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Raising questions about iron supplementation recommendations
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that high levels
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Ensuring high quality medical devices for Bangladesh
Health is a primary concern for everybody and the government. Health has a direct relationship with productivity. When a healthy
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Moving Bangladesh forward
As with every year, since 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) observes World
12 November 2016, 18:00 PM
British-Bangladeshi scientist successfully implants ‘bionic eye’
British-Bangladeshi Dr Mahi Muqit has successfully implanted a “bionic eye” that has given a blind man some of his sight.
11 November 2016, 14:14 PM
Health ministry launches anti-tobacco campaign in mass media
The health ministry launches a national mass media campaign to create awareness among people about the deadly harm of tobacco that leads to deaths of nearly one lakh Bangladeshis every year.
9 November 2016, 14:33 PM
Many breast and cervical cancer deaths could be prevented with cost- effective interventions
Every year 800,000 women die of cervical and breast cancer, but where a woman lives will largely determine her chance of
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Tonic launches Let’s Move Bangladesh! challenge for November
Tonic has launched the “Let’s Move Bangladesh!” challenge from November 1, 2016. It officially kicked off via Tonic’s
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Paget's disease of the breast
At present time, there is an increasing awareness in the society about breast cancer, which is the second most common cancer
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
What’s causing your sore throat?
Is it a common sore throat or strep? We all know that raw, scratchy feeling in the back of the throat. The cause may be as
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Depression: let’s talk
Depression is an illness that can happen to anybody. It causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday
5 November 2016, 18:00 PM
20/20/20 to protect your eyes from Digital Eye Strain
Do you spend long hours staring at digital screens, be it your desktop or laptop or the mobile phone? Do you feel irritation in your eyes or have red eyes? Then you are probably suffering from Digital Eye Strain.
2 November 2016, 04:29 AM
Why are so many Asian women dying from childbirth?
In most of the Asian countries including Bangladesh, pregnancy comes with a significant risk of death. The WHO data reveals stark disparities across Asia when it comes to maternal mortality ratio - the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
30 October 2016, 04:57 AM
Breast cancer awareness programme at DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) organised a breast cancer awareness programme for its female members at the Rajarbag Police Line.
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Breathing life back into our cities
Air pollution is not just a little haze in the distance. Air pollution outdoors and inside our homes claims an estimated 6.5 million lives every year. It impacts our health through long-term exposure and causes near-term climate change, threatening the lives of future generations.
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
High strength cannabis linked to becoming dependent
New data presented at this year’s International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (20-22 October) adds to
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Abuse of prescription drugs
Drug abuse and addiction is a social problem and affects people from all walks of life and all socioeconomic statuses.
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Foods that boost your immune system
We are often very much interested to supplementary vitamins to boost our immune system. But the natural sources are always the best way to do that. Following are some food that may do this.
29 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Mashrafe to work for raising diabetes awareness
Danish company Novo Nordisk has launched a campaign in Bangladesh by engaging Bangladesh Cricket Team Captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as the brand ambassador to create awareness on the prevention, detection, management and control of diabetes.
28 October 2016, 09:30 AM
PM seeks doctors' help to implement SDG
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeks doctors' sincere support to implement the 15-year Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to make the country's healthcare system befitting to time.
26 October 2016, 07:51 AM
Autism study shows lasting benefits of early interaction
A year-long training programme to help parents communicate with their very young autistic children reduced symptoms of the disorder up to six years later, according to a follow-up analysis.
26 October 2016, 05:46 AM