Clean water, rigorous hygiene key to coping with anti-microbial resistance

The Review on Antimicrobial Resistance has warned that more than one million people have died since mid-2014 of such infections, and that up to 10 million people may die every year from resistant infections by 2050.
28 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Thyroid health and pregnancy

Thyroid health during pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy the mother’s thyroid hormone crosses the placenta and is needed for the growth of the fetus. When the mother’s thyroid produces either too little or too much of thyroid hormone, serious side effects can occur. So, it is extremely important that during pregnancy the mother’s thyroid is working normally.
28 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Cell phone radiation increases cancers in rats

Researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that mice exposed to radiation similar to what people get from their cell phones, increases the chances of developing tumours.
28 May 2016, 08:22 AM

The bionic skin that can feel a tumour

Our skin is our largest organ — a gateway between our brain and the rest of the world. Imagine then a scene where skin could
21 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Ensureing occupational health and safety for migrant workers

In a dialogue on safe migration, the speakers urged the authorities to ensure occupational health and safety for migrant workers, says a press release.
21 May 2016, 18:00 PM

What your feet say about your health

The most common cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, inflammation where this long ligament attaches to the heel bone. The
21 May 2016, 18:00 PM

A global charter for the public’s health

“Taking action to improve the public’s health is set to move into a higher gear”, according to Dr. Mengistu Asnake, President of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). “Releasing a template for action to improve health in the modern world makes a timely contribution”, he adds.
21 May 2016, 18:00 PM

23m adolescents at risk of unintended pregnancy

Preventing unintended pregnancy is essential to improving sexual and reproductive health and social and economic well-being among adolescent women, yet a new report finds that many who want to avoid pregnancy are not receiving the services they need to protect their health and delay childbearing.
21 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Superbugs will 'kill every three seconds'

Superbugs will kill someone every three seconds by 2050 unless the world acts now, a hugely influential report says.
19 May 2016, 05:01 AM

Barisal medical interns call off strike

Interns at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital call off their indefinite strike following an assurance of fulfillment of their demand from the hospital authorities.
19 May 2016, 04:13 AM

25% of pregnancies end in abortion!

One in four pregnancies ends in an abortion each year, global estimates from the World Health Organisation and Guttmacher
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM

What causes burning feet?

Many people complain burning sensation in feet, but they hardly think that it could be a connection with complications of other
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Which one is more harmful: Mosquito or mosquito coil?

Recently a research report shows that, in most of the mosquito coils consumed in Bangladesh contain active ingredient more than acceptable standard rate.
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Hope for multidrug-resistant TB patients

Rapid diagnostic test and shorter, cheaper treatment signal new hope for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients,
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Healthiest ways to cook veggies and boost nutrition

Veggies are really good for you. And you can make them even more nutritious if you prepare them in ways that maximise their benefits.
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Scientists make 'second skin' to hide wrinkles

Scientists claim to develop an invisible elastic film that can be applied to the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and eye bags.
11 May 2016, 06:36 AM

Being overweight 'may be less unhealthy'

Being overweight may not be as unhealthy as it was 40 years ago, Danish research suggests.
11 May 2016, 05:32 AM

Transmittable diseases: Jail proposed for not undergoing test

Government approves a draft law with a provision of jail term and fine for a person who is affected with transmitted disease but does not undergo medical detection procedure.
9 May 2016, 10:07 AM

Global sleeping patterns revealed by app data

The world's sleeping patterns have been revealed by scientists analysing data collected from an app. It showed the Dutch have nearly an hour more in bed every night than people in Singapore or Japan.
8 May 2016, 03:19 AM

5 health benefits of apple cider vinegar

While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has arguably even more applications. Its wide-ranging benefits
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM