3 more die of dengue, 1,097 hospitalised in 24 hours
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Measles death toll rises to 963
30 August 2026
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Healthcare
Two more die of dengue, 996 get hospitalised
30 August 2026
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Healthcare
Eat today, protect tomorrow
30 August 2026
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Health
Study points to the need for more effective TB screening strategies in people with HIV
30 August 2026
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Health
The fracture forecast / AI spots risk years ahead
30 August 2026
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Health
If Ebola crosses borders, is Bangladesh prepared?
30 August 2026
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Health
The doctor who swallowed bacteria to prove medicine wrong
30 August 2026
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Health
Too young for type 2? Not anymore
30 August 2026
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Health
Health minister orders transfer of pharmacist absent from duty in Habiganj
29 August 2026
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Healthcare
Kohli to endorse products that he uses and believes in
Keen to be seen as a socially responsible youth icon, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has stopped endorsing soft drink maker Pepsi and fairness products because of their association with junk food and racism.
16 September 2017
Hillary Clinton demonstrates 'alternate nostril breathing' during interview
Hillary Clinton showed off just how she has been handling her loss to President Donald Trump since the 2016 election while promoting her new campaign memoir, reports the Daily Mail Online.
14 September 2017
Sri Lanka, Pakistan among Asia’s most undernourished countries
Timor Leste, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have the highest rates of undernourishment in Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank.
14 September 2017
Breastfeeding associated with reduced endometriosis risk
A longer duration of breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk for endometriosis in the mother, according to a study in The BMJ.
9 September 2017
3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables more realistic target for health
Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against the risk of mortality
9 September 2017
A Bangladeshi researcher at the forefront of fight against liver cancer
Dr Devanand Sarkar’s ground breaking research that uncovered the mechanism of development of liver cancer is now in the spotlight
9 September 2017
Heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: What is the difference?
Cardiac arrest, sometimes called sudden cardiac arrest, means that your heart suddenly stops beating. This cuts off blood flow to the
9 September 2017
Headaches: When to worry
Everybody has experienced some sort of headache during their daily life, sometimes it has just nagging discomfort but it may be so severe that it could disrupt your daily activities or make you home bound, not getting any interest in anything.
9 September 2017
New research confirms exercise during pregnancy can be both safe, beneficial
A new Spanish study is encouraging women to exercise during pregnancy, after finding that working out can have clear advantages for both mother and baby.
6 September 2017
Is a modern lifestyle giving you aches and pains? 5 expert tips for healthier pain management
A new nationwide survey commissioned by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in conjunction with September's Pain Awareness Month has found that millennials' love of technology and fitness is causing many to suffer from aches and pains such as eye strain, neck aches, hand or finger pain, wrist or arm pain, migraines and sports injuries.
2 September 2017
Ashoka Bangladesh's Youth Venture programme
Ashoka Innovators for the Public Youth Venture recently selected its cohort of young social innovators between the ages of 12-20 from across Bangladesh as role models for youth.
31 August 2017
Indonesians top smokers in world
Male smoking rate is high in Asian countries, with Indonesian men ranked the world’s top smokers as 76% of them smoke.
30 August 2017
Secret to longevity lies in healing body, says Singaporean doctor
The secret to longevity lies in healing the body, says a Singaporean doctor.
28 August 2017
Late stage cancer remission technology
Praava Health, a health startup focusing on patient-centric care, organised a seminar yesterday on the breakthrough CAR T Cell
26 August 2017
Screening reduces mortality for detectable type 2 diabetics
Studies published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) show that screening for type 2
26 August 2017
Prolonged disability due to post chikungunya arthritis
Chikungunya is a viral disease that spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes. It is a debilitating but usually non fatal disease. The
26 August 2017
Cancer-fighting super foods
All the studies on cancer and nutrition point to eating plant-based foods for their phytonutrients and other special compounds. Aim
26 August 2017
Men may have a biological clock too
While scientists and doctors have long known that a woman's chances of having a child drop the older she gets, a new study suggests
26 August 2017
Smoker at 17, cancer patient at 24
Muhammad Faid started smoking at age 17 and smoked five sticks a day with his friends. He is now 24 and is one of the youngest patients in Malaysia to have been diagnosed with oral cancer.
21 August 2017
Black salt and its health hazard
Black salt is a type of rock salt, a salty and pungent-smelling condiment used in the South Asia. It is also known as Himalayan black salt. Popularly known in Bangladesh as bit laban, it is a food additive for incrementing the taste of food. But it is not safe for health.
19 August 2017