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US withdrawal from WHO raises fears for global health security
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Healthcare
Adolescent health at a tipping point!
8 February 2026, 04:56 AM
Healthcare
Pop Council disseminated study findings on adolescents
Population Council conducted a qualitative study titled “Adolescent Friendly Health Corners (AFHCs) in selected Government Health
6 May 2017, 18:00 PM
What are probiotics?
We are very familiar with antibiotics but few have an idea about probiotics. Antibiotics kill bacteria and probiotics are bacteria which are beneficial for your digestive system. Probiotics are good bacteria that are either the same as or very similar to the bacteria that are already in your body.
6 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Clean hands can help to fight antibiotic resistance
On 5 May every year, World Health Organisation (WHO) urges health professionals globally to remember that hand hygiene and infection prevention and control more generally are key weapons in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
6 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Striking on population budget criticised as anti-women agenda
The decision of the USA as revealed by the State Department to stop funding to United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) might have serious implications on the family planning programmes of 150 developing countries around the world, particularly in Bangladesh.
6 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Fighting against Thalassaemia
International thalassaemia day is observed all over the world on 8th May to create awareness of the disease among common public, discuss strategies to prevent the births of thalassaemic children and to also to pay homage to those who died.
6 May 2017, 18:00 PM
BIPF celebrates World IP Day
In celebration of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day, Bangladesh IP Forum (BIPF) organised the 'Volunteer for Intellectual Property' (VIP) boot camp on May 2.
4 May 2017, 18:00 PM
First-ever National Demo Day
The ICT Division of the government and BetterStories Ltd. are jointly organising the first-ever National Demo Day and Bangladesh Startup Awards.
4 May 2017, 18:00 PM
10 minutes of daily meditation can help anxious people stay focused: Study
Ten minutes of mindful meditation per day can be enough to help people prone to anxious thoughts focus more effectively on tasks in the present moment, according to new Canadian research.
4 May 2017, 06:30 AM
Asthma: Could diet have a role to play?
The idea that diet could have a role to play in preventing the signs of asthma is starting to gain ground, with studies highlighting certain deficiencies in patients or warning against the consumption of certain foods.
3 May 2017, 07:21 AM
High-fructose diet both during, after pregnancy may cause health problems for children
Mothers who eat a diet high in fructose-containing sugars while pregnant or breastfeeding are more likely to have a child with fatty liver disease, increasing their chances of developing obesity or type 2 diabetes, according to new Australian research.
2 May 2017, 10:08 AM
Farrer Park Hospital starts its service in Bangladesh
The newest and promising healthcare service provider in Singapore, Farrer Park Hospital has formally started its journey in Bangladesh,
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Sanofi observed World Meningitis Day in Dhaka
With the slogan 24 Hours — Trust your instincts, a rally was held recently to raise awareness and also observe World Meningitis Day 2017
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Role of physiotherapy in neck pain
Neck pain is now common in Bangladesh. According to Global Health Data Exchange and the World Bank, every 1,639 people are suffering from neck pain with other pain among 100,000 population in a year. As stated in The Lancet, globally 330 million people have neck pain.
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Obese people with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of cognitive problems
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) reveals that overweight and
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Insulin patch pump: A new tool for diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes in the world. T2D is typically treated with lifestyle changes, such as
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Cheap blood drug could prevent maternal death globally
An inexpensive and widely available drug could save the lives of 1 in 3 mothers who would otherwise bleed to death after childbirth, according to a major study published in The Lancet.
29 April 2017, 18:00 PM
How breathing exercises can help prevent high blood pressure
Practicing breathing exercises may prevent hypertension in adults, if caught early while the nervous system is still plastic, according to an Australian study published in Cell Metabolism.
29 April 2017, 06:28 AM
Evidence supports use of mind-body therapies as supportive care for breast cancer patients
The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) publishes updated clinical guidelines encompassing the benefits of mind-body therapies, such as meditation and yoga, during and after breast cancer treatment.
27 April 2017, 15:38 PM
A little help from friends useful in tougher times: Study
A new UK study highlights the importance of friendships in helping people get through the more stressful periods of life.
24 April 2017, 12:33 PM
Narcissism and social networking
Social networks are an ideal stage for narcissists to showcase themselves. Accordingly, a lot of people with narcissistic traits are drawn to these platforms as a new study conducted by psychologists from Würzburg and Bamberg shows.
24 April 2017, 08:34 AM