Depression could speed up brain aging

A new UK review finds that those who have depression or anxiety could also show an increased rate of cognitive decline later in life.
25 May 2018

Nipah virus kills 10 in India

At least ten people die of a disease caused by a virus found in fruit bats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, a senior functionary of the state says.
22 May 2018

International Nurses Day 2018 observed at United Hospital

United Hospital observed International Nurses Day recently, keeping in line with the global occasion to encourage the nursing profession to maintain the spirit of serving humanity, says a press release.
19 May 2018

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorates International Nurses Day 2018

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorated International Nurses Day 2018 on May 12, 2018, says a press release. To celebrate this occasion, the hospital held day-long events along with scientific workshop.
19 May 2018

Very low-carb diet benefits patients with type 1 diabetes

A very low-carbohydrate diet might be effective in managing type 1 diabetes, suggests a small ‘Pediatrics’ study, but the findings are too preliminary to recommend a change in diabetes care.
19 May 2018

Oral antibiotics associated with increased risk for kidney stones

Use of five classes of antibiotics is associated with increased risk for nephrolithiasis (kidney stone), suggests a case-control study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
19 May 2018

Brain engineering initiative in Bangladesh

The goal of the ‘brain engineering’ initiative is a comprehensive understanding of brain structure and function through the development and use of computing tools.
19 May 2018

World Family Doctor Day: Bangladesh perspective

May 19 had been declared as the World Family Doctor Day by the World Organisation of Family Doctor (WONCA) and is recognised by
19 May 2018

Importance of fish for heart health stressed

A new scientific advisory reiterates the American Heart Association's recommendation that eating fish twice a week is good for heart health.
19 May 2018

World Hypertension Day 2018: How to prevent, control high blood pressure

May 17 marks World Hypertension Day 2018, which aims to raise awareness of hypertension, which is more commonly known as high blood pressure.
17 May 2018

Why I avoid restaurant iftar offers

Let's face it: when Ramadan rolls around, the thing we most look forward to is the food. After fasting all day, the last thing you want is an underwhelming iftar, and I believe a majority of restaurants provide just that.
16 May 2018

Cognitive behavioural therapy may benefit older patients

Psychological interventions may offer some benefit to older patients with chronic pain, according to a meta-analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine.
12 May 2018

Higher intake of legumes, oily fish tied to later menopause

Women who consume higher amounts of oily fish and fresh legumes reach menopause at a later age, according to a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
12 May 2018

Are you ready to roll back malaria?

Malaria is a preventable and treatable infectious disease. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), malaria kills more than one million people each year, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa, where malaria is the leading cause of death for children under five.
12 May 2018

A bold, new agenda for sexual & reproductive health & rights

The Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights — a collaboration of global health, development and human rights experts from around the world
12 May 2018

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka celebrates the World Hand Hygiene Day

‘World Hand Hygiene Day’ has been celebrated at Apollo Hospitals Dhaka recently, says a press release. Every year on the 5th of May,
12 May 2018

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital holds a medical seminar in Dhaka

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital (KDAH) of Mumbai, India, brought its renowned doctors to Bangladesh for the first time for a
12 May 2018

Making simple diet changes could ease symptoms of osteoarthritis

A new UK study reveals how making simple dietary changes and exercising could help to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis.
11 May 2018

Kids exposed to marijuana and tobacco smoke may be more likely to visit the ER

New US research suggests that exposing children to a combination of secondhand tobacco and marijuana smoke could increase their risk of otitis media (an infection in the middle ear that causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum) and increase the number of visits to the emergency department (ED).
9 May 2018

Face masks may not be as effective as they claim to be: Study

Despite being a common sight in polluted cities, particularly those in Asia, new research suggests that face masks designed to filter out pollution particles may not be as effective as they claim to be.
7 May 2018