Ultra fast-acting insulin got approval­ from the US FDA

Novo Nordisk announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Fiasp® (fast-acting insulin aspart), a new fast-
7 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Ending child marriage critical to achieving SDGs

As the world marks International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October, Girls Not Brides is calling upon the international community to
7 October 2017, 18:00 PM

The world is running out of antibiotics

A report, Antibacterial agents in clinical development — an analysis of the antibacterial clinical development pipeline, including
7 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Drinking plenty of water helps prevent UTIs in women

American researchers may have found a simple way to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), finding that drinking an additional three pints (or 1.42 liters) of water a day could help keep the infections at bay in women who are prone to them.
7 October 2017, 09:07 AM

Going gently into that good night

A look into what palliative care is available for those with life-limiting illnesses in Bangladesh.
5 October 2017, 18:00 PM

Share the power

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s most common cause of death. 31% of global deaths are from CVDs. By 2030, over 23
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Primary HPV screening detects more lesions

Human papillomavirus (HPV) screening — compared with cytology-based screening — is associated with higher detection rates for
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Twice-daily aspirin could lead to more cardiovascular benefits

Taking aspirin twice daily, rather than the current recommendation of once daily, could enhance cardiovascular protection in people with
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Pioneering cancer access programme for people in lower-income countries

Novartis announced a new collaboration with The Max Foundation to support continued access to treatment at no cost for nearly
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Comprehensive efforts needed

Every year close to 800,000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy
30 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Nearly half of abortions 'unsafe': study

Close to half of the approximately 56 million abortions which is performed every year worldwide are unsafe, researchers says in a study.
28 September 2017, 06:29 AM

Bangladeshi patient sings during brain surgery in UAE

A 50-year-old Bangladeshi surgical patient sings and talks to doctors all through a complicated brain surgery as doctors remove a tennis-ball sized tumour at a hospital in Ajman of UAE.
27 September 2017, 05:50 AM

Resistance exercise linked to reduced anxiety

People who do resistance exercises like weight lifting may experience less anxiety than people who don’t workout, a research review suggests.
25 September 2017, 05:36 AM

Trainer of Bollywood celebritiesYasmin Karachiwala opens gym franchise in Dhaka

Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala, who has trained Bollywood celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, launches a gym franchise of her fitness studio "Body Image" in Dhaka.
24 September 2017, 07:00 AM

1 in 12 deaths are preventable with 30 mins physical activity

Completing 30 minutes of physical activity five days a week (150 mins a week) is associated with a reduced risk of death and
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Denmark passes the baton to Canada to host the next conference

At an event held during the 72nd annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Denmark symbolically passed the baton to Canada to
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A network of hope and strength: Living with CML

The entire Chronic Myeloid Leukemia community comes together every September 22 to raise awareness on this rare blood disease that
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

A guide to eye cancers

When healthy cells in your eye change or mutate and grow too quickly in a disorganised way, they can form a mass of tissue called a
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Deep brain stimulation: A chance to thrive

Human brain is a marvel. We still have so little information about it, yet depend so much on it. Our brains are astonishingly perfect.
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Diabetes: three discoveries that may help prevent and control the disease

Looking at diet and the frequency of mealtimes, three scientific studies, have been presented at the annual congress of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) held last week in Lisbon, Portugal may help pave the way for new therapeutic choices.
22 September 2017, 06:47 AM