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Two more children die from measles
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Six more die from measles, measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
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Lifestyle
17 die from measles, measles-like symptoms in highest single-day toll
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Barisal medical interns call off strike
Interns at Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital call off their indefinite strike following an assurance of fulfillment of their demand from the hospital authorities.
19 May 2016, 04:13 AM
25% of pregnancies end in abortion!
One in four pregnancies ends in an abortion each year, global estimates from the World Health Organisation and Guttmacher
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM
What causes burning feet?
Many people complain burning sensation in feet, but they hardly think that it could be a connection with complications of other
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Which one is more harmful: Mosquito or mosquito coil?
Recently a research report shows that, in most of the mosquito coils consumed in Bangladesh contain active ingredient more than acceptable standard rate.
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Hope for multidrug-resistant TB patients
Rapid diagnostic test and shorter, cheaper treatment signal new hope for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients,
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Healthiest ways to cook veggies and boost nutrition
Veggies are really good for you. And you can make them even more nutritious if you prepare them in ways that maximise their benefits.
14 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Scientists make 'second skin' to hide wrinkles
Scientists claim to develop an invisible elastic film that can be applied to the skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and eye bags.
11 May 2016, 06:36 AM
Being overweight 'may be less unhealthy'
Being overweight may not be as unhealthy as it was 40 years ago, Danish research suggests.
11 May 2016, 05:32 AM
Transmittable diseases: Jail proposed for not undergoing test
Government approves a draft law with a provision of jail term and fine for a person who is affected with transmitted disease but does not undergo medical detection procedure.
9 May 2016, 10:07 AM
Global sleeping patterns revealed by app data
The world's sleeping patterns have been revealed by scientists analysing data collected from an app. It showed the Dutch have nearly an hour more in bed every night than people in Singapore or Japan.
8 May 2016, 03:19 AM
5 health benefits of apple cider vinegar
While the uses for white vinegar are plentiful, apple cider vinegar has arguably even more applications. Its wide-ranging benefits
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Embryo study shows life's first steps
Scientists say a breakthrough in growing embryos will improve fertility treatments and revolutionise knowledge of the earliest
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM
What does a heart attack feel like?
A heart attack is a sudden and sometimes fatal occurrence of coronary thrombosis (blockage of the flow of blood to the heart,
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Uncovering health inequalities
Having a skilled health professional during childbirth can save the life of a woman and her child. But, in many parts of the
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Should we switch from tobacco to e-cigarettes?
Smokers should be offered and encouraged to use e-cigarettes to help them quit, says a leading medical body. The UK's Royal College of Physicians says there is resounding evidence that e-cigarettes are much safer than smoking and aid quitting. With the right checks and measures, vaping could improve the lives of millions of people, it says in a new, 200-page report. It says fears that e-cigarettes are a gateway to smoking are unfounded.
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Germany to legalise medicinal cannabis: minister
Germany is to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes early next year, the health minister said on Tuesday.
5 May 2016, 06:56 AM
Major breakthrough in lab-grown human embryos
Scientists report that they have grown human embryos in the lab for nearly two weeks, an unprecedented feat that promises advances in assisted reproduction, stem-cell therapies and the basic understanding of how human beings form.
5 May 2016, 05:06 AM
Breast cancer: Scientists hail 'very significant' genetic find
Scientists say they have a near-perfect picture of the genetic events that cause breast cancer.
2 May 2016, 15:31 PM
Scientists raise fear of higher Zika risk
The mosquito-borne Zika virus may be even more dangerous than previously thought, scientists in Brazil say.
2 May 2016, 04:23 AM
Pain in the big toe
Gout is a notorious cause of sudden pain in the big toe joint, along with redness and swelling. Osteoarthritis is another culprit
30 April 2016, 18:00 PM