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Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money!

Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers.
16 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Health benefits of liquid gold

Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners on earth. Lucky for us, it also has many health benefits and uses. Read on for health benefits and uses for this golden sweetener.
16 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The best way to get rid of belly fat

Muffin top, spare tyre, blubber, belly fat, beer belly - a multitude of names but they all mean the same thing. Abdominal fat. And in the summer many turn to quick fixes to get rid of it, writes Saleyha Ahsan.
12 July 2016, 05:36 AM

Indian doctors grow new nose on boy's forehead

Doctors in India have replaced a 12-year-old boy's damaged nose with a new one which was grown on his forehead.
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The mosquito menace and our duties

The mosquito, Aedes aegypti, is causing widespread fear by spreading the Zika virus that has been linked to thousands of babies
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Viral hepatitis kills as many as Aids or TB

Viral hepatitis is one of the leading killers across the globe, with a death toll that matches Aids or tuberculosis, research in the Lancet suggests, reports BBC.
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Global conference sets health action agenda

Participants attending the Second Global Conference on Health and Climate, hosted by the Government of France, COP21
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

The cancer symptoms you should never ignore

Cancer, also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer. Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery. Constant bloating or a nagging cough — you might not think of these as warning signs of cancer, but they can be.
9 July 2016, 18:00 PM

'Bath daily' advice for eczema children

If your child has eczema it is fine to give them a dunk in the bath every day, as long as you apply lots of moisturising emollient cream to their skin afterwards, say US researchers.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Health benefit of dates

The date fruit is one of the sweetest fruits around and also happens to come in many different varieties. They can be eaten fresh of dry. The health benefits of dates are plentiful.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Prepare proper iftar for your kid

Aninda is a seven years old boy. Couple of days ago he started fasting. This was his first fasting in life. So various types of iftar were being prepared by his mother and grandmother. They all took iftar in a festive mood. But following iftar Aninda had
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

New checklist to make health estimates more acceptable

Reliable statistics are vital in many areas of life – none more so than in public health, when knowing how many people die of or are made sick by particular diseases is essential for policymakers and planners to make the best decisions about how to prevent suffering and save lives.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Tonic, a digital health service

The health sector of Bangladesh has come a long way since its independence. Over the last two decades in particular, it has made strong progress in increasing life expectancy, reducing child and maternal mortality rates and decreasing fertility.
2 July 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi entrepreneurs at the Professional Fellows Congress

Bearing the slogan 'Impacting the future: It starts with us', a Professional Fellows Congress was held at Washington, DC between May 31 and June 2.
30 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Specialised prenatal test now available in Dhaka

Foresight Prenatal Clinic has introduced NT scan (OSCAR / first trimester scan) and performing triple marker test in Bangladesh.
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Lose 100 pounds or more

Losing weight is all about planning. When you have a lot of weight to lose, it means playing the long game. And during that time, you will face challenges.
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Office cake culture is danger to health

Having cake at work to celebrate colleagues' birthdays, engagements or just surviving the week is a danger to health. Prof Nigel
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Signs & symptoms of stye

A stye is a small, painful lump on the inside or outside of the eyelid. If you have a stye, your eye may also be watery and you
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Keep fit during Ramadan

Mentioned below are some quick and easy health tips to follow during Ramadan. These easy to follow diet tips will ensure your food provides your body with essential nutrition.
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Antibodies found which ‘neutralise’ Zika virus

European scientists today announce they had discovered antibodies which attack Zika, a step they hope will pave the way for a protective vaccine against the brain-damaging virus.
23 June 2016, 15:57 PM