, invariably has an adverse effect on their health and finances.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Ageing brain and menopause
Every woman naturally experiences menopause at around 45-55 years of age. Menstruation gradually slows down, eventually stops, and they are no longer able to become pregnant. These changes occur because the ovaries stop making eggs and cease the production of oestrogen and progesterone.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Estimated worldwide lifetime stroke risk is 25% and growing
Stroke places considerable burdens of long-term disability and premature mortality on individuals, families, and society. The Global
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Seminar on Higher Study in China held at UIU
A seminar on higher study and scholarship in China was held at UIU auditorium on January 09, 2019. This joint seminar was organised in cooperation with Australian Education consultant (Aus-Ban) and United International University (UIU).
16 January 2019, 19:30 PM
100-day programme to improve health care launched
The Health and Family Welfare Ministry will begin a strong anti-corruption campaign in the health sector to improve governance in the sector, says Health Minister Zahid Maleque.
16 January 2019, 07:46 AM
Apollo organised a patient-forum for paediatric cardiology
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka recently organised a patient-forum for the paediatric cardiology department. Clinical and Interventional Paediatric Cardiologist Dr Tahera Nazrin delivered the keynote speech in the event.
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Saaol’s 10 successful years in heart treatment without operation
Saaol Heart Center, Bangladesh celebrated her 10th Birth Anniversary with a slogan of ‘Successful 10-years of Heart Treatment without
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM