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Zero weight gain Ramadan
The month of Ramadan is upon us, which means the nation has reshuffled its sleeping and eating patterns according to the ifatr and seheri timings. In this month weight gain can be easily avoided by eating the right kind of food some form of light exercise.
3 July 2015, 05:47 AM
Thinking about your ancestors can boost your mental performance
Why do people spend decades tracing their lineages?
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV
Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
1 July 2015, 14:07 PM
New Alzheimer’s treatment fully restores memory function
Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that clears the brain of neurotoxic amyloid plaques - structures responsible for memory loss and a decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients, reports sceincealert.com.
1 July 2015, 05:44 AM
11 reasons why you are not losing belly fat
Getting rid of your belly bulge is important for more than just vanity's sake and excess abdominal fat is associates with many health risks. Find the 11 reasons why your belly fat won't bulge.
1 July 2015, 05:33 AM
Sugary drinks kill 184,000 people every year
Sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in the United States, according to a new study reports LiveScience.
30 June 2015, 08:48 AM
Iftar at Dhaba
When Dhaba first arrived on the scene, it blew us away with its mouth-watering innovative and, above all, affordable cuisines.
29 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Mushroom used in Chinese medicine slows weight gain
A mushroom used for centuries in Chinese medicine reduces weight gain in animals, say researchers in Taiwan.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Freeze sperm at 18, bioethicist urges men
The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen for use in later life because of the risks attached with being an older father, a UK bioethicist has argued.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Head neck cancer in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is advancing fast in the horizon of head, neck and thyroid diseases. Cancer specialties of these regions are becoming much more important as head, neck and
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Risk communication
Risk communication is an integral part of any public health emergency response. In epidemics and pandemics, in humanitarian crises and natural disasters, risk communication
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Prevent hepatitis: Act now
Viral hepatitis – a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E – affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, causing acute and chronic liver disease and killing close to 1.5 million people every year, mostly from hepatitis B and C. These infections can be prevented, but most people don't know how.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Freeze sperm at 18, bioethicist urges men
The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen for use in later life because of the risks attached with being an older father, a UK bioethicist argues.
25 June 2015, 05:08 AM
Best food practices in Ramadan (video)
Ramadan is upon us and Muslims all around the world have embarked in a month of fasting and abstinence. The Daily Star suggests some healthy practices to keep you fit and healthy this Ramadan.
24 June 2015, 09:28 AM
Skinny jeans given health warning
Skinny jeans can seriously damage muscles and nerves, doctors have said.
23 June 2015, 10:44 AM
Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report
People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.
23 June 2015, 07:33 AM
Watch out for electrolyte imbalance
In Ramadan, the body uses more energy as one carries on with his or her daily activities along with fasting. As a result, higher levels of perspiration and dehydration can cause electrolyte imbalance.
21 June 2015, 06:51 AM
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Are you going for Hajj this year? Then you should be careful. Please go through the following preventive measure which can protect you from being the fatal outcome.
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of fish oil
Fish oil contains EPA (eicosapentanoic acid) and DHA (docosahexanoic acid); both are omega-3 fatty acids. These long-chained fatty acids have been shown to have many
20 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Cervical cancer not just a young woman's disease
There is a perception that cervical cancer is a young woman's disease, but half of deaths occur in women over 65, a British Medical Journal report says.
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