No gym membership, no problem: how videos can help you work out at home

If you don't have the money for a gym membership or your schedule doesn't suit studio classes, don't worry, the rise of online fitness videos means you can now replicate a gym workout at home, and for free.
18 July 2017, 08:13 AM

Organ transplant will require govt approval

Amputations and organ transplants cannot be done without the government’s consent in any of the hospitals in Bangladesh, says a draft law endorsed by the cabinet. However, some exceptions have been kept.
17 July 2017, 08:17 AM

Summer skincare: 4 tips for managing eczema in the sun

Summer can be a tricky time for people who suffer from eczema or "atopic dermatitis," as sunny weather can lead to major flare-ups due to sweating or photoallergic reactions.
17 July 2017, 05:48 AM

First vaccine to show protection against gonorrhoea

Exposure to the meningococcal group B vaccine during a New Zealand mass vaccination campaign was associated with a reduced
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh commits US$600M+ to family planning at summit

Recently, leaders from around the world, including Bangladesh, convened at the Family Planning Summit in London, United Kingdom, to
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Prenatal diagnosis of Thalassaemia

About a year ago a doctor couple came to my chamber with worried, anxious and frustrated mood. The lady doctor started crying.
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Impact and importance of effective communication in healthcare delivery

Patients’ perceptions of the quality of the healthcare they receive are highly dependent on the quality of their interactions with the
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM

What ageing ailments are all about?

Ageing is the process of becoming older. In humans, ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time,
15 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Teaching emotional intelligence could help children succeed

Could it be time for schools to implement programmes teaching emotional intelligence in order to boost child development?
15 July 2017, 10:02 AM

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mayor Annisul Huq apologises for remark on chikungunya

Apologising for his yesterday’s comment on chikungunya, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq says he could not express himself properly.
15 July 2017, 08:03 AM

Yoga, sports mandatory for Indian engineering college students

Students of engineering colleges and technical institutes in India will have to take part in yoga, sports or other socially relevant activities in addition to their regular academics to be awarded a degree.
15 July 2017, 06:52 AM

Not only joints, Chikungunya messes with your mind too

During the last two months, anticipations and suspense regarding the Chikungunya viral fever caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito have gone viral. Half of the Dhakaites still are in physical pain left by the virus, half are half-relieved that they have been spared so far, and half-anxious about being the next victim.
15 July 2017, 06:34 AM

Ways to maintain good eyesight

It's the age of technology and we are more than ever using our eyes to check our phones, computer screens, gaming consoles and televisions, which can lead to eye fatigue. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and more to take care of eyes, suggest experts.
13 July 2017, 16:04 PM

A wristband with user’s medical records could be a life-saver in emergencies

A wristband that can store medical records of its user can be a life-saver to the person in case of medical emergency situations.
13 July 2017, 06:01 AM

5 ways to use oils in the kitchen to improve health

While too much fat, especially of the "bad" variety, can lead to weight gain and health problems, a moderate amount of fat is essential to a healthy lifestyle.
12 July 2017, 06:36 AM

One step closer to a gonorrhoea vaccine?

A discontinued vaccine against a bacteria that causes brain inflammation also shielded people against gonorrhoea, the first drug ever to offer such protection against the sexually transmitted disease, researchers said Tuesday.
11 July 2017, 07:55 AM

Help desks at all hospitals to tackle Chikungunya

Health and Family Welfare Ministry directs all public hospitals and medical colleges across the country to open help desks to effectively tackle the already wide-spread Chikungunya menace, transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes.
10 July 2017, 15:53 PM

‘1 in 11 affected by chikungunya’ is fake news, IEDCR clarifies

The Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has objected to the news about actual numbers of chikungunya affected people in Dhaka city.
10 July 2017, 04:43 AM

A new era for WHO with 5 top priorities

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is an Ethiopian politician, academic, and public health authority who is the Director-General of the World
8 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Gonorrhoea is evolving to resist antibiotics

Gonorrhoea is becoming harder and in some cases impossible to treat with antibiotics, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a press release.
8 July 2017, 18:00 PM