Most at risk of maternal death

The poorest and most marginalised women continue to face the highest risk of death from causes related to pregnancy and
17 September 2016

Dealing with insect bites

Bite of many insects may endanger life but we are mostly concerned about mosquito bite, as it can transmit deadly diseases
17 September 2016

Fat facts to know after Eid

Too much fat in your diet, specially saturated fats, can raise your cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. Cutting
17 September 2016

Vitamin D can reduce asthma attacks

A new Cochrane Review has found evidence from randomised trials that taking an oral vitamin D supplement in addition to
10 September 2016

Tips for a healthy Eid-ul-Azha

Eid-ul-Azha is an important and memorable event which Muslims of the world celebrate. It is important to remain healthy in
10 September 2016

Tonic Discount: Relieving medical expenses

Md Abul Hossain (not a real name) was suffering from immense physical pain for a long time. He had visited a clinic with the
10 September 2016

Advantages of eating oranges

There are thousands of reasons why eating an orange a day is a good idea; they are low in calories but full of nutrients, they
10 September 2016

Foods that cause constipation

It happens to most of us: constipation is a silent pain, and just like poop, nobody wants to talk about it. Constipation occurs
10 September 2016

'Air pollution' particles linked to Alzheimer's

Tiny metal particles from exhaust gases seem to fly up our noses and travel into our brains, where they may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, reports New Scientist.
6 September 2016

Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids

Used incorrectly, laser pointers can damage the retina of the eye and may cause some irreversible vision loss, according to researchers who treated four boys for these injuries.
4 September 2016

Complicated surgery in Apollo Hospitals Dhaka

A 35 years old gentleman, from Keraniganj, Dhaka came to Apollo Hospitals Dhaka with the diagnosis of carcinoma lower rectum
3 September 2016

Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to worse mid-life heart health

When people develop diabetes early in life they may also be more likely to experience heart problems in middle age, a study suggests.
3 September 2016

Int. conference on healthcare for RMG workers held in Dhaka

A conference focusing on the healthcare of the garment workers titled International conference on healthcare delivery system for
3 September 2016

Deserved rights demanded

By 2050 the global population will include 2 billion people aged 60 or over, and 400 million aged 80 or over. In Bangladesh, it
3 September 2016

Protect children from rotavirus illness and death

Just a few months ago, thousands of children gained access to rotavirus vaccines in four states of India marking Asia’s largest
3 September 2016

Trial drug shows 'impressive' Alzheimer's action: study

An experimental drug clears protein buildup in the brains of people with mild Alzheimer's disease and slows their mental decline, the results of a preliminary trial show.
1 September 2016

Tips to help you lose weight

Don't skip breakfast: Research shows eating breakfast helps you control your weight. Some people skip breakfast because they
27 August 2016

Meat-eaters may have a higher risk of death

A new protein-focused paper confirms that eating red meat may be linked to a higher risk of death. However, replacing animal protein in
27 August 2016

Baby born with teeth!

Recently a mother came to me with a five days old newborn. It was a term baby and born by caesarean section without any problem. The
27 August 2016

Endemic infectious diseases: the next 15 years

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), agreed last September at the United Nations in New York, offer an ample opportunity to
27 August 2016