Siddiqur Rahman flown to India for eye treatment

Titumir college student Siddiqur Rahman, whose eyes were damaged in “police excess” during a demonstration in Shahbagh on July 20, has been flown to India for better treatment.
27 July 2017, 05:47 AM

Early menopause linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes

Women with early or normal onset menopause are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) than those with late onset
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Artificial sweeteners not tied to lower BMI

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame and stevioside are not associated with reduced BMI and may pose some risks, suggest a meta-
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Globally 1 in 10 child did not receive any vaccinations in 2016

Worldwide, 12.9 million infants, nearly 1 in 10, did not receive any vaccinations in 2016, according to the most recent WHO and UNICEF
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Roundtable held on regional cancer centres

A roundtable discussion was organised by the Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research (CCPR) and Rotary Club of Dhaka on the
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Occupational therapy in ICU

An intensive care unit (ICU), also known as an intensive therapy unit or intensive treatment unit (ITU) or critical care unit (CCU), is a
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM

The cost of reaching global health targets by 2030

The SDG Health Price Tag, published in The Lancet Global Health, estimates the costs and benefits of progressively expanding health
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Amid turning tide, AIDS claimed 1 million lives in 2016: UN

AIDS claimed a million lives in 2016, almost half the 2005 toll that marked the peak of the deadly epidemic, says a UN report proclaiming "the scales have tipped".
20 July 2017, 12:26 PM

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

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

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

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