JCI Dhaka Central organised an art exhibition by gifted children

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka Central, a regional chapter of JCI Bangladesh, organised an art exhibition titled ‘Haatchani’ in
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM

How important is the time of having meals?

For a long time, some experts consider that timing of meals is as important as what we eat. Interestingly, more new results are coming as new researches are emerging. Well, late-night eaters would not like the answer as late-night eating really affects our body. But how bad is it?
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Digital rectal exams for routine prostate screening discouraged

Digital rectal examination (DRE) for prostate cancer screening in primary care should be discouraged given "the lack of evidence supporting its use", according to a meta-analysis.
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Shortage of pathologists inhibits progress on UHC

Pathology is the cornerstone of modern medicine, ensuring that patients are correctly diagnosed and given an appropriate treatment.
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Small acts cut big fat

People become robotic in day to day life as they concentrate more on work and success. A typical day of modern people starts with a very busy schedule which ends up with immense stress before going to bed.
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM

World Sleep Day, March 16: Here's why you should get enough sleep

Friday, March 16, World Sleep Day is a little reminder to us all to try to get some much-needed shut-eye. Here we round up some recent studies which show how important sleep is for good health.
15 March 2018, 04:40 AM

Menopausal hormone therapy could be good for heart: Study

After previous studies have failed to provide a clear answer on the effect of menopausal hormone therapy on heart health, a new UK study has found that the therapy could have a positive effect, potentially lowering the risk of heart failure.
11 March 2018, 05:34 AM

World Dentist’s Day observed to thank dentists for taking care of the nation's oral health

World Dentist’s Day was observed in Dhaka recently by the Bangladesh Dental Society and Unilever Bangladesh's oral care brand Pepsodent with a view to celebrate the dentists and thank them for taking care of the nation's oral health.
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM

World Kidney Day 2018 observed at Asgar Ali Hospital

Asgar Ali Hospital celebrated this year’s ‘World Kidney Day’ with the slogan of “Kidney and Women’s Health: Include, Value, Empower” in collaboration with ACI Biotech Limited with a rally in the capital.
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka observed World Kidney Day 2018

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka and Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited have jointly observed the World Kidney Day 2018 in Dhaka recently. A rally and a mini Marathon took place at the Bashundhara Residential Area to aware the general people about kidney health.
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM

New guidelines for managing depressed young in primary care

Guidelines for Adolescent Depression in Primary Care (GLAD-PC) include new guidance for primary care clinicians to aid in diagnosing and managing depression in children and adolescents aged 10 to 21.
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Health benefits of exquisite tea

Tea is not only tea; it is a cup of positivity. Someone said, "A cup of tea is an excuse to share great thoughts with great minds". I would like to dedicate my article for all true tea lovers. Pick one or more that is best suited to your entire health.
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Women are more likely to donate a kidney

This year’s World Kidney Day, on the same day as International Women’s Day (Thursday 8 March) highlighted how women are more likely to donate kidneys than men, and also more likely to suffer from the most serious stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD), mainly because they tend to live longer than men with serious CKD and take longer to reach a critical stage requiring transplantation.
10 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy could change children's brain structure

A new European research finds that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy could affect the cognitive function of children, by changing the structure of the brain.
10 March 2018, 08:02 AM

CareersHub launches 'Abroad Unified Pathway Program (AUPP)' for Bangladeshi Students.

Recently CareersHub organised the “AUPP Launching Ceremony” at the Bangladesh Institute of International Higher Studies located at the Prasad Trade Centre in Banani, Dhaka. AUPP will provide Bangladeshi students the opportunity to pursue quality Australian undergraduate educational programs and significantly reduce the amount of time and money required.
5 March 2018, 15:56 PM

The largest and most diverse class of young leaders announced

Women Deliver — a leading global advocacy organisation for gender equality and the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women —
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Campaign rebuilds confidence in HPV vaccination

When Eigil Rosegar Poulsen first heard about the controversy over the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination in Denmark, he became quite upset. Still, the debate sparked a desire to share his story.
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Study offers more support for blood pressure self-monitoring

Self-monitoring of blood pressure (BP), with or without telemonitoring, can lead to significant reductions in systolic BP, finds a Lancet study.
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Thalassaemia in Bangladesh: Prevention strategy

Thalassaemia is the most common congenital disorder in Bangladesh. It is estimated that nearly 14,000 thalassaemic children are born every year here.
3 March 2018, 18:00 PM

Regular walking could protect post-menopausal women from heart failure

Walking can be an effective and accessible way for post-menopausal women to improve their heart health according to new US research, which finds that walking for at least 40 minutes several times per week could reduce the risk of heart failure.
3 March 2018, 06:46 AM