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Healthcare
Can AI predict suicide?
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Healthcare
Health records could help spot diabetes early
1 February 2026, 05:04 AM
Healthcare
Meeting clean air targets could curb the diabetes burden in Bangladesh
1 February 2026, 05:01 AM
Healthcare
7,000 steps a day could be the sweet spot for better health!
1 February 2026, 04:58 AM
Healthcare
Silent threats before birth: Air pollution and climate risks for infants
1 February 2026, 04:55 AM
Healthcare
AI in colonoscopy: A helpful tool or a risk to doctors’ skills?
1 February 2026, 04:52 AM
Healthcare
3,200 doctors to join field services in 10 days
1 February 2026, 04:05 AM
Hospitals
Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Injected with 'wrong medicine': Nurse suspended after child’s death at Suhrawardy hospital
28 January 2026, 18:27 PM
Healthcare
United Hospital services will remain open during Eid holidays
During the upcoming long Eid holidays, United Hospital will remain open to continue to provide services to patients, says a press release.
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Early signals of knee arthritis
You might have been given a chance to know that whether your knee is going to be arthritic or not. Crepitus of knee could be an early
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Exercise may reduce fatigue for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
A self-help approach to a graded exercise programme, supervised by a specialist physiotherapist, is safe and may reduce fatigue for
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Chikungunya vs Dengue
The two vector borne diseases Chikungunya and Dengue are reigning supreme with their bludgeon and blunderbuss across the
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Abuse of older people on the rise,1 in 6 affected
Around 1 in 6 older people experience some form of abuse, a figure higher than previously estimated and predicted to rise as
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Cycling to work can reduce stress, get your day off to a better start
New Canadian research has found that cycling to work can help get your day off to a better start, reducing stress and even boosting work performance.
24 June 2017, 08:10 AM
Brisk walk may slow down progression of Alzheimer’s
Taking a brisk walk or engaging in other moderate-intensity physical activities helps slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, says a study.
23 June 2017, 13:38 PM
Holidaymakers urged to be more conscious about chikungunya
Health experts urge the homebound people, who are leaving Dhaka for celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, to keep clean their houses and remove all potential stagnant water sources to prevent the outbreak of chikungunya disease.
22 June 2017, 16:09 PM
Tresiba® demonstrated no increased risk of major cardiovascular events
Tresiba® demonstrated no increased risk of major cardiovascular (CV) events and significant reduction in rates of severe hypoglycaemia
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Women Deliver 2019 Global Conference to be held in Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada is proud to have been chosen as the host country for the global Women Deliver
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
The risk of long-term daily aspirin use in adults aged 75 or over
In people aged 75 or over, long-term daily aspirin use is linked to a higher than expected risk of disabling or fatal bleeding, according to
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Diabetes and Ramadan
Fasting is commonly associated with the month of Ramadan. Billions of Muslims around the world get engaged in this declaration of
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Global accolade for a Bangladeshi microbiologist
Each year American Society for Microbiology (ASM) recognises some renowned scientists for their outstanding contribution in
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
‘Awareness can prevent chikungunya’
Chikungunya can be prevented if people are more aware and keep their surroundings clean, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim says.
17 June 2017, 07:54 AM
Mother's obesity boosts risk for major birth defects
Children of obese women are more likely to be afflicted by major birth defects, including malformations of the heart and genitals, according to a study.
17 June 2017, 05:57 AM
Looking to lose weight? Try a vegetarian regime suggests new study
A new US study has found that going vegetarian can be more effective for weight loss than following a conventional low-calorie diet.
14 June 2017, 10:21 AM
Do we get more generous as we age?
A new study suggests that we become more generous towards strangers as we get older, even if our generosity is unlikely to be reciprocated.
14 June 2017, 05:57 AM
Anti-diabetes drug also 'lessens kidney, heart disease' risk
An anti-diabetic drug that lowers blood sugar levels for type 2 diabetes sufferers also significantly cuts the risk of cardiovascular and kidney disease, according to a study.
13 June 2017, 10:32 AM
Belly fat in women: Increasing the risk of heart disease
An expanding waistline is sometimes considered the price of getting older. For women, this can be especially true after menopause,
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Low back pain and neural mobilisation physiotherapy
Mr. Hossain (not real name), a 34 years old gentleman, works in an insurance company for the last 5 years. Suddenly a year ago he
10 June 2017, 18:00 PM