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World Health Day 2026 / Together for health. Stand with science.
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Beyond the classroom door Ensuring inclusion for Autistic students
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World Autism Awareness Day 2026 / Bridging the gap in Autism care
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Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them
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Flow Fest redefines
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Power without conscience
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Committee formed to address health workers’ demands following emergency meeting
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Healthcare
Sugary drinks kill 184,000 people every year
Sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in the United States, according to a new study reports LiveScience.
30 June 2015, 08:48 AM
Iftar at Dhaba
When Dhaba first arrived on the scene, it blew us away with its mouth-watering innovative and, above all, affordable cuisines.
29 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Freeze sperm at 18, bioethicist urges men
The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen for use in later life because of the risks attached with being an older father, a UK bioethicist has argued.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Head neck cancer in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is advancing fast in the horizon of head, neck and thyroid diseases. Cancer specialties of these regions are becoming much more important as head, neck and
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Risk communication
Risk communication is an integral part of any public health emergency response. In epidemics and pandemics, in humanitarian crises and natural disasters, risk communication
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Prevent hepatitis: Act now
Viral hepatitis – a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E – affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic liver disease and killing close to 1.5 million people every year, mostly from hepatitis B and C. These infections can be prevented, but most people don't know how.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Mushroom used in Chinese medicine slows weight gain
A mushroom used for centuries in Chinese medicine reduces weight gain in animals, say researchers in Taiwan.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Freeze sperm at 18, bioethicist urges men
The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen for use in later life because of the risks attached with being an older father, a UK bioethicist argues.
25 June 2015, 05:08 AM
Best food practices in Ramadan (video)
Ramadan is upon us and Muslims all around the world have embarked in a month of fasting and abstinence. The Daily Star suggests some healthy practices to keep you fit and healthy this Ramadan.
24 June 2015, 09:28 AM
Skinny jeans given health warning
Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said.
23 June 2015, 10:44 AM
Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report
People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.
23 June 2015, 07:33 AM
Watch out for electrolyte imbalance
In Ramadan, the body uses more energy as one carries on with his or her daily activities along with fasting. As a result, higher levels of perspiration and dehydration can cause electrolyte imbalance.
21 June 2015, 06:51 AM
Revisiting the benefits of yoga
It has been decided by the United Nations to observe June 21 as International Day of Yoga with record number of countries including Bangladesh supporting the proposal initiated by the Indian Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi.
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Get more girls in the game!
Against the backdrop of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a coalition of leading athletes and advocates called on policy makers and sporting organisations worldwide to increase
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Are you aware of MERS?
Are you going for Hajj this year? Then you should be careful. Please go through the following preventive measure which can protect you from being the fatal outcome.
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of fish oil
Fish oil contains EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid); both are omega-3 fatty acids. These long-chained fatty acids have been shown to have many
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Cervical cancer not just a young woman's disease
There is a perception that cervical cancer is a young woman's disease, but half of deaths occur in women over 65, a British Medical Journal report says.
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Pregnant women can also fast if follow stricter routine
Pregnant women in the holy month of Ramadan face a dilemma whether they can fast without any implications.
20 June 2015, 07:31 AM
Robi trusts young talent to deliver future growth
In line with parent company Axiata Group, Robi Axiata Limited operates with the goal of Advancing Asia by piecing together the best
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM
HR Week-2015 ends at SEU
Closing of HR Week-2015 and awards ceremony of the Inter-University HR Competition organised by the School of Business Studies of
18 June 2015, 18:00 PM