WHO warns Covid pandemic still volatile

The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned the Covid pandemic was still volatile, saying there could be further trouble before the virus settles into a predictable pattern.
19 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Hearing aids may protect against a higher risk of dementia associated with hearing loss

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health journal suggests that people with hearing loss who do not use hearing aids may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those without hearing loss. However, the use of hearing aids may reduce this risk to the same level as those without hearing loss.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

The future is bright for gold-based antibiotics

Spanish researchers have identified several gold-based compounds with the potential to treat multidrug-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”. The compounds were found to be effective against at least one hard-to-treat bacterium, with some proving effective against several.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Uganda introduced life-saving yellow fever vaccine into routine immunisation programme

In 2022, Uganda was one of 14 countries in Africa reporting confirmed cases of yellow fever. With the support of the Eliminate Yellow fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy and its key partners, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, a multi-country outbreak response was organised in neighbouring countries that faced more serious yellow fever transmission.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Ego-land

The ego is the master of all conflicts. This is an inflated feeling of pride and superiority over others. It creates a dissection between the ideas of moral and immoral, war and peace, and so on.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

How to stop emotional eating from stress

Our relationship with food is complex. On one hand, we need it to survive, but on the other hand, we have found pleasure in our food choices. When we are under stress, we often turn to comfort foods, but the guilt that follows can hinder our efforts to eat healthily. To help break the cycle of stress eating, here are some tips and tricks.
15 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: One dies, 3 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least one dengue patient died and three others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours across the country till this morning.
13 April 2023, 12:06 PM

Govt sets target to purchase 16.5 lakh tonnes of paddy, rice

The committee set a procurement target of 4 lakh tonnes of paddy and 12.5 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice for the upcoming Boro season during a meeting at the Secretariat
13 April 2023, 08:40 AM

Per capita rice intake keeps falling: BBS

But consumption of non-cereal, protein, vegetables continue rising
12 April 2023, 14:10 PM

Covid-19 entering endemic stage in India

Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in India are expected to rise for the next 10-12 days, and will gradually come down, news agency PTI reported citing sources
12 April 2023, 13:31 PM

First H3N8 bird flu death recorded in China

A woman has died from H3N8 bird flu in China, the World Health Organization reported Tuesday -- the first known human fatality from the avian influenza strain.
12 April 2023, 05:46 AM

Zafrullah responding to treatment: doctor

Gonoshasthaya Kendra founder and freedom fighter Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, who is on life support at Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital, is responding to treatment.
11 April 2023, 15:17 PM

Jibon Tari floating hospital celebrates 24th anniversary

Jibon Tari, the first floating hospital in Bangladesh, celebrated its 24th anniversary today on the bank of Arial Kha river at Mirganj in Barishal's Babuganj upazila..The special day was observed with a simple ceremony, recalling the contribution of those who had dedicated their efforts an
10 April 2023, 16:55 PM

Cabinet okays draft law with provision for life term for hoarding

The Cabinet today cleared the draft of "Production, Storage, Transfer, Transportation, Supply, Distribution and Marketing of Food Products (Prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Act, 2023" keeping the provision of maximum lifetime imprisonment in the proposed law
10 April 2023, 13:55 PM

India holds mock drills as Covid cases increase

Amid an upward trend in fresh Covid-19 cases, mock drills were held across hospitals in India today to take stock of the preparedness.
10 April 2023, 13:00 PM

Sleepless nights understanding the causes, risks, and treatments for insomnia

Insomnia is a widespread sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get an average of 7-9 hours of sleep per night, yet research suggests that up to 30% of adults experience some degree of insomnia, with women being more likely to be affected than men.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

A dark empath

Kindness, empathy, and dark empathy are different concepts. Although kindness and empathy both are valued and well-known practices. But, the term ‘dark empath’ is relatively new. Some described them as “A wolf in sheep’s clothing”. According to some researchers, ‘dark empaths’ may be even more dangerous than narcissists.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Flu can trigger a heart attack, Dutch study suggests

Individuals diagnosed with flu are six times more likely to have a heart attack in the week after testing positive for the virus, according to a Dutch study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023, Copenhagen, 15-18 April), underline the importance of vaccination and awareness of heart attack symptoms among flu patients and those treating them.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Just BREATHE!

Modern science has shown that regular pranayama is capable of treating asthma, stress-related disorders, anxiety and depression.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Routine 3rd trimester ultrasound can reduce undetected breech pregnancy and improve new-born outcomes

A study published in open accessed PLOS Medicine examined the impact of routine third trimester ultrasound scans and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) on the diagnosis of breech presentation and related perinatal outcomes. Accurate knowledge of foetal presentation is important for proper antenatal and intrapartum care.
8 April 2023, 18:00 PM