Kids need less sugar and more fat

Independent scientists and nutritionists at the Alliance for Natural Health International (ANH-Intl) have recently published new guidelines
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Sound environment and friendly relation ensure quality treatment

Recently Prof Dr Kamrul Hassan Khan, Vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), talked to Shahnoor
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

A decade of tracking progress

Countdown to 2015 – Maternal, Newborn and Child Survival – launched its 2015 Report on October 19, 2015, at the first Global
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Medtronic to organise a cardiovascular summit in Dhaka

A summit on cardiovascular diseases titled Cardiovascular Summit is going to be held on November 6, 2015 in Hotel Le Meridien, Dhaka,
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Apollo observes World Stroke Day

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka has joined forces with stroke campaigners around the world on World Stroke Day on the October 29, as part of
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

The importance of eye pressure

In general people are concerned about their blood pressure. But a lot of us are not aware of eye pressure known as intra-ocular
31 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Heat-triggered 'grenades' hit cancer

Scientists have designed microscopic "grenades" that can explode their cancer-killing payload in tumours.
31 October 2015, 08:54 AM

NSUers Meet Corporate Icons 2015

NSUers Meet Corporate Icons (NMCI) is a series of seminars conducted by NSU Young Entrepreneur's Society (YES!) for the students of North South University to have an opportunity for hands-on advice from different business representatives. The series covers entrepreneurship, corporate life and everything in between.
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM

'Milestone' prostate cancer drug

The first drug that targets precise genetic mutations in prostate cancer has been shown to be effective in a "milestone" trial by UK scientists.
29 October 2015, 05:11 AM

Processed meats do cause cancer: WHO

Global health experts are to release guidance about the possible cancer risks of red and processed meats.
26 October 2015, 11:41 AM

Seedstars World is coming to Bangladesh

Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes, is coming to Bangladesh for the first time on November 14th.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

VC of BRAC University invited as panelist for WMS 2015

With more than 30 speakers and 2,500 attendees, this year's WMS represents a major event in the world of marketing.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

A thought becomes an idea

If you haven't already gotten a buzz of it, this year's Telenor Youth Forum 2015 had its Grand Finale two weeks back at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. The top three semi-finalists were chosen in a glorious ceremony, which had guests starting from the Ambassador of Norway to founders of various startups. One of them will soon represent Bangladesh in the three-day conference to be held in Oslo, Norway. This year's theme was 'Knowledge for All'. Who are these potential representatives, and what are the ideas that set them apart?
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM

One in three older women suffer from Osteoporosis

Around the world, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men are at risk of an osteoporosis fracture, says the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF).
20 October 2015, 08:35 AM

Arm mole count 'predicts skin cancer risk'

Having more than 11 moles on one arm indicates a higher-than-average risk of skin cancer or melanoma, research suggests.
19 October 2015, 04:44 AM

Cure for cancer might accidentally have been found

Scientists might have accidentally made a huge step forward in the search for a cure for cancer — discovering unexpectedly that a malaria
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Down to the 'dirty' business: infants' bowel movements

A frequently expressed concern by new parents is whether their baby's bowel movements are normal: are there too many? Too little? Is this the normal color? What about the consistency? Are there differences between the stools of formula-fed and breast-fed infants?
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Health benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon is a highly delicious spice. It has been prized for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. Modern science has now
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Screening and early detection to prevent cancer

Prevention is better than cure. For cancer management, prevention has a very significant role. Much before early detection of cancer,
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Launch of the nation's smallest and most advanced first aid kit

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka has announced the city-wide release of their first aid kit, the nation's first international standard on-the-go size
17 October 2015, 18:00 PM