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Confirmed measles deaths reach 50 amid rising cases
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The toothache we ignore until it shouts
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World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 / Action saves lives
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Stretch, breathe, benefit / Yoga’s role in lowering blood pressure
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The beginning of the end for tobacco in the UK
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Hyper Acute Stroke Care Centre inaugurated in NINS, Dhaka
New horizon of stroke treatment was unveiled through inauguration of ‘Hyper Acute Stroke Care Centre’ at the National Institute of
21 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Boy with autism builds world's largest Lego Titanic replica
The world's largest Lego replica of the doomed Titanic liner is built over 700 hours -- 11 months -- by a 10-year-old boy from Reykjavik, Iceland, who is on the autism spectrum.
19 April 2018, 08:05 AM
Study links divorce, low socioeconomic status to higher risk of 2nd heart attack, stroke
New European research finds that those who survive a heart attack may be at a higher risk of a second one if they are divorced or have a low socioeconomic status.
19 April 2018, 04:55 AM
Eating raw veggies could be more beneficial for mental health: Study
New research suggests that if you want to boost your mental health, eating raw fruit and vegetables could be more beneficial than cooked, canned and processed options.
18 April 2018, 11:26 AM
'The man with 3 faces' has second transplant
Jerome Hamon is getting used to his new soubriquet "the man with three faces".
18 April 2018, 06:15 AM
VR provides training for autistic kids
More than 1,000 autistic children in Shanghai of China have been getting positive results from training that uses virtual reality technology to improve their perception of people and their surrounding environment.
17 April 2018, 05:14 AM
Iron supplements may cause cancer: Study
New European research suggests that two common compounds found in iron supplements could increase the growth of a known biomarker for cancer.
13 April 2018, 05:16 AM
US approves artificial-intelligence device for diabetic eye problems
US regulators approve the first device that uses artificial intelligence to detect eye damage from diabetes, allowing regular doctors to diagnose the condition without interpreting any data or images.
12 April 2018, 13:27 PM
Some e-cigarette flavors are more toxic than others finds new study
New US research finds more evidence to suggest that some flavors of e-cigarettes may be more toxic than others due to their mix of chemicals.
12 April 2018, 06:38 AM
World Parkinson's Day: 3 recent studies show the benefits of exercise
World Parkinson's Day 2018 takes place on Wednesday, April 11, aiming to raise awareness of the condition and support the organisations trying to eradicate the disease.
12 April 2018, 06:02 AM
Alzheimer's new definition based on biology proposed
Alzheimer's researchers have proposed a radical change in the way the disease is defined, focusing on biological changes in the body rather than clinical symptoms such as memory loss and cognitive decline.
10 April 2018, 04:47 AM
Weight reduction in childhood associated with reduced risk for type 2 diabetes
A heightened risk for type 2 diabetes in adulthood was eliminated in overweight boys who achieved a normal weight by puberty and sustained it into early adulthood.
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Three-quarters of COPD cases are linked to childhood risk factors
Three-quarters of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases have their origins in poor lung function pathways beginning in
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Corporate yoga for productivity in the workplace
Yoga improves mental, psychological and physical health. Mindfulness techniques can help people reduce stress. Meditation can help
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
How long do we have to pay tax for our femininity?
Menstrual hygiene management directly influences women’s reproductive health, education and labour participation thus closely associated with gender equity and women empowerment.
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Too many people are currently missing out on health coverage
The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on the principle that all people should be able to realise their right to the highest
7 April 2018, 18:00 PM
Nut and seed proteins good for heart health: Study
A new large-scale study suggests that getting protein intake from nuts and seeds rather than animal sources could be beneficial for heart health.
6 April 2018, 05:46 AM
High-tech masks, special lighting: In search of better sleep
A chronic lack of sleep is becoming a global problem, with many recent studies suggesting that our increased use of technology is partly to blame. Screen devices such as smartphones and tablets can affect our shut-eye by emitting blue spectrum light, which suppresses the melatonin production we need to sleep.
3 April 2018, 11:24 AM
Writ seeks compensation for 20 who lost eyesight following surgery in Chuadanga
A writ petition is filed with the High Court seeking Tk 20 crore-compensation for 20 people who lost their eyesight following surgery at a health camp in Chuadanga on March 5.
1 April 2018, 07:33 AM
Good news for the patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis who like to eat fish
Many ω-3 fatty acids downregulate pro-inflammatory cytokines; therefore, researchers have evaluated their effect in patients with
31 March 2018, 18:00 PM