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Obesity in children: Cause and effects
We all want children to be healthy. But sometimes, we misunderstand what constitutes as healthy and what does not.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM
3 Covid-19 deaths, 257 cases recorded in 24 hours
Three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 December 2021, 12:32 PM
17 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Seventeen dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 December 2021, 10:36 AM
Understanding types of hair loss
The average adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hair on the head. We lose up to 100 of them a day naturally. So, finding a few stray hairs on your hairbrush or your shoulder and back is not usually a cause for alarm.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Vaccines may be less effective against Omicron
The World Health Organization yesterday said preliminary evidence indicated that Covid-19 vaccines might be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after a major US study said all three US-authorised vaccines appear to be significantly less protective against the variant.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid Booster: Vaccination to begin in 7-10 days
The government will start administering Covid-19 booster shots in the next seven to 10 days, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced yesterday.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 booster dose campaign to begin in 7-10 days: health minister
The government will start administering booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the next 7-10 days, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque today.
15 December 2021, 12:23 PM
27 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Twenty-seven dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 December 2021, 11:13 AM
4 Covid-19 deaths, 297 new cases in 24 hours
Four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 December 2021, 10:44 AM
Covid vaccine: Pfizer to displace AstraZeneca as main supplier to poorer countries
Pfizer and BioNtech are set to displace AstraZeneca as the main suppliers of Covid-19 vaccines to the global COVAX programme at the start of 2022, a shift that shows the increasing importance of their shot for poorer states.
15 December 2021, 10:01 AM
Pfizer says Covid pill reduces hospital, death risks by nearly 90%
Pfizer Inc yesterday said final analysis of its antiviral Covid-19 pill still showed near 90% efficacy in preventing hospitalisations and deaths in high-risk patients, and recent lab data suggests the drug retains its effectiveness against the fast spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM
First protect the unvaccinated
Getting an initial course of Covid-19 vaccines to unprotected groups all over the world should remain a top priority before offering booster shots to vulnerable groups, World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Director Mike Ryan said yesterday.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-positive pregnant women 8 times more at risk
Covid-19 poses eight times higher risk of adverse maternal outcomes for pregnant women, a recent study found.
14 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Omicron: South Africa says Pfizer vaccine provides 70% protection against hospitalization
A two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination provides just 33% protection against infection by the omicron variant of the coronavirus, but 70% protection against hospitalization, according to a large-scale analysis in South Africa released Tuesday.
14 December 2021, 12:04 PM
40 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
Forty dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 December 2021, 11:47 AM
3 Covid-19 deaths, 295 cases recorded in 24 hours
Three people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 December 2021, 11:17 AM
Covid positive pregnant women 8 times more at risk: Study
Covid-19 infection poses eight times higher risk of adverse maternal outcomes in pregnant women, a recent study found.
14 December 2021, 10:12 AM
Omicron: First case detected in mainland China
China has reported its first case of the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, state media said Monday.
14 December 2021, 05:56 AM
Why vacation is needed
Everyone loves vacations. But how many of us know its positive impacts on health?
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Make guideline for booster dose
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to work on a precise guideline on the booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine amid the threat of Omicron variant and asked all to remain very careful about Omicron.
13 December 2021, 18:00 PM