Melbourne – While combination antiretroviral therapy has meant that people with HIV can live longer lives, research shows that the virus makes fundamental changes to the immune system by increasing the risk of developing age-related conditions.
Category: Life
Journalist Ataus Samad, recalled, eulogised
Noted journalist and former leader of the journalist community Kamal Lohani said on Monday that the works of Ataus Samad should be preserved as an asset for the development of the journalists’ skills and practical knowledge.
Nanotech bandage heals wounds in days
Hazem Badr [Cairo] Egyptian researchers have developed a bandage embedded with nanoparticles for the treatment of wounds using the anti-epilepsy drug Phenytoin, known for its capacity to treat skin injuries. The bandage can heal wounds in a few days, after…
BNP leader Hannan Shah passes away
Dhaka – BNP standing committee member ASM Hannan Shah passed away at a hospital in Singapore early Tuesday. He was 76, UNB news agency reported.
Extraordinary action needed to achieve SDGs, says new forecast
Will the world achieve the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030? What can business do to lead the charge? DNV GL set out to answer these two critical questions in its new forecast examining the future of…
Rosatom to Help Fighting Cancer
Dhaka-Rosatom, Federal Biomedical Agency (FMBA) and IAEA signed an agreement to join their efforts in implementing the Program of Action for Cancer Therapy.
Middle East life expectancy drops due to conflict
Wars and uprisings in the Middle East have wiped five years off local life expectancy due to high casualties and drops in healthcare standards, a study warns. The result of the ongoing war in Syria and intermitted, violent political uprisings…
Brother of Syrian boy wounded in Aleppo dies
Beirut (AP/UNB) — Opposition activists say the brother of a wounded Syrian boy who gained international attention has died. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Sunday that Ali Daqneesh, 10, died the day before from wounds sustained in…
An analysis of draft Bangladesh National Youth Policy 2016
Arup Barua Young people enjoy a critical junction of human lives, where the transition from childhood to adulthood takes place. This phase goes beyond physical transformation rather a set of transformation which entails biological, psychological, socio-cultural and political adaptation. Age…
Egyptian women No.1 in beating husbands
Egyptian women are number one in beating their husbands, says UN crime statistics.While the East is not known for ‘abusive’ women, surprising statistics revealed by the UN indicate that Egyptian women are ‘world number one’ in abusing and beating their…
“The search for extra-terrestrial life in the Universe” published
One of the most enthralling questions that we often find ourselves asking is that whether there is life beyond Earth or are we just alone in this ever expanding massive Universe? Often times, it is through books, movies and TV…
Life expectancy increases by about 2 yrs: Report
The life expectancy of people in Bangladesh has increased by about two years in 2015 from 2011, according to a new report of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
‘World invited’ to Muhammad Ali’s Louisville funeral
A huge procession and funeral will be held for Muhammad Ali on Friday to “allow anyone that is there from the world to say goodbye”, his family says. The funeral will be in Ali’s home city of Louisville, Kentucky. Ex-President…
Green village proves high value of low carbon living
A GREEN village with minimum 7.5 star energy efficiency ratings is proving near zero carbon communities are not only achievable but can also save residents money. The Lochiel Park Green Village in South Australia’s capital Adelaide, consists of about 100…
Dr. Shahjada Pahlovy wins Subir Chowdhury Medal of Quality Leadership
SAE International announces that Shahjada Ahmed Pahlovy, PhD, Expert Research Engineer with Dynax Corporation, is the winner of the Subir Chowdhury Medal of Quality Leadership.
Prolonged sitting causes early deaths
Sitting for more than three hours per day is responsible for nearly four percent of deaths in the world, shows an analysis of surveys from 54 countries around the world.Reducing sitting time to less than three hours per day would…
Two killed in Jhenaidah road accident
JHENAIDAH – Two people including a woman were killed and three others injured in a road accident at Hatgopalpur-Chagolbandha crossing in Sadar upazila today.The deceased were Robiul Islam Latu, 50, son of Siraj Uddin of Fursandhi village and Saira Khatun,…
‘Tree Man’ undergoes ‘successful’ surgery
‘Tree Man’ Abul Bajandar, who was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital with a rare skin disease, underwent a successful surgery on his right hand on Saturday.
Boss can influence health!
Strong and effective leadership are vital for any workplace. Managers play a huge role in creating the best work environment, polishing the behaviour of employees, and also promoting their health and wellness.However, a new study suggests that managers must be…
Exercise and meditation helps to fight depression
If you feel down and out most of the time, try meditation coupled with aerobic exercises twice a week for just two months to beat the blues forever, finds a study, adding that this mind and body combination reduced the…
Americans to control sugar intake
Americans say they are on a sugar detox.A Reuters/Ipsos poll of 1,883 adults living in the United States, conducted on 15-21 January, finds that 58 percent say they tried to limit sugar in their diets in the previous 30 days.…
Tributes come from all over for Benoit Violier ‘world’s best chef’
The world’s top chefs, restaurateurs and food critics have been paying tribute to Benoit Violier, who was found dead at his home in Switzerland.The 44-year-old’s Swiss restaurant came top of the French La Liste ranking of the world’s 1,000 best…
A cup of coffee can keep you fit
Struggling to stick to fitness regime? Have a cup of coffee! According to an interesting study, the use of caffeine could help people stick to their fitness plans.Researchers said that reducing perception of effort during exercise using caffeine (or other…
Exercise reduces heart problems
Regular exercise can reduce heart disease risk in people suffering from depression, NDTV reports based on new research.Depression is commonly associated with worse outcomes for patients with heart disease and other conditions.As many as 20 per cent of people hospitalised…
Introverts uncomfortable in modern offices
Modern office features such as hot-desking or desk-sharing and open-plan floors appeal mainly to extrovert workers but others find them uncomfortable, a new research has found.The findings highlighted that extroverts are significantly happier at work and have higher levels of…
More kids can slow down ageing
If you want to live long, don’t shy away from going for more kids. According to an interesting study, the number of children born to a woman influences the rate at which her body ages.The findings showed that women who…
Dressing style tells your story
Do you prefer bright coloured clothes? Perhaps it’s to do with your positive thoughts. Or if you have an eye for abstract prints, it’s likely that you have a bold personality. Your wardrobe choices can depict who you are as…
Alabama chief justice orders halt to same-sex marriage licences
By Colleen Jenkins The chief justice of Alabama’s Supreme Court ordered the state’s probate judges on Wednesday not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples despite a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court last year legalizing gay marriage. Gay marriage…
Chemical free vegetables preservation project has launched
A new research project at a cost of Tk20 lakh has been launched in the district recently to boost preservation of vegetables without using any kind of chemicals.
Bioactive glass used in tooth filling
Bioactive glass can be used in tooth fillings to reduce the ability of bacteria to attack composite tooth fillings, and perhaps even provide some of the minerals needed to replace those lost to tooth decay, engineers from Oregon State University…