Health Desk The risk of heat-related illness dramatically increased as the environmental temperature in Dhaka and elsewhere of the country climbed to 40 to 41°C or higher. It`s important – especially during heatwaves – to pay attention to the maximum…
Health Desk The weather is warmer, the birds are chirping, and the flowers are blossoming. But for you? That means your eyes are itchy, your nose is runny, and your head feels like it’s under more pressure than a batter…
Health Desk If the wonky weather conditions continue, we may have to say goodbye to a number of the healthy foods we love. As humans, food is more than our favorite thing to Instagram and watch on TV. It’s what…
Health Desk New research shows that people who drink full-fat milk are less likely to develop diabetes than those who drink low-fat milk When it comes to selecting dairy, it’s best to go the “whole” way in. Low-fat milk has…
Chennai, India – The arrival of Zika, seemingly out of nowhere, on the global health scene and hitting media headlines around the world almost daily, as well as the appearance of Yellow Fever virus for the first time in China…
By Osman Sharif Credit: Courtesy FAO Casablanca – This is not a minor issue. Chickpea, faba bean, lentil, common bean, field pea, mung bean, black gram, pigeon pea, cowpea, and grass pea are the major pulse crops produced globally. And…
Health Desk You started running months ago, yet every time you hop on the scale, you’re let down by the results. What gives? While running does burn mega calories, here are some reasons you may not be seeing the weight-loss…
One day, cardiac patients may enjoy a new lease on life with pig hearts beating in their chests, said researchers reporting a major advance Tuesday in cross-species organ transplantation.Given the dire shortage of organ donors, the use of animal hearts,…
Health Desk Americans just can’t sleep. Fifty to 70 million U.S. adults have a chronic sleep disorder and one in three adults get less than seven hours of sleep a night according to the CDC. Now, a new extensive sleep…
Dhaka – The Bangladesh government is failing to adequately respond to naturally occurring arsenic in drinking water across large areas of rural Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Approximately 20 years after initially coming to international…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just approved a version of Remicade, a drug used to treat autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis. The drug, developed by Celltrion and which will be co-marketed by Pfizer, goes by…
Dhaka – Nearly one in five married women in the country are obese or overweight, a new research from International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) has found, BSS news agency has reported. The study showed that out of…
India’s health ministry has ordered government agencies to enforce a new rule for bigger health warnings on cigarette packs, stepping up a fight against the country’s $10 billion cigarette industry that has shut down its factories in protest.The health ministry’s…
We’ve got some sweet tips on how to keep your mane looking flawless and it doesn’t even require any fancy salon product. All natural hair-care is all the rage and right now everyone is buzzing about honey! This all-natural ingredient…
Health Desk With shorts season around the corner, you’re probably in the midst of prepping your skin for the warmer temps. (Hello, there, long-lost razor.) But young or old, rail-thin or curvy, light or dark, if you’ve inherited the genetic…
Health Desk Rogue” beauticians who offer teeth whitening and people who sell illegal kits should face tougher penalties, councils in England and Wales say. Some kits contain 300 times the legal limit of hydrogen peroxide, the Local Government Association said.…
Dhaka – Chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Autism in Bangladesh and member of the WHO’s Advisory Panel on Mental Health, Saima Wazed Hossain, on Friday said 14 ministries are now working coordinately in Bangladesh to ensure rights of…
Health Desk A calorie is a calorie—except when you’re trying to lose weight. The foods you choose to eat can make or break a diet. Lucky for you, nutrition research now shows that some foods can help you whittle your…
A source of protein for the poor and rich alike, just one serving of pulses daily can also contribute to modest weight loss, reveals a study.According to researchers, consuming ¾ cup (130 grams) a day of beans, peas, chickpeas or…
Ginger Ginger has long been used in folk medicine to treat everything from colds to constipation. Ginger can be used fresh, in powdered form (ginger spice), or candied. Although the flavor between fresh and ground ginger is significantly different, they…
Ebola is no longer an “extraordinary health event” and the risk of the virus spreading is low, the World Health Organization says.It means the disease is not thought to be a significant public health threat to countries outside of those…
A new study has revealed a weight-loss trick that couldn’t be simpler: Turn down the volume in your environment (or your earbuds), and listen to yourself chew. Seriously, that’s it! (Photo: Getty Images) The findings of the study suggest that…
Foam made by miniature frogs to protect their eggs could offer a clever way to deliver healing drugs to burns patients, say scientists.Tough bubbles could trap and deliver medication while providing a protective barrier between the wound dressing and the…
Including vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables in your diet can prevent your eyes from developing cataract, a new study in twins has found. Cataract is a common condition in which the lens of the eye becomes cloudy as a…
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability, but quickly recognizing the signs of it and seeking immediate medical care from specialists can minimize the effects of the disease or even save a life, say an…
The black Labrador retriever recently detected a drop in blood sugar in 7-year-old Luke Nuttall, who has Type 1 diabetes. His glucose monitor didn’t pick it up, but Jedi did—and woke up Luke’s mother, Dorrie Nuttall, as he was trained.The…
Despite increased understanding of heart disease risk factors and the need for preventive lifestyle changes, patients suffering the most severe type of heart attack have become younger, more obese and more likely to have preventable risk factors such as smoking,…
By Liz Langley The black Labrador retriever recently detected a drop in blood sugar in 7-year-old Luke Nuttall, who has Type 1 diabetes. His glucose monitor didn’t pick it up, but Jedi did—and woke up Luke’s mother, Dorrie Nuttall, as…
Chinese citizens have reacted with anger and alarm at news of a massive illegal vaccine operation uncovered in Shandong province.The illegal vaccine ring involved hundreds of people, and affected 24 provinces and cities, local media said.On Monday, news that a…
We know that staff retention, increased productivity and enhanced reputation are all key to a successful organisation. But so, too, is the need to create an environment where employees can raise concerns without fear of being regarded unfavourably by management,…