High intake of dietary fibre and whole grains associated with reduced risk of NCDs

Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to 29g or more of dietary fibre a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM

School performance improves when adolescents sleep longer

Adolescents often do not receive the 8 to 10 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Paediatrics due to both late
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Safe, healthy and fit in winter

It may be cold outside, but winter need not be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Many people feel tired and
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Ten threats to global health in 2019

The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Is thumb sucking a problem?

Recently I met Abid (not a real name) with his parents. He is an adorable boy of 4 years. His parents are concerned about his thumb sucking.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Combination therapy treats leishmaniasis, HIV patients

Co-infection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been observed in at least 35 countries on four continents and requires special case management.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Polypharmacy: taking care of the elderly patients

Many people consume a cocktail of drugs targeted simultaneously at several ailments. But poly pharmacy, as this phenomenon is called, invariably has an adverse effect on their health and finances.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Ageing brain and menopause

Every woman naturally experiences menopause at around 45-55 years of age. Menstruation gradually slows down, eventually stops, and they are no longer able to become pregnant. These changes occur because the ovaries stop making eggs and cease the production of oestrogen and progesterone.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Estimated worldwide lifetime stroke risk is 25% and growing

Stroke places considerable burdens of long-term disability and premature mortality on individuals, families, and society. The Global
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Vitamin A plus campaign likely next week

A previously postponed vitamin A capsules distribution campaign is likely to be held next week, health ministry officials said.
18 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Seminar on Higher Study in China held at UIU

A seminar on higher study and scholarship in China was held at UIU auditorium on January 09, 2019. This joint seminar was organised in cooperation with Australian Education consultant (Aus-Ban) and United International University (UIU).
16 January 2019, 19:30 PM

100-day programme to improve health care launched

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry will begin a strong anti-corruption campaign in the health sector to improve governance in the sector, says Health Minister Zahid Maleque.
16 January 2019, 07:46 AM

Health services scaled up to combat chicken pox in Cox’s Bazar

Responding to an outbreak of chicken pox in the Rohingya refugee camps, health sector partners led by the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization steps up surveillance and initiates measures to curtail further spread of the disease and prevent any complications.
15 January 2019, 07:06 AM

Role of physiotherapy for military forces

Physiotherapy has a significant role for the military populations to maintain sound health and prevent injuries associated with physical
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

The prospect of health informatics in Bangladesh

Health informatics is the discipline at the intersection of healthcare, information science and computer science. It is one of the most
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Having more than one chronic disease amplifies costs of diseases

Having two or more non-communicable diseases (multimorbidity) costs the country more than the sum of those individual diseases would cost, according to a new study published recently in PLOS Medicine by Tony Blakely from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and colleagues.
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Apollo organised a patient-forum for paediatric cardiology

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka recently organised a patient-forum for the paediatric cardiology department. Clinical and Interventional Paediatric Cardiologist Dr Tahera Nazrin delivered the keynote speech in the event.
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Saaol’s 10 successful years in heart treatment without operation

Saaol Heart Center, Bangladesh celebrated her 10th Birth Anniversary with a slogan of ‘Successful 10-years of Heart Treatment without
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM

Paris tops ranking of world's healthiest cities

Paris is named the world's healthiest city in a report that looks at everything from the number of spas and yoga studios in each city to vegan dining options and green spaces.
10 January 2019, 05:04 AM

Poor state of kidney care in South Asia for those without means: Study

People mostly the poor suffering from Kidney diseases are not getting adequate treatment facilities in the South Asian countries including Bangladesh, said an international study.
9 January 2019, 09:43 AM