Smoker at 17, cancer patient at 24

Muhammad Faid started smoking at age 17 and smoked five sticks a day with his friends. He is now 24 and is one of the youngest patients in Malaysia to have been diagnosed with oral cancer.
21 August 2017, 05:06 AM

Black salt and its health hazard

Black salt is a type of rock salt, a salty and pungent-smelling condiment used in the South Asia. It is also known as Himalayan black salt. Popularly known in Bangladesh as bit laban, it is a food additive for incrementing the taste of food. But it is not safe for health.
19 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Policies should focus on bans, rather than secure storage

Global policies on access to highly hazardous pesticides — commonly ingested in acts of self-poisoning and suicide in rural Asia — should focus on national bans, rather than safe storage, according to two studies in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals.
19 August 2017, 18:00 PM

The danger of pathological jaundice in newborn

Mrs Piara Begum (not a real name) paid a visit to me in our out patient department in the morning with a 3 days old boy in her lap.
19 August 2017, 18:00 PM

COPD caused 3.2 million deaths worldwide in 2015

Latest global estimates illustrate the vast impact of the two most common chronic respiratory diseases, with 3.2 million deaths from
19 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Empowering people in TB control: Key to success

The world is changing ever with major departure from the past. It is becoming richer with massive growth of economy supported by gigantic development of technology bringing about changes in life style. Old society disintegrates to shape cosmopolitan one where
19 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Death rates far higher for 'alternative' cancer cures: study

People who choose alternative cures for common cancers are up to five times more likely to die compared to those opting for standard treatments, says the lead scientist of a new study.
19 August 2017, 06:22 AM

A beginner’s guide to skincare: 4 basic steps to good skin

Skincare can be a bit daunting with all this talk about the Korean 10-step routines, but the truth is no one ever starts with 10 steps. A good routine starts with only a handful of products and the most basic of steps until you work your way up to figuring out your skin’s individual needs. Only then do skin-specific steps like serums, ampoules, and acids come in.
19 August 2017, 04:51 AM

Lung diseases caused by smoking, pollution killed 3.6 million in 2015

The two most common chronic lung diseases claimed 3.6 million lives worldwide in 2015, a tally in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine says.
17 August 2017, 05:07 AM

Almonds boost the elimination of bad cholesterol

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University recently confirm the anti-cholesterol benefits of almonds. Regular intake of a handful of almonds increased levels of mature HDL or "good cholesterol" particles, which are associated with cardiovascular health, by 19 percent.
14 August 2017, 13:49 PM

Blindness affects people with greatest burden in developing countries

Worldwide, there are an estimated 36 million people who are blind, and this is set to grow to almost 115 million people by 2050, with
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM

A smart investment

Breastfeeding is not a one-woman job. Mothers need support from their health providers, families, employers, communities, and
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Homecare for chikungunya by physiotherapy

Almost every family in Dhaka city is attacked by chikungunya recently. It is most commonly caused by the bites of infected female
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM

A guide to personality disorders

There are some mental health conditions that affect your everyday life and relationships. They are about how you think, feel, and act.
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Impressive health-benefits of egg

Eggs are pretty much the nature's perfect food. For centuries, eggs have been prised for their health-protective properties.
12 August 2017, 18:00 PM

First operation on Muktamoni 'successful'

A week after doctors found the existence of a tumour in an artery of her arm, Muktamoni undergoes a “successful” operation at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).
12 August 2017, 04:25 AM

Pregnancy: sleep disorders increase risk of premature birth

Sleep disorders during pregnancy, notably insomnia and sleep apnea, are a risk factor for preterm births, according to a new American study published in the journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
11 August 2017, 07:08 AM

SPRING Accelerator opens applications for mid-sized businesses to scale

Spring, a global accelerator funded by DFID, USAID, Nike Foundation, and Australian Aid, is taking applications for mid-sized, growth-
10 August 2017, 18:00 PM

GP Accelerator receives Batch 4 as Batch 3 departs

Grameenphone Accelerator (GPA) held a combined event on August 10, 2017 at GP House for Batch 3's Demo Day in conjunction with the media launch for Batch 4.
10 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Australia vitamin 'breakthrough' to cut miscarriages, birth defects

Taking a common vitamin supplement could significantly reduce the number of miscarriages and birth defects worldwide, says Australian scientists, in what they described as a major breakthrough in pregnancy research.
10 August 2017, 12:26 PM