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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
“End demand” for sex work
Research suggests that “end demand” laws are reducing demand for HIV services, according to panellists sharing the effectiveness of “end demand” policies at a press conference that featured scientific abstracts and input from advocates.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Frozen Shoulder: symptoms you should know
Pain and stiffness can worsen over time until your shoulder feels frozen in one position. Here is how to get things moving again.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
World Hepatitis Day 2018: 10 facts about hepatitis
Saturday, July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day 2018, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of the disease and focus on how it can be treated, and eliminated.
28 July 2018, 04:38 AM
HIV infects one teenage girl every 3 minutes: UN
Every three minutes, a girl between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, says a UN report that warns of a "crisis" fuelled by gender inequality.
26 July 2018, 05:16 AM
Six new digital startup joins the Banglalink IT Incubator 2.0
The Grand Gala of Banglalink IT Incubator 2.0, a joint initiative of Banglalink and Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority (BHTPA) for fostering the growth of promising digital startups in the country held in Dhaka recently.
25 July 2018, 15:00 PM
Exercise still beneficial for the heart even in areas of high air pollution: Study
New European research finds that exercise can still help reduce the risk of a heart attack even when carried out in areas with moderate to high levels of traffic pollution.
22 July 2018, 05:58 AM
Preventing childhood obesity should include family interventions
Healthy maternal lifestyle during mid-childhood years was associated with a 75% lower risk for obesity in later childhood and adolescence.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Tips to beat the heat!
With record breaking temperatures across the country as temperatures soar, it is essential for us to know how to make the most of the long, hot summer days. Here are ways to keep your cool in the heat wave:
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Low-dose Aspirin ineffective in heavier patients?
Low-dose aspirin may not be effective in preventing cardiovascular events in people weighing 70 Kg (154 pounds) or more, a Lancet study suggests.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Strengthen efforts to immunise 5 million unvaccinated children
Lauding efforts being made by countries to save more and more lives through immunisation, including during public health emergencies,
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Back pain myths we need to get over
It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, 8 out of 10 of us will have back pain. And back pain myths are almost as common. Let us set the record straight about what you may have heard.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Smelling coffee may boost your analytical skills
Often touted for its many health benefits, new research suggests you might not even need to drink coffee to reap some of its rewards, with a US study finding that just the scent of a cup of joe could help give people a cognitive boost that improves performance on certain tasks.
21 July 2018, 06:11 AM
Australian scientists develop 'world first' melanoma blood test
Australian researchers say they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a "world first" breakthrough that could save many lives.
18 July 2018, 06:53 AM
Multivitamins don't appear to boost cardiovascular health
Taking a daily multivitamin is not associated with lower risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes, according to a meta-analysis in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
14 July 2018, 18:00 PM
#MenToo can be the cause of infertility
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany hosted its first ever “Merck Health Media Training to Break the Stigma around Infertility in Africa” at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi during July 9-10.
14 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Alcohol intake tied to elevated blood pressure
Alcohol intake appears to have detrimental effects on blood pressure, particularly among men, according to two reports in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
14 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Use of surveillance in vaccine decision-making
Pneumonia and diarrhoea are leading causes of childhood death, accounting for 24% (1.4 million) of global under-five deaths in 2015.
14 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Why the burden of illness and health costs increasing globally?
Poor quality health services are holding back progress on improving health in countries at all income levels, according to a new joint report by the OECD, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank.
14 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Late-life high blood pressure may harm the brain: Study
A new study reveals that high blood pressure late in life might harm the brain.
12 July 2018, 08:15 AM
Monsoon and Joint Pain
It is that time of the year again! Monsoon - when greenery returns to the gardens and fields, leaves begin to sprout, the peacock dances, frogs croak with abandon, and crickets shatter the night’s silence. Children wait eagerly to get a glimpse of a rainbow, and also to get a fresh 'rain bath.'
9 July 2018, 18:00 PM