Health ministry cautions 58 NIMH doctors over late attendance during minister’s visit
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5 more die of dengue, 1,324 hospitalised in 24 hours
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4 die of dengue, 1,163 hospitalised in 24 hours
31 August 2026
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3 more die of dengue, 1,097 hospitalised in 24 hours
30 August 2026
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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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Introduction of IPV in Polio endgame
There is steady progress against polio in the world in recent years. In May 2013, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) launched the Eradication &
4 July 2015
Zero weight gain Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is upon us, which means the nation has reshuffled its sleeping and eating patterns according to the ifatr and seheri timings. In this month weight gain can be easily avoided by eating the right kind of food some form of light exercise.
3 July 2015
Thinking about your ancestors can boost your mental performance
Why do people spend decades tracing their lineages?
2 July 2015
Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV
Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
1 July 2015
New Alzheimer’s treatment fully restores memory function
Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that clears the brain of neurotoxic amyloid plaques - structures responsible for memory loss and a decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients, reports sceincealert.com.
1 July 2015
11 reasons why you are not losing belly fat
Getting rid of your belly bulge is important for more than just vanity's sake and excess abdominal fat is associates with many health risks. Find the 11 reasons why your belly fat won't bulge.
1 July 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Skinny jeans given health warning
Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said.
23 June 2015
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
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
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
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