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Healthcare
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
Sleep deprivation is killing you
New research has found that sleep deprivation is causing Non communicable disease (NCD) in Bangladesh. This effect is triggered by
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Fathers' depression tied to increased depression risk in teenage children
Children with depressed fathers are at increased risk for developing depression themselves when they reach adolescence, according to a
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Physiotherapy in ICU
Nowadays physiotherapists are an integral part of a multidisciplinary team in most of the intensive care units (ICU) in Bangladesh.
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Things that can cause bad breath
Many of us are embarrassed with the bad breath produced in our mouth. It might not be what you ate. Get the lowdown on
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Live head transplant ‘never’ allowed in China
A former vice-minister of health in China dismissed the possibility of clinical trials involving a human head transplant, adding that an experiment done in China had severely violated ethical rules.
25 November 2017, 04:51 AM
Even low levels of physical activity can reduce cardiovascular risk in seniors
New European research finds that when it comes to exercising in our senior years, something is better than nothing for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
24 November 2017, 04:56 AM
Disordered eating can have long-term negative health effects: Study
A new European study finds that disordered eating can have a long-term negative effect on health, such as higher body weight and lower psychological well-being, leading to researchers to emphasize the need for earlier recognition and treatment in order to avoid these negative consequences later in life.
23 November 2017, 07:24 AM
How to keep blood sugar levels normal and stable
Diabetic patients will be relieved to know that they need not totally remove their favourite foods from their to-eat list.
There are a few ways to achieve normal and stable blood sugar levels. Dietitian Poh Kai Ling explains how.
22 November 2017, 05:07 AM
Flu vaccine can prevent hospitalization in children: Study
New Canadian research finds that children who have been vaccinated against influenza, also known as flu, are significantly less likely to end up in hospital because of the virus.
21 November 2017, 07:46 AM
Praava Health partnered with Joslin Diabetes Centre
Praava Health announces a new partnership with USA-based Joslin Diabetes Centre to connect patients in Bangladesh with world class
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Prottoy launched anti-drug awareness campaign
Recently a press conference was held at the premises of Prottoy Medical Clinic Ltd. to launch a nationwide anti-drug awareness campaign
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Hypertension redefined 130 systolic or above
New guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (AHA), among others, define substantially more
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Workplace bullying and violence are risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Workplace bullying and violence may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, for both men and women, according to new research published
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Toddler from Dhaka got successful liver transplant
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital provided a new lease of life to a 2 year 11 month old toddler from Dhaka, Bangladesh who developed
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM
New global commitment to end tuberculosis
Recently, 75 ministers agreed to take urgent action to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. The announcement came at the first World
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Pregnancy-related conditions can increase health risks for mum, dad: Study
New Canadian research has found that women who have diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing both of the conditions and heart disease years later, and that partners are also at an increased risk.
15 November 2017, 09:47 AM
Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk
People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, says the largest study of its kind. .
15 November 2017, 04:59 AM
Women less likely to get CPR from bystanders: Study
Women are less likely than men to get Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman’s chest might be one reason.
13 November 2017, 06:21 AM
Miracle cure costs less than a budget airline flight
The revolution in generic drugs means that a 12-week course of drugs to cure hepatitis C can be manufactured for just US$50 – as low
11 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Small steps towards a frog leap
Future medicine will be banking on prevention. The best prevention is vaccination. Though some simple prevention at home vis-a-vis
11 November 2017, 18:00 PM