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.

Global policies on access to highly hazardous pesticides — commonly ingested in acts of self-poisoning and suicide in rural Asia — should focus on national bans, rather than safe storage, according to two studies in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals.

Mrs Piara Begum (not a real name) paid a visit to me in our out patient department in the morning with a 3 days old boy in her lap.

Latest global estimates illustrate the vast impact of the two most common chronic respiratory diseases, with 3.2 million deaths from

People who choose alternative cures for common cancers are up to five times more likely to die compared to those opting for standard treatments, says the lead scientist of a new study.

Skincare can be a bit daunting with all this talk about the Korean 10-step routines, but the truth is no one ever starts with 10 steps. A good routine starts with only a handful of products and the most basic of steps until you work your way up to figuring out your skin’s individual needs. Only then do skin-specific steps like serums, ampoules, and acids come in.

The two most common chronic lung diseases claimed 3.6 million lives worldwide in 2015, a tally in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine says.

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently confirm the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or "good cholesterol" particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19 percent.

Eggs are pretty much the nature's perfect food. For centuries, eggs have been prised for their health-protective properties.

Worldwide, there are an estimated 36 million people who are blind, and this is set to grow to almost 115 million people by 2050, with

Breastfeeding is not a one-woman job. Mothers need support from their health providers, families, employers, communities, and

Almost every family in Dhaka city is attacked by chikungunya recently. It is most commonly caused by the bites of infected female

There are some mental health conditions that affect your everyday life and relationships. They are about how you think, feel, and act.

A week after doctors found the existence of a tumour in an artery of her arm, Muktamoni undergoes a “successful” operation at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).

Sleep disorders during pregnancy, notably insomnia and sleep apnea, are a risk factor for preterm births, according to a new American study published in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) held a combined event on August 10, 2017 at GP House for Batch 3's Demo Day in conjunction with the media launch for Batch 4.

Spring, a global accelerator funded by DFID, USAID, Nike Foundation, and Australian Aid, is taking applications for mid-sized, growth-

Taking a common vitamin supplement could significantly reduce the number of miscarriages and birth defects worldwide, says Australian scientists, in what they described as a major breakthrough in pregnancy research.

The growing phenomenon of loneliness, which international experts have described as a global epidemic, may be responsible for as many deaths as obesity, according to American Psychological Association in Washington.

Zhao Yuedong, a 39-year-old villager from China's Liaoning province, becomes a hero to a leukemia patient in the US city of Los Angeles when he became the first international bone marrow donor from Shenyang.