Interrupting sitting time improves blood sugar control

A new study published in Diabetologia suggests that a ‘Sit Less’ intervention — breaking sitting with standing and light-intensity
3 December 2016

What to eat when you have a cold

Is chicken soup really a cold remedy? What about citrus? Here is what to eat and what to avoid when you are trying to beat a cold.
3 December 2016

Call for a new global initiative

As much as half or more of the 12.6 million deaths caused by environmental pollution could be prevented with smart climate
3 December 2016

Donor lungs could be kept alive for substantially longer period

The length of time donor lungs could be preserved prior to transplant could be safely extended to more than 12 hours — more
26 November 2016

Convocation of post-graduate programme on paediatric nutrition held

The convocation ceremony and workshop on Postgraduate Programme on Paediatric Nutrition (PGPN) was held at Lé Méridian in
26 November 2016

People with high BP has almost doubled worldwide

In the past 40 years, there has been a large increase in the number of people living with high blood pressure (BP) worldwide
26 November 2016

Strengthening health & family welfare centers

The Population Council, an international NGO has released new findings from its operations research study titled Strengthening
26 November 2016

Why blood sugar rises and falls

Many common foods (including some sugar-free ones) or even a bad cold can raise your blood sugar levels. Here are some
26 November 2016

Doctors remove Bangladesh girl’s 3rd leg in world’s first surgery

Surgeons at Melbourne's Monash Children’s Hospital complete a complex world-first reconstructive surgery on a two year-old Bangladeshi girl, born with a third leg.
26 November 2016

DIY: A pest free haven

Are you frustrated with the pests and bugs invading your home again and again? Do they just come back every time you thought you were done with them? Here is how you can create a pest free haven once and for all!
22 November 2016

1,800 studies later, scientists conclude homeopathy doesn’t work

A major Australian study analyzing over 1,800 papers shows that homeopathy, the alternative treatment that relies on super-diluted substances and the principle of “like cures like” is completely ineffective, according to a report on smithsonian.com.
20 November 2016

Global progress on reducing child deaths

Estimates for 2015 suggest that 5.9 million children worldwide died before reaching the age of five, including 2.7 million
19 November 2016

BSCF held dialogue on breast cancer

The Blue Sky Charitable Foundation (BSCF) recently held a dialogue with the physicians and breast cancer patients at the Dhaka
19 November 2016

Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A major threat to newborn babies

The birth of a new baby is a joyous time for most of the families. For those born prematurely, however, this period can be very
19 November 2016

Ending premature child deaths

A full-term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks, and “prematurity” describes when a baby is born earlier than 37 weeks.
19 November 2016

Thalassaemia, still a neglected disease

Thalassaemia is the most common congenital disorder in the world including Bangladesh, but one of the least known diseases
19 November 2016

WHO declares end of Zika emergency but says virus remains a threat

The World Health Organization declares that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency, but it stresses a need for a long-term effort to address the virus, which has been linked to birth defects and neurological complications.
19 November 2016

Foods that boost your mood

Feeling down? Try eating some of these foods, which are loaded with nutrients that may help you feel happier.
12 November 2016

Tobacco users to believe lung cancer warnings on packs

A powerful national mass media campaign to show the deadly harm of tobacco - and support the warning labels now on tobacco packs
12 November 2016

Raising questions about iron supplementation recommendations

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that high levels
12 November 2016