Trainer of Bollywood celebritiesYasmin Karachiwala opens gym franchise in Dhaka

Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, who has trained Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, launches a gym franchise of her fitness studio "Body Image" in Dhaka.
24 September 2017, 07:00 AM

1 in 12 deaths are preventable with 30 mins physical activity

Completing 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week (150 mins a week) is associated with a reduced risk of death and
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Denmark passes the baton to Canada to host the next conference

At an event held during the 72nd annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Denmark symbolically passed the baton to Canada to
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A network of hope and strength: Living with CML

The entire Chronic Myeloid Leukemia community comes together every September 22 to raise awareness on this rare blood disease that
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A guide to eye cancers

When healthy cells in your eye change or mutate and grow too quickly in a disorganised way, they can form a mass of tissue called a
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Deep brain stimulation: A chance to thrive

Human brain is a marvel. We still have so little information about it, yet depend so much on it. Our brains are astonishingly perfect.
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Diabetes: three discoveries that may help prevent and control the disease

Looking at diet and the frequency of mealtimes, three scientific studies, have been presented at the annual congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held last week in Lisbon, Portugal may help pave the way for new therapeutic choices.
22 September 2017, 06:47 AM

How science says we can help stave off dementia

September marks World Alzheimer's Month with September 21 dedicated to World Alzheimer's Day, as charities and organizations around the world try to continue to raise awareness of the condition, which is the most common form of dementia. Here we round up some of the recent research which suggests science-backed ways to try and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease and help us all age healthier.
21 September 2017, 13:22 PM

Antidepressants should be continued for at least a year after treatment response

Patients with anxiety disorders who respond to antidepressants and then stop treatment face increased risk for relapse in the year after
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Salt intake is associated with a risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Sodium intake may be linked to an increased risk of developing both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Latest estimates for global causes of death and disease

The Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) published its latest global estimates for the state of the world’s health in The Lancet. The
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Better targeting of obesity surgery

A new method of analysing subcutaneous fat may allow doctors to better predict which patients will respond well in terms of weight loss
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Understanding Alzheimer’s disease: Tackling it effectively

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. A noticeable global rise in the number of sufferers from the disease, which does not yet have a
16 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Kohli to endorse products that he uses and believes in

Keen to be seen as a socially responsible youth icon, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has stopped endorsing soft drink maker Pepsi and fairness products because of their association with junk food and racism.
16 September 2017, 09:48 AM

Hillary Clinton demonstrates 'alternate nostril breathing' during interview

Hillary Clinton showed off just how she has been handling her loss to President Donald Trump since the 2016 election while promoting her new campaign memoir, reports the Daily Mail Online.
14 September 2017, 07:01 AM

Sri Lanka, Pakistan among Asia’s most undernourished countries

Timor Leste, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have the highest rates of undernourishment in Asia, according to the Asian Development Bank.
14 September 2017, 05:24 AM

Breastfeeding associated with reduced endometriosis risk

A longer duration of breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk for endometriosis in the mother, according to a study in The BMJ.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

3-4 servings of fruits and vegetables more realistic target for health

Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against the risk of mortality
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A Bangladeshi researcher at the forefront of fight against liver cancer

Dr Devanand Sarkar’s ground breaking research that uncovered the mechanism of development of liver cancer is now in the spotlight
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Heart attack vs. cardiac arrest: What is the difference?

Cardiac arrest, sometimes called sudden cardiac arrest, means that your heart suddenly stops beating. This cuts off blood flow to the
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM