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83% of cervical cancer deaths could be prevented
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer states that many more lives of cervical cancer patients could possibly be saved
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Leukemia patients stand strong
Bangladesh Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Supporting Group celebrated the World CML Day on September 22, 2016 in Dhaka
24 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Smoking leaves chemical traces on DNA: Study
Tobacco smoke leaves its mark on DNA by changing a chemical code on the DNA molecule that can sometimes change gene activity, according to a new study.
22 September 2016, 08:21 AM
Only 8 doctors for three lakh people!
Sribordi Upazila Health Complex is limping for shortage of doctors and other staff, much to the sufferings of local patients, especially the poor ones.
20 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Depression during pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes
Depression during and after pregnancy may be linked to gestational diabetes, reports Live Science quoting a new government study originally published in the journal Diabetologia.
20 September 2016, 09:32 AM
Long day time naps increase risk of developing diabetes
New research shows that daytime naps of over 1 hour or more increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 45% compared
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM
6 Iron-rich food combos — no meat required
If you have been considering cutting out or cutting back on red meat, you may be wondering if you will wind up depriving your
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Most at risk of maternal death
The poorest and most marginalised women continue to face the highest risk of death from causes related to pregnancy and
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Dealing with insect bites
Bite of many insects may endanger life but we are mostly concerned about mosquito bite, as it can transmit deadly diseases
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Fat facts to know after Eid
Too much fat in your diet, specially saturated fats, can raise your cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. Cutting
17 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks
A new Cochrane Review has found evidence from randomised trials that taking an oral vitamin D supplement in addition to
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Tips for a healthy Eid-ul-Azha
Eid-ul-Azha is an important and memorable event which Muslims of the world celebrate. It is important to remain healthy in
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Tonic Discount: Relieving medical expenses
Md Abul Hossain (not a real name) was suffering from immense physical pain for a long time. He had visited a clinic with the
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Advantages of eating oranges
There are thousands of reasons why eating an orange a day is a good idea; they are low in calories but full of nutrients, they
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Foods that cause constipation
It happens to most of us: constipation is a silent pain, and just like poop, nobody wants to talk about it. Constipation occurs
10 September 2016, 18:00 PM
'Air pollution' particles linked to Alzheimer's
Tiny metal particles from exhaust gases seem to fly up our noses and travel into our brains, where they may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, reports New Scientist.
6 September 2016, 06:43 AM
Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids
Used incorrectly, laser pointers can damage the retina of the eye and may cause some irreversible vision loss, according to researchers who treated four boys for these injuries.
4 September 2016, 05:01 AM
Complicated surgery in Apollo Hospitals Dhaka
A 35 years old gentleman, from Keraniganj, Dhaka came to Apollo Hospitals Dhaka with the diagnosis of carcinoma lower rectum
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to worse mid-life heart health
When people develop diabetes early in life they may also be more likely to experience heart problems in middle age, a study suggests.
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Int. conference on healthcare for RMG workers held in Dhaka
A conference focusing on the healthcare of the garment workers titled International conference on healthcare delivery system for
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM