Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections
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Injected with 'wrong medicine': Nurse suspended after child’s death at Suhrawardy hospital
28 January 2026, 18:27 PM
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
Why you should care more about glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition that can damage your optic nerve, usually because of too much pressure in your eye. The optic nerve does an
11 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Babies have senses in the womb
We very often talk about child, teenage and adult psychology, but rarely talk or think about foetal psychology. Having a healthy child in
11 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Mental health in the workplace
Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability, with many of these people also
11 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Faecal transplantation might help IBS symptoms
Faecal microbiota transplantation may improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study in the Lancet
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Seminar and workshop on deworming
A dialogue exchange seminar and workshop on deworming to observe the national deworming week 2017 took place in Dhaka recently,
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Better access to healthcare for mothers in Nijhum Dwip
Establishing a normal delivery centre in the Nijhum Dwip island at Hatiya Upazila by the local government with the technical support from
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Key reasons why the obese do not receive adequate care
Few of the more than 90 million Americans with obesity are seeking and receiving long-term obesity care, according to new data from
4 November 2017, 18:00 PM
Infertility leads to an increased risk of mortality in women: study
Women with a history of infertility have a 10% increased risk of death compared to those without infertility problems, reports a new American study. The difficulty in conceiving is thought to expose them to significant risks of dying of breast cancer or type 2 diabetes.
3 November 2017, 05:18 AM
Heart health: How to boost potassium intake
Potassium is an essential mineral that some people tend to lack. It is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contraction (particularly the heart) and good kidney function, and plays a role in fighting high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.
2 November 2017, 05:27 AM
World Vegan Day 2017: Tips to get key nutrients with plant-based diet
Wednesday, November 1 marks World Vegan Day and kicks off World Vegan Month.
1 November 2017, 13:58 PM
Breastfeeding for 2 months cuts the risk of SIDS in half: Study
A new international study finds that breastfeeding for just two months cuts a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) almost in half.
1 November 2017, 10:49 AM
Fish, fish oil supplements can prevent childhood asthma
New research suggests that taking fish oil supplements while pregnant is one way to reduce the risk of asthma in children.
1 November 2017, 05:28 AM
‘Food and drink trends that will define 2018’
Transparency and traceability, new taste sensations and self-care are among some of the food trends predicted to make headlines in 2018, according to analysts at market research group Mintel.
31 October 2017, 04:48 AM
Emergency services resume at DMCH
Emergency medical services at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) resumes after suspension of more than three hours today.
29 October 2017, 09:11 AM
Womb stitched with fetus inside: Comilla civil surgeon summoned
The High Court summons the civil surgeon of Comilla and two others to appear before it on November 7 to explain their role regarding the incident of stitching a woman’s womb leaving a fetus inside following a surgery.
29 October 2017, 06:33 AM
Contact with dogs could protect kids against eczema and asthma
Growing up in a household with dogs may protect children against eczema and asthma, according to two studies presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston, USA, October 26-30.
29 October 2017, 05:40 AM
Pollution linked to 9 million deaths worldwide in 2015
Pollution is linked to an estimated 9 million deaths each year worldwide — equivalent to 1 in 6 (16%) of all deaths, according to a major
28 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Improving sexual and reproductive health and rights knowledge
The Population Council has conducted a unique evaluation study titled “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the HERhealth Model for
28 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Deaths declined, but still counting
In 2016, an estimated 90,000 people died from measles — an 84% drop from more than 550,000 deaths in 2000 — according to a
28 October 2017, 18:00 PM
Birth weight and growth of our babies — where are we?
Taking weight at birth is very important and it dictates the physician what measurement to be taken soon after birth to reduce the morbidity and mortality of neonate.
28 October 2017, 18:00 PM