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Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC
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BMU VC calls for study on measles booster doses
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Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities
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Update / Measles shot drive begins today in Dhaka, Barisal, Mymensingh cities
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Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive
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10 more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 138
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Scuffle between DU students, doctors at DMCH; emergency services suspended
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Health
A guide to COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disorder that makes it hard to breathe. COPD tends to get worse over time,
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
How stress may increase risk of heart diseases and stroke
Heightened activity in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in stress — is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Reducing dietary risks associated with NCDs
Centre for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), a forerunner of nature conversation NGO of Bangladesh recently launched a project titled
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
What tobacco control could do to the world
Policies to control tobacco use, including tobacco tax and price increases can generate significant government revenues for health and
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Ways to help your body detox
What do the healthiest people have in common? For starters, they limit the junk that enters their body. But even if you don’t eat perfectly 24/7, you can do simple things to help the liver — your body’s natural filter — do its job. Forget "cleansing." Instead use these simple tricks to boost your natural filtration system.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Broken heart syndrome
Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition that is often brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one. The condition can also be triggered by a serious physical illness or surgery. People with broken heart syndrome may have sudden chest pain or think they are having a heart attack.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Life begins at 60, it’s the new 40
The concept of “golden years” is now changing. 50 and above are not what they used to be — they are getting even better. Now, a new research has found that life begins at 60.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Living close to major roads linked to small increase in dementia risk
Dementia is more common in people who live within 50 metres of a major road than those who live further away, according to a study
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
A quest for critical care
In a country like Bangladesh, emergency medical care or critical medical services are very scanty. There are extreme low number of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds for the entire nation. Dr Raghib Manzoor Dr Raghib Manzoor, who is mainly an anaesthesiologist, shared some insights in this regard with Star Health recently.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Cured meats linked to worsening asthma symptoms
Eating large amounts of cured meats is linked to worse symptoms among asthma sufferers, a French study finds.
3 January 2017, 04:52 AM
Int’l conference on emergency medicine in Dhaka
Bangladesh Society of Emergency Medicine organised workshop and an international conference at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer
Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare or provide support to others tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Controlling our temper
Healthy life begins with physical consciousness and calm temper, and at the heart of this dynamic is emotional maturity. Today,
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM
CPR for saving lives
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most startling discoveries of the modern science. The most scintillating success
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Healthier you in New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a bit like babies: They are fun to make but extremely difficult to maintain. It is hard to keep up the
31 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Dealing with asthma in winter
For many people, asthma attacks may happen more often in the winter. Keeping your asthma under control may take a little more effort in the cold of winter, but these strategies should get you through the season without worsened symptoms.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of apples
A collection of research studies suggests that apples may well be one of the healthiest foods for you to include in your daily diet. Let's take a look at the possible health benefits suggested by them.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Smoking and its harmful impact among students
The prevalence of smoking especially among the students of the private universities in Bangladesh is alarming. On a recent survey of students of two top ranking private universities, it was found that there is a high prevalence of smoking among students.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Ebola vaccine provides high protection against disease
An experimental Ebola vaccine was highly protective against the deadly virus in a major trial in Guinea, according to results published in The Lancet.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM
Bad habits that can hurt your brain
Sleep loss, junk food, inactivity — these things and more can take a toll on your brain health. Here are some issues to pay attention if you would like to keep your brain healthy.
24 December 2016, 18:00 PM