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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 11:17 AM

Pancreatic cancer urine test ‘hope’

A simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists. They found a
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM

De-stressing with yoga

Yoga releases tension in muscles through stretching: Yoga uses techniques to lengthen, stretch and relax muscles while
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Elimination of HIV and syphilis in Cuba

Cuba became the first country in the world to receive validation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it has eliminated mother-
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM

How much do you know about hydration?

There's no evidence to back that up. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men get about 125 ounces of water daily and that
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Diabetes and hot weather - staying safe in the heat

Whether you are going on holiday or simply spending some time outdoors in the heat, high temperatures and the close humidity do
8 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Easy breastfeeding techniques for new mothers

At the core of the unique bond between mother and child remains the intimate touch when the mother takes to her bosom the newborn for breastfeeding.
7 August 2015, 05:16 AM

Explore the benefits of breastfeeding

The scales have been tipped in favour of breastfeeding for a long time. Needless to say the associated benefits have been explored as well.
5 August 2015, 15:05 PM

Great leaps forward in ice cream history

It's one of the most complex food products you'll ever consume: a thermodynamic miracle that contains all three states of matter — solid, liquid, and gas — at the same time. And yet no birthday party, beach trip, or Fourth of July celebration is complete without a scoop or two.
4 August 2015, 05:38 AM

Food for the soul

From the title it might seem like I am going to speak about some sort of tree hugging philosophy, not really. This article is about what the title means literally. We all know food is nourishment for our body. Good food for good health is very important.
1 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Improving health indicators of Bangladesh

Recently Bangladesh has been invited to join the Advisory Board of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva which has an advisory committee consisting of
1 August 2015, 18:00 PM

A huge rare cardiac tumour removed at Apollo Hospitals

Recently a huge rare cardiac (heart) tumour of about 4.2 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm attached to the right ventricle and encroaching through right ventricular outflow tract
1 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Ways to stay healthy this rainy season

The rainy season may have its charms: the cool weather and the magnified pleasure of a cup of hot coffee. But it has dangers primarily in the form of diseases
1 August 2015, 18:00 PM

HIV flushed out by cancer drug

HIV can be flushed out of its hiding places in the body using a cancer drug, researchers show. The cornerstone of treatment, anti-retroviral therapy, kills the
1 August 2015, 18:00 PM

12 awesome things you can do with used tea bags

Have you ever thought how many awesome things a used tea bag can do? Don’t throw away that teabag because besides being a great drink, tea has quite a few household uses, reports Pulptastic.
30 July 2015, 11:13 AM