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WHD 2018
Asgar Ali Hospital commemorated World Hepatitis Day (July 28, 2018) focusing on this year’s theme “Time to Test, Time to Treat, Time to Cure”.
4 August 2018, 18:00 PM
A meaningful youth participation is key to achieve FP2020 commitments
Family Planning 2020 (FP2020) is a global partnership that supports the rights of women and girls to decide, freely, and for themselves,
4 August 2018, 18:00 PM
CARE Bangladesh champions multi sectoral approach to tackle malnutrition
In the remote haor areas in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, a band of community actors are working in collaboration with different
4 August 2018, 18:00 PM
A disease of the children that can easily be prevented
Rotavirus is one of the several viruses known to cause a self-limited gastroenteritis, better known as diarrhoea. Fluid stool losses may be dramatic, and death from dehydration is not uncommon, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh.
4 August 2018, 18:00 PM
How to keep cool in the heat
Every year, high temperatures affect the health of many people, particularly older people, infants, people who work outdoors and those who are chronically ill.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Blood test might help reduce unnecessary CT scans
A high sensitivity blood test might help doctors rule out traumatic intracranial injuries like brain haemorrhage and contusion before resorting to CT scanning, according to a large, multicentre observational trial published in The Lancet Neurology journal.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
“End demand” for sex work
Research suggests that “end demand” laws are reducing demand for HIV services, according to panellists sharing the effectiveness of “end demand” policies at a press conference that featured scientific abstracts and input from advocates.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Frozen Shoulder: symptoms you should know
Pain and stiffness can worsen over time until your shoulder feels frozen in one position. Here is how to get things moving again.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Prenatal folic acid affects children's brains
In group analyses, children born before the U.S.-mandated folic acid fortification of foods had atypical cortical maturation and greater psychosis risk compared with children born afterwards.
28 July 2018, 18:00 PM
World Hepatitis Day 2018: 10 facts about hepatitis
Saturday, July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day 2018, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness of the disease and focus on how it can be treated, and eliminated.
28 July 2018, 04:38 AM
HIV infects one teenage girl every 3 minutes: UN
Every three minutes, a girl between the ages of 15 and 19 is infected with the virus that causes AIDS, says a UN report that warns of a "crisis" fuelled by gender inequality.
26 July 2018, 05:16 AM
Six new digital startup joins the Banglalink IT Incubator 2.0
The Grand Gala of Banglalink IT Incubator 2.0, a joint initiative of Banglalink and Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority (BHTPA) for fostering the growth of promising digital startups in the country held in Dhaka recently.
25 July 2018, 15:00 PM
Exercise still beneficial for the heart even in areas of high air pollution: Study
New European research finds that exercise can still help reduce the risk of a heart attack even when carried out in areas with moderate to high levels of traffic pollution.
22 July 2018, 05:58 AM
Preventing childhood obesity should include family interventions
Healthy maternal lifestyle during mid-childhood years was associated with a 75% lower risk for obesity in later childhood and adolescence.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Tips to beat the heat!
With record breaking temperatures across the country as temperatures soar, it is essential for us to know how to make the most of the long, hot summer days. Here are ways to keep your cool in the heat wave:
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Low-dose Aspirin ineffective in heavier patients?
Low-dose aspirin may not be effective in preventing cardiovascular events in people weighing 70 Kg (154 pounds) or more, a Lancet study suggests.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Strengthen efforts to immunise 5 million unvaccinated children
Lauding efforts being made by countries to save more and more lives through immunisation, including during public health emergencies,
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Back pain myths we need to get over
It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, 8 out of 10 of us will have back pain. And back pain myths are almost as common. Let us set the record straight about what you may have heard.
21 July 2018, 18:00 PM
Smelling coffee may boost your analytical skills
Often touted for its many health benefits, new research suggests you might not even need to drink coffee to reap some of its rewards, with a US study finding that just the scent of a cup of joe could help give people a cognitive boost that improves performance on certain tasks.
21 July 2018, 06:11 AM
Australian scientists develop 'world first' melanoma blood test
Australian researchers say they have developed a blood test for melanoma in its early stages, calling it a "world first" breakthrough that could save many lives.
18 July 2018, 06:53 AM