Four more die from measles, symptoms
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DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
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Ad-din newborn deaths: Probe body submits report
3 June 2026, 19:15 PM
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All upazila-level 50-bed hospitals to become 101-bed facilities: Health minister
3 June 2026, 12:20 PM
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Probe report on 6 newborn deaths at Ad-din Hospital due tomorrow
2 June 2026, 19:33 PM
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Two more die with measles-like symptoms
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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SC lawyer serves legal notice over newborn deaths at Ad-Din Hospital
29 May 2026, 15:10 PM
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Families in distress as child ward hit by staff shortage at Barishal hospital
28 May 2026, 16:03 PM
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Bangladesh records 17 deaths with measles and symptoms, matching May 4 peak
25 May 2026, 16:58 PM
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U.S. investment in the Global Fund and Global Health
In 2002, the United States joined with countries across the world to create the Global Fund, a 21st century public-private partnership
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Spark* Bangladesh Accelerator: An exciting opportunity for emerging social entrepreneurs
Spark* Bangladesh is running their third entrepreneurship accelerator programme, in partnership with Build Bangladesh, this April.
26 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Diagnosing skin cancer: Software as good as doctors, says study
Image-scanning software developed at Stanford University can distinguish deadly skin cancers from benign ones as accurately as top dermatologists, according to a study.
26 January 2017, 04:21 AM
Stay healthy this winter
Dr Mujahidul Islam Nipun, senior medical officer at Care Specialised Hospital in Dhaka, spoke to The Daily Star about winter health and skin complications and gives tips to stay fit.
23 January 2017, 10:42 AM
MSD for Mothers commits $10 million
MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A., inside the United States and Canada, announced recently its $10 million commitment to the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in support of Every Woman Every Child to improve maternal and child health in low- and lower-middle-income countries worldwide through its MSD for Mothers initiative.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Stomach problems in winter
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21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Malaria, its fatal impact and treatment
From time immemorial men have been surviving amongst a lot of deadly diseases among which Malaria is a primitive one.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Suspected prostate cancer patients could avoid unnecessary biopsy
Giving men with suspected prostate cancer an MRI scan could improve diagnosis and save those who do not have aggressive cancers from having an unnecessary biopsy, according to a study published in The Lancet.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Heart attack triggers that may surprise you
Did you know that cold weather can cause a heart attack? We explain how, along with other triggers you might not know about.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
6th BSHRM-MetLife International HR Conference to be held in March
Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM) organised a press conference on January 14, 2017 on their biggest event
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Voluntary blood donors honoured
Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
A guide to COPD
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14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
How stress may increase risk of heart diseases and stroke
Heightened activity in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in stress — is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Reducing dietary risks associated with NCDs
Centre for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), a forerunner of nature conversation NGO of Bangladesh recently launched a project titled
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
What tobacco control could do to the world
Policies to control tobacco use, including tobacco tax and price increases can generate significant government revenues for health and
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Seminar on Career Prospect in VLSI Industries
Neural Semiconductor, a concern of DBL Group partnered with the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE), BUET to
12 January 2017, 18:00 PM
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What do the healthiest people have in common? For starters, they limit the junk that enters their body. But even if you don’t eat perfectly 24/7, you can do simple things to help the liver — your body’s natural filter — do its job. Forget "cleansing." Instead use these simple tricks to boost your natural filtration system.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Broken heart syndrome
Broken heart syndrome is a temporary heart condition that is often brought on by stressful situations, such as the death of a loved one. The condition can also be triggered by a serious physical illness or surgery. People with broken heart syndrome may have sudden chest pain or think they are having a heart attack.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Life begins at 60, it’s the new 40
The concept of “golden years” is now changing. 50 and above are not what they used to be — they are getting even better. Now, a new research has found that life begins at 60.
7 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Living close to major roads linked to small increase in dementia risk
Dementia is more common in people who live within 50 metres of a major road than those who live further away, according to a study
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