Fathers' depression tied to increased depression risk in teenage children

Children with depressed fathers are at increased risk for developing depression themselves when they reach adolescence, according to a
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Physiotherapy in ICU

Nowadays physiotherapists are an integral part of a multidisciplinary team in most of the intensive care units (ICU) in Bangladesh.
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Things that can cause bad breath

Many of us are embarrassed with the bad breath produced in our mouth. It might not be what you ate. Get the lowdown on
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Against the odds, Bangladesh puts mothers at the forefront of medical practice

Ruby Akthar can still remember the agony of her first labour. Nestled away in one of Bangladesh’s many urban slums—aged just 20—a frightened Akthar attempted to deliver her first baby at home without ...
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Sexy Lingerie for Breast Cancer Survivors

The model in the poster is gorgeous, and so is her lingerie. Nothing would give away the fact that the bra was made to measure for a woman who had been operated on to treat breast cancer.
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

No exceptions for health and rights: Women’s movements hold the key to get the world we want

In today’s world, women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights are being attacked and rolled back by those in positions of power. Take the Mexico City Policy, or Global Gag Rule, for instance, which has been expanded by the U.S. administration. It cuts off billions of dollars in funding for critical health services around the world like access to contraception or STD screenings.
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Live head transplant ‘never’ allowed in China

A former vice-minister of health in China dismissed the possibility of clinical trials involving a human head transplant, adding that an experiment done in China had severely violated ethical rules.
25 November 2017, 04:51 AM

Even low levels of physical activity can reduce cardiovascular risk in seniors

New European research finds that when it comes to exercising in our senior years, something is better than nothing for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
24 November 2017, 04:56 AM

Disordered eating can have long-term negative health effects: Study

A new European study finds that disordered eating can have a long-term negative effect on health, such as higher body weight and lower psychological well-being, leading to researchers to emphasize the need for earlier recognition and treatment in order to avoid these negative consequences later in life.
23 November 2017, 07:24 AM

How to keep blood sugar levels normal and stable

Diabetic patients will be relieved to know that they need not totally remove their favourite foods from their to-eat list. There are a few ways to achieve normal and stable blood sugar ­levels. Dietitian Poh Kai Ling explains how.
22 November 2017, 05:07 AM

Flu vaccine can prevent hospitalization in children: Study

New Canadian research finds that children who have been vaccinated against influenza, also known as flu, are significantly less likely to end up in hospital because of the virus.
21 November 2017, 07:46 AM

Workplace bullying and violence are risk factors for type 2 diabetes

Workplace bullying and violence may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, for both men and women, according to new research published
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Toddler from Dhaka got successful liver transplant

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital provided a new lease of life to a 2 year 11 month old toddler from Dhaka, Bangladesh who developed
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM

New global commitment to end tuberculosis

Recently, 75 ministers agreed to take urgent action to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. The announcement came at the first World
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Praava Health partnered with Joslin Diabetes Centre

Praava Health announces a new partnership with USA-based Joslin Diabetes Centre to connect patients in Bangladesh with world class
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Prottoy launched anti-drug awareness campaign

Recently a press conference was held at the premises of Prottoy Medical Clinic Ltd. to launch a nationwide anti-drug awareness campaign
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Hypertension redefined 130 systolic or above

New guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (AHA), among others, define substantially more
18 November 2017, 18:00 PM

Pregnancy-related conditions can increase health risks for mum, dad: Study

New Canadian research has found that women who have diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing both of the conditions and heart disease years later, and that partners are also at an increased risk.
15 November 2017, 09:47 AM

Eating variety of nuts linked to lower heart disease risk

People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, says the largest study of its kind. .
15 November 2017, 04:59 AM

Women less likely to get CPR from bystanders: Study

Women are less likely than men to get Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman’s chest might be one reason.
13 November 2017, 06:21 AM