4 die of dengue, 1,163 hospitalised in 24 hours
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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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Two more die of dengue, 996 get hospitalised
30 August 2026
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Eat today, protect tomorrow
30 August 2026
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Study points to the need for more effective TB screening strategies in people with HIV
30 August 2026
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The fracture forecast / AI spots risk years ahead
30 August 2026
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If Ebola crosses borders, is Bangladesh prepared?
30 August 2026
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The doctor who swallowed bacteria to prove medicine wrong
30 August 2026
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Too young for type 2? Not anymore
30 August 2026
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Major breakthrough in lab-grown human embryos
Scientists report that they have grown human embryos in the lab for nearly two weeks, an unprecedented feat that promises advances in assisted reproduction, stem-cell therapies and the basic understanding of how human beings form.
5 May 2016
Breast cancer: Scientists hail 'very significant' genetic find
Scientists say they have a near-perfect picture of the genetic events that cause breast cancer.
2 May 2016
Scientists raise fear of higher Zika risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists in Brazil say.
2 May 2016
Pain in the big toe
Gout is a notorious cause of sudden pain in the big toe joint, along with redness and swelling. Osteoarthritis is another culprit
30 April 2016
Worsening depression may predict dementia risk
Symptoms of depression that steadily increase over time in older age could indicate early signs of dementia, scientists have said.
30 April 2016
Global Fund approves strategy 2017-2022
The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria recently approved a Strategy 2017-2022 to maximise
30 April 2016
Preparation of antibiotic syrup
Now a days, use of antibiotic is very common. We very often say about the rational use of antibiotic, but we care less about
30 April 2016
All about heat stroke
If someone becomes too hot and loses water and salt from the body, leading to tiredness, weakness and muscle cramps, this
30 April 2016
Women in leadership: Inspired with Ripa Rashid
Where 49.5% of the population consists entirely of women in Bangladesh, the expected freedom and rights of women are
28 April 2016
Crafting the leaders of tomorrow
Leadership Summit 2016 organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) took place on 23rd April at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel Dhaka. Addressed to future leaders, the agenda of the event was 'realising potentials'.
28 April 2016
Bangladesh at high risk of HIV/AIDS: Experts
Although the prevalence of HIV/AIDS is low in the country, Bangladesh is still at high risk of the deadly disease spreading due to its demographic transition and easy access to drugs, say experts.
28 April 2016
Final piece of type 1 diabetes puzzle solved
Scientists finally reveal a complete picture of the areas that the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes.
24 April 2016
How your diet affects your risk of colon cancer
A new study finds that eating foods known to promote inflammation may increase the chances of colon cancer.
24 April 2016
Roundtable to observe World Autism Day
Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA) under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) organised a
23 April 2016
Call for Asbestos free South Asia
The South Asia Strategic meeting on ban of asbestos took place in Brac Inn in Dhaka yesterday. The strategic meeting brought
23 April 2016
Best poster award in APOA congress
The 19th Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association Congress was held in Melbourne, Australia recently. Numerous orthopaedic
23 April 2016
Common over-the-counter drugs can hurt your brain
From allergies to insomnia, there is a pill for just about every problem. The problem is, those pills often come with a lengthy list
23 April 2016
Preventing disease through healthy environments
The main message emerging from a new comprehensive global assessment of World Health Organization (WHO) is that
23 April 2016
MSF to increase access to more affordable vaccine
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, international medical organisation Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has
23 April 2016
Masters of Ideation 2016 wraps up
The Grand Finale of Masters of Ideation, the inter-university case solving competition organised by Young Entrepreneurs Society (NSU YES!), took place this Monday, April 18.
21 April 2016