New ‘brain training’ era for mental illnesses

Recent research into the brain is gaining attention, showing that preferences for facial features can be unconsciously changed by manipulating brain activity.
4 March 2017

H7N9 bird flu virus might become drug-resistant: Experts

The new strain of H7N9 bird flu virus confirmed earlier this month could become drug-resistant, experts say, while a leading specialist in respiratory diseases warns that it might be resistant already.
27 February 2017

Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health

Experiencing severe deprivation and neglect in childhood can have a lasting psychological impact into early adulthood, according to a
25 February 2017

SMO services launched in Dhaka

GD Assist Limited, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance launched Second Medical Opinion (SMO) Services in association with Assist
25 February 2017

EMI pay service introduced at the United Hospital

United Hospital Ltd. signed an agreement with Southeast Bank Ltd. recently which facilitates the credit cardholders of Southeast Bank
25 February 2017

Why eat beets?

Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week enjoying not
25 February 2017

Modern contraceptive options in Bangladesh

While the fertility rate in Bangladesh is slowly declining, overpopulation remains a national concern. Access to effective contraceptives
25 February 2017

Imperatives for ensuring immunisation: a CSO perspective

The important role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting routine immunisation services, creating demand for
25 February 2017

10 common foods to fight hypertension

You can fight hypertension easily by certain dietary practices. Take a look at some simple foods that can keep a shooting blood pressure at bay.
23 February 2017

Football: Smog may force U-17 football World Cup out of Delhi

FIFA could pull Under-17 World Cup matches out of New Delhi because of concerns over air quality in the world's most polluted capital city, the tournament director said.
22 February 2017

Increased risk of poor outcomes for babies born to mothers with GDM

A new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, when compared to non-diabetic mothers, according to The Lancet.
18 February 2017

Workshops on USG at DMCH

Some Bangladeshi American second generation physicians are following the footsteps of their predecessor in supporting health care
18 February 2017

Health Services Act needed to ensure quality of care

With the remarkable success of achieving the targets of Millennium Development Goals and government commitments to attain the targets of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, there are efforts to improve the quality of services with the expansion of coverage
18 February 2017

Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’

AFC Health Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Khulna and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Khulna jointly organised a scientific seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’ in Khulna Club recently.
18 February 2017

Improving health and nutritional status of the urban extreme poor

Concern Worldwide signed a partnership grant contract with its consortium partner BRAC for implementation of a project “Improving Health and Nutrition status of Urban Extreme Poor in Bangladesh through sustainable health service provision” recently, says a press release.
18 February 2017

Blood donors honoured by Quantum Foundation

Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press Club auditorium, says a press release.
18 February 2017

ADHD a 'brain disorder', not just bad behaviour: study

People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study which insists it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.
16 February 2017

Brain damage in former players fuels football 'heading' fears

Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field.
15 February 2017

Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy tied to reduced asthma risk in offspring

Maternal use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy could lower the risk for asthma in offspring, a New England Journal of
11 February 2017

Health benefits of sweet potatoes

Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Find some of them below.
11 February 2017