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Interview / The diseases people feel too embarrassed to discuss
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Chrononutrition: Why meal timing matters more than you think
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You don’t have PCOS, but you have PMOS
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As measles spreads, vitamin A emerges as a lifesaving shield
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Gaining weight over the years? Your body may remember
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Long drives, aching backs: the growing problem drivers ignore
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Shouting: Your way to awful life
If you are short tempered or impatient all the time, you just might find yourself feeling sick more often. In fact, shouting and screaming
29 July 2017, 18:00 PM
The Paris Statement: "HIV Science Matters"
Scientific knowledge is the backbone of the HIV response. Over the past 30 years, scientific research has shaped and influenced our
29 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshi dermatologist visits UMMC
Prominent scholar and dermatologist Prof Dr M U Kabir Chowdhury has been invited to the University of Mississippi Medical Center
29 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Male fertility falling sharply in developed world, researchers say
An analysis of 185 studies appears to confirm sperm counts in men from North America, Europe and Australia have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years, with no sign of abating.
27 July 2017, 06:10 AM
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
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
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