National scale up of newborn cord care

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh hosted the Launching Ceremony of National Scale Up
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Black diamond - 1

Black foods have been around us forever; but recently scientists have rediscovered particular important ingredients inside these black foods.
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Financing new global health goal

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to move towards universal health coverage and to scale up international investment in catalytic
11 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Interactive Infograph: 10 common diseases

Interactive inforgraph of twelve common diseases of male and female
11 July 2015, 12:07 PM

Drug may 'slow breast cancer growth'

A cheap and safe drug could help half of women with breast cancer to live longer, scientists suggest.
9 July 2015, 06:27 AM

MDGs: Bangladesh is a role model now

Out of the 8 UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that were set, Bangladesh is well on its way to becoming a role model of success at achieving these
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

10 heart friendly foods

A recipe for a healthy heart would contain temperance, abundant open air and a little care. Yes, a little care is all that you need to save your heart from the
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Dutch campaigners fly abortion pills into Poland

Dutch campaigners have used a drone to fly abortion pills into Poland, reports BBC.
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Uppsala University organised seminar on health & allied sciences

Uppsala University is one of the oldest universities in Sweden that is more than 500 years old. Since its birth in 1477, it is continuously putting its effort for the
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Introduction of IPV in Polio endgame

There is steady progress against polio in the world in recent years. In May 2013, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) launched the Eradication &
4 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Zero weight gain Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is upon us, which means the nation has reshuffled its sleeping and eating patterns according to the ifatr and seheri timings. In this month weight gain can be easily avoided by eating the right kind of food some form of light exercise.
3 July 2015, 05:47 AM

Thinking about your ancestors can boost your mental performance

Why do people spend decades tracing their lineages?
2 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV

Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
1 July 2015, 14:07 PM

New Alzheimer’s treatment fully restores memory function

Australian researchers have come up with a non-invasive ultrasound technology that clears the brain of neurotoxic amyloid plaques - structures responsible for memory loss and a decline in cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients, reports sceincealert.com.
1 July 2015, 05:44 AM

11 reasons why you are not losing belly fat

Getting rid of your belly bulge is important for more than just vanity's sake and excess abdominal fat is associates with many health risks. Find the 11 reasons why your belly fat won't bulge.
1 July 2015, 05:33 AM

Sugary drinks kill 184,000 people every year

Sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths worldwide annually, including 25,000 deaths in the United States, according to a new study reports LiveScience.
30 June 2015, 08:48 AM

Iftar at Dhaba

When Dhaba first arrived on the scene, it blew us away with its mouth-watering innovative and, above all, affordable cuisines.
29 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Mushroom used in Chinese medicine slows weight gain

A mushroom used for centuries in Chinese medicine reduces weight gain in animals, say researchers in Taiwan.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Freeze sperm at 18, bioethicist urges men

The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen for use in later life because of the risks attached with being an older father, a UK bioethicist has argued.
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM

Head neck cancer in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is advancing fast in the horizon of head, neck and thyroid diseases. Cancer specialties of these regions are becoming much more important as head, neck and
27 June 2015, 18:00 PM