Blocking brain inflammation halts Alzheimer's disease

Blocking the production of new immune cells in the brain could reduce memory problems seen in Alzheimer's disease, a study suggests.
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

A compassionate approach to save life of a construction worker

Mr Mizanur Rahman (22) is a young construction labour. On the evening of January 3, 2016, while Mizanur was working for a building inside Bashundhara Residential Area, he fell from height followed by an electric shock. He was brought to Apollo Hospitals Dhaka by his fellow workers. The poor patient got a deep injury all over his limbs with profuse bleeding. There was superficial burn over his right lower limb and left lower limb also.
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Tips to avoid Diabetes complications

Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both.
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Cholera vaccine supply set to double

The global supply of oral cholera vaccines is set to double after World Health Organisation (WHO) approved a third producer, helping to address global shortages and expand access in more countries.
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Surprising things that can damage your liver

It is not something you probably think much about, but your liver is a key player in your body's digestive system. You need to treat it right so it can stay healthy and do its job. Liver has several important things to do. It helps clean your blood by getting rid of harmful chemicals that your body makes. It makes a liquid called bile, which helps you break down fat from food. It also stores sugar called glucose, which gives you a quick energy boost when you need it. Taking care of your liver is far more about avoiding what is bad. Here are some ways to keep your liver healthy:
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

25 upazila health complexes to get telemedicine centres today

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division under its 'Info Sarker' project will launch 25 Telemedicine Centers at
9 January 2016, 18:00 PM

700 get free diabetes treatment

At least 700 patients, including pregnant women, were given free treatment of diabetes from a health camp at Sirajdikhan in Munshiganj
8 January 2016, 18:00 PM

10 hurt in BCL factional clash

Two factions of the Omargani MES University College unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League clashed on Chittagong city's
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Ibrahim Medinet Premium Services inaugurated in capital

Aiming to ensure an easy and comfortable health treatment, Ibrahim Medinet Premium Services (IM) started journey on Tuesday, said a press release.
6 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Lawyers-court staff clash hurts 10

Ten people were injured in a clash between lawyers and court employees on the district judge court premises in Laxmipur town yesterday.
5 January 2016, 18:00 PM

What's in a cigarette?

Over 3,200 Americans under the age of 18 smoke their first cigarette every day, and most of them are unaware of what they are getting into. Many new smokers may not realize how quickly their new habit can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lung diseases, and certain types of cancer.
4 January 2016, 10:49 AM

N'ganj 7-murder accused ex-Rab man Tareque shifted to DMCH

Sacked Rab official Tareque Sayeed, who is an accused in the Narayanganj seven-murder case, was shifted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital from Dhaka Central Jail as he felt pains in the legs, waist, and spinal cord yesterday.
3 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Male keen to recruit more physicians

The Maldives is eager to recruit more physicians from Bangladesh and sought cooperation from Bangladesh in the areas of higher education and trainings programmes in different sectors.
3 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Dementia loved ones benefit from visits

Spending time with loved ones with dementia is important even after they fail to recognise the faces of friends and family, a dementia charity says.
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon). IBS commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation. It is a chronic condition that you will need to manage for long term.
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Five foods that may help prevent cancer

Reach for these super foods to supercharge your odds of staying ahead of cancer and maximising your health.
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Winter diarrhoea in children

Most of the children experience few episodes of diarrhoea in their early age. In winter, viral diarrhoea is quite common. At present if we pay a visit to any children ward, we will find many cases of diarrhoea with different grades of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Dealing with motion sickness

People are often seen nauseating in their journey. It is a common condition that we all experience during our travel through car, bus and train. Sailors and travellers have suffered from motion sickness since the earliest times. Before, it was only known to travellers of sea and is frequently mentioned as sea sickness in Greek and Roman texts.
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Govt to set up domestic animal hospital in capital

Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain yesterday said that the government would set up a hospital for domestic animals
2 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Inspiration to Fly High: A platform for aspiring entrepreneurs

Many of us have thought of starting our own venture. We have great ideas, but don't know where to start.
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM