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Stand up for your health: why sitting less matters
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Smart health or smart spending?
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Pregnancy after 35: balancing choice, hope and reality
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The Bangladeshi professor who changed newborn care worldwide
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Perimenopause: the life stage nobody talks about
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Cycling to work can reduce stress, get your day off to a better start
New Canadian research has found that cycling to work can help get your day off to a better start, reducing stress and even boosting work performance.
24 June 2017, 08:10 AM
Brisk walk may slow down progression of Alzheimer’s
Taking a brisk walk or engaging in other moderate-intensity physical activities helps slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, says a study.
23 June 2017, 13:38 PM
Holidaymakers urged to be more conscious about chikungunya
Health experts urge the homebound people, who are leaving Dhaka for celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, to keep clean their houses and remove all potential stagnant water sources to prevent the outbreak of chikungunya disease.
22 June 2017, 16:09 PM
Modi braves rain for Yoga Day
Notwithstanding drizzle for about 20 minutes, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs yoga in Lucknow, capital city of India’s largest state Uttar Pradesh, joining celebrations of International Yoga Day.
21 June 2017, 07:28 AM
Global accolade for a Bangladeshi microbiologist
Each year American Society for Microbiology (ASM) recognises some renowned scientists for their outstanding contribution in
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Tresiba® demonstrated no increased risk of major cardiovascular events
Tresiba® demonstrated no increased risk of major cardiovascular (CV) events and significant reduction in rates of severe hypoglycaemia
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Women Deliver 2019 Global Conference to be held in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada is proud to have been chosen as the host country for the global Women Deliver
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
The risk of long-term daily aspirin use in adults aged 75 or over
In people aged 75 or over, long-term daily aspirin use is linked to a higher than expected risk of disabling or fatal bleeding, according to
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Diabetes and Ramadan
Fasting is commonly associated with the month of Ramadan. Billions of Muslims around the world get engaged in this declaration of
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
‘Awareness can prevent chikungunya’
Chikungunya can be prevented if people are more aware and keep their surroundings clean, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim says.
17 June 2017, 07:54 AM
Mother's obesity boosts risk for major birth defects
Children of obese women are more likely to be afflicted by major birth defects, including malformations of the heart and genitals, according to a study.
17 June 2017, 05:57 AM
Looking to lose weight? Try a vegetarian regime suggests new study
A new US study has found that going vegetarian can be more effective for weight loss than following a conventional low-calorie diet.
14 June 2017, 10:21 AM
Bangladesh ranks lowest in obesity rates: Study
Whilst one-third of the world's population is now carrying excess weight, Bangladesh and another South Asian country, Vietnam, have the lowest obesity rates at 1%.
14 June 2017, 06:41 AM
Do we get more generous as we age?
A new study suggests that we become more generous towards strangers as we get older, even if our generosity is unlikely to be reciprocated.
14 June 2017, 05:57 AM
Anti-diabetes drug also 'lessens kidney, heart disease' risk
An anti-diabetic drug that lowers blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes sufferers also significantly cuts the risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease, according to a study.
13 June 2017, 10:32 AM
Belly fat in women: Increasing the risk of heart disease
An expanding waistline is sometimes considered the price of getting older. For women, this can be especially true after menopause,
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Low back pain and neural mobilisation physiotherapy
Mr. Hossain (not real name), a 34 years old gentleman, works in an insurance company for the last 5 years. Suddenly a year ago he
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM
WhatsApp enables monitoring of attacks on healthcare workers in Syria
The messaging service WhatsApp is being used in Syria to help monitor and collect data on attacks on health care workers and facilities, providing robust data in support of advocacy and accountability efforts.
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Something in your eye? Here is what you need to do
When a foreign object enters your eye, you will know right away. Whether it is an eyelash, dust particle, or tiny piece of sand, chances are
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM
The ultimate health care regimen
The word probiotics means promoting life. Bodies are full of bacteria, both good and bad. Good, friendly and helpful live bacteria are
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM