Taking iron every other day linked to better absorption in women

Taking iron supplements every other day instead of daily is associated with increased iron absorption in women with low iron levels,
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka observed World Spine Day

Every year on October 16, people from around the world join together to observe World Spine Day to raise awareness about spinal
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Cancer medical mission 2017 initiated at NICRH

Cancer medical mission 2017, a week long programme, was initiated jointly by the Partners for World Health and Rotary club of Dhaka
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Ways to get brighter, whiter teeth

Have your pearly whites lost their luster because of dingy gray or yellow stains? Stained teeth can occur as we age, but some common
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM

UNESCO awards Bangladeshi microbiologist

Professor Dr Samir Saha, an eminent microbiologist of Bangladesh has been announced for UNESCO Carlos J. Finlay Prize in Microbiology
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Osteoporosis: a silent killer

World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20 each year dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and
21 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Cardiogram now available on Android Wear

Heart health app Cardiogram announces that it is now available on Android Wear, enabling Android users to benefit from using the popular app, which has previously been available on wearables such as the Apple Watch and Garmin devices.
21 October 2017, 07:03 AM

Top tips to stay healthy this fall

Heading into fall also signals the start of flu season, as the temperature drops and we spend more time wrapped up indoors. To help protect yourself from any bugs being passed around at work or picked up at school, follow these simple tips for a healthier season for all the family.
18 October 2017, 12:46 PM

After yoga, meditation breaks into the mainstream

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17 October 2017, 05:36 AM

New research finds living near a forest is good for your brain

New European research suggests that living near nature can has a positive effect on the brains of city dwellers and especially on the amygdala, a part of the brain important for processing stress.
17 October 2017, 05:21 AM

Blue light: Screen protection strategies

Given the number of hours users currently spends looking at screens -- five hours per day on average -- solutions offering protection from the harmful effects of blue light (sleep disturbances, myopia, hyperactivity in children) are increasing in the consumer market.
15 October 2017, 04:47 AM

Noontime light for bipolar depression

Because medications for bipolar depression are often ineffective and frequently produce adverse effects, nonpharmacological approaches
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

National Youth Conference on Family Planning unveiled

The Bangladesh 2nd National Youth Conference on Family Planning took place in Dhaka recently. The event was organised by
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

CSF Global and CPA celebrates World Cerebral Palsy Day

To celebrate the World Cerebral Palsy Day, CSF Global and Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), Australia jointly organised a photography
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Typhoid vaccine proves highly immunogenic, and could halve infection rate

A new typhoid vaccine has proven safe, highly immunogenic and could prevent more than half of typhoid infections according to a new study published in
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Lack of palliative care kills more than 25.5 million people annually

Worldwide, more than 25.5 million people a year die with serious physical and psychological suffering as a result of disease, injury or illness according to a
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

World Obesity Day 2017: How can we tackle obesity?

World Obesity Day was launched in 2015 to stimulate and support practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and to reverse
14 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Obesity ticks upward in US: government data

The rate of obesity in the United States has reached a new high, at 39.6 percent of adults, according to US government data.
13 October 2017, 06:40 AM

A diet rich in omega-6 could lower risk of diabetes: study

A new large-scale international study suggests that a diet rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats could significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
13 October 2017, 05:23 AM

How to look after your mental health naturally

Here we round some tips on how we can all take steps each day to boost our mood and look after ourselves mentally.
12 October 2017, 11:16 AM