Happy friends could help teenagers beat depression

For teenagers, surrounding themselves with friends, particularly friends in a good mood could significantly reduce their risk of developing depression, and improve their ability to recover from it.
22 August 2015

Scientists discover how the obesity gene works (video)

Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.
21 August 2015

Missing baby found dead

The body of an eight-month-old baby girl was found floating in a pond near her house at Hostishando village in Uzirpur upazila of the
19 August 2015

‘Female Viagra’ gets US approval

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed "Female Viagra".
19 August 2015

Music 'reduces pain and anxiety' for surgery patients

Listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain, according to a review.
16 August 2015

Eye movements 'change scenes' during dreams

For the first time, scientists record from individual brain cells during the dreaming phase of sleep.
16 August 2015

Knowing prediabetes status helps to curb future diabetes risk

Patients with fasting blood sugar level at 100-125 mg/dl are considered as pre-diabetic. A recent study found that patients with
15 August 2015

An unpredictable medical threat

Influenza is a viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, bronchi and, occasionally, lungs. Infection usually lasts for about a
15 August 2015

Gel eases inflammatory bowel problems

A gel that sticks to affected tissue and delivers medicine gradually over time could help treat some inflammatory bowel problems,
15 August 2015

Bariatric surgery: How it benefits you

In recent years, there is an alarming rise in the incidence of obesity and diabetes in Bangladesh, especially in the urban area. If it
15 August 2015

Medical cannabis under spotlight!

Across the globe, cannabis (ganja) is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can be
15 August 2015

Low-fat diets 'better than cutting carbs' for weight loss

A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.
14 August 2015

Lightning kills fisherman

A fisherman was killed by lightning in Hakaluki Haor area at Gobindopur village in Juri upazila of the district yesterday morning. The
13 August 2015

Section 144 to quell BCL factions' tension

Fulchhari upazila administration yesterday enforced Section 144 on meetings and rallies in the upazila and surrounding areas.
13 August 2015

46 workers die of silicosis in three years

Silicosis, an incurable disease caused by silica dust, has taken the lives of 46 workers in the last three years in 25 limestone grinding
13 August 2015

2 suspects held over Niloy murder

Detectives arrested two alleged members of Ansarullah Bangla Team today in connection with their involvement in blogger Niloy murder.
13 August 2015

BCL man remanded over killing party colleague

A Sylhet court places a BCL man on a two-day remand over the killing of a party colleague in a factional clash the previous day.
13 August 2015

Seven shops gutted

At least two guest houses and seven shops were gutted in a devastating fire at Sagor Super Market in the district town yesterday. The fire
12 August 2015

Cops, not ACC, to handle non-govt forgeries

Cabinet approves in principle amendment to ACC law, which would bar the anti-graft body from dealing with forgery, cheating cases in non-government sector. Cops will now handle these cases.
10 August 2015

HC questions VAT on private universities

The High Court questions the legality of a government decision to impose 7.5 percent VAT on the tuition fee of students of private universities.
9 August 2015