A total lunar eclipse will occur on Friday, said the Climate Division of Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday.
Category: Health
গর্ভবতী মাকে ভায়াগ্রা: প্রাণ গেলো ১১ নবজাতকের
গর্ভাবস্থায় ভায়াগ্রা পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষার জেরে প্রাণ হারিয়েছে অন্তত এগারটি নবজাতক শিশু। নেদারল্যান্ডসে একটি সমীক্ষায় অংশ নেয়া এসব নারীদের ওপর পরীক্ষাটি চালানো হয়েছিলো। শিশুদের মৃত্যুর প্রেক্ষাপটে জরুরী ভিত্তিতে বন্ধ করা হয়েছে এ পরীক্ষা নিরীক্ষা।
Elton John, Prince Harry, seek to ‘smash’ HIV stigma
Elton John and Britain’s Prince Harry launched a $1.2 billion initiative Tuesday to “break the cycle” of HIV transmission as scientists announced disappointing results in the quest for an AIDS cure.
HC directs to display fees in clinics
Dhaka, July 24 – The High Court Division of the Supreme Court onTuesday directed the private clinics, hospitals, clinical laboratories and diagnostic centres display their charges and fees fixed for medical tests at public places.
7 ways to deal with post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after being involved in, or witnessing, traumatic events.
Novartis dumps antibiotic research
In early July, the Swiss drug company Novartis declared that it was closing down its antibiotic research programme to discover new antibiotics.
First malaria drug in 60 years given approval
A drug to treat malaria – the first such pill to get approval in 60 years – has been given the green light by authorities in the United States. The medicine is specifically for the recurring form of malaria, which…
ম্যালেরিয়া চিকিৎসায় বড় অগ্রগতির খবর
৬০ বছরের মধ্যে এই প্রথম ট্যাফেনোকুইন নামের এক ধরণের একটি ট্যাবলেটকে ম্যালেরিয়ায় চিকিৎসায় ব্যবহারের জন্য সবুজ সংকেত দিলো যুক্তরাষ্ট্র। এই ঔষধটি বিশেষ ভাবে কাজ করবে একবার ম্যালেরিয়া হওয়ার পর শরীরে তার জীবাণু আবার জেগে ওঠা ঠেকাতে। বিশ্বে এ ধরণের ম্যালেরিয়াতে…
Dangerous complacency’ looms over world AIDS meeting
Thousands of experts and activists descend on Amsterdam to bolster the battle against AIDS amid warnings recently that “dangerous complacency” may cause a resurgence of the epidemic that has already killed 35 million people.
10-year-old Somali girl dies after female genital mutilation
A 10-year-old girl has bled to death after undergoing female genital mutilation in Somalia, an activist said, a rare confirmed death in the country with the world’s highest rate of the practice.
Singapore personal data hack hits 1.5m
Hackers have stolen personal data in Singapore belonging to some 1.5 million people, or more than a quarter of the population, officials say. They broke into the government health database in a “deliberate, targeted and well-planned” attack, a government statement…
3 women held for allegedly carrying 24k pieces of Yaba
Comilla, Jul 20 – Police on Thursday arrested three nomadic women with 24,000 pieces of contraband Yaba pills carried inside betel nuts from Baldakhali of Daudkandi, Cumilla.
Air pollution up at alarming rate in BD district of Comilla
Comilla, July 20 – Air pollution, especially emission of huge quantity toxic elements with black smoke from unfit vehicles and noise pollution are increasing day by day across the district.
3 suspected drug traders killed in Comilla, Ctg ‘gunfights’
Dhaka, July 20 – Three suspected drug traders were killed in reported gunfights in Chattogram and Cumilla early Friday.
37,225 people held in anti-drug drives: Amu
A total of 37,225 people were arrested and 25,575 cases were filed in the drives against narcotics across the country so far, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said on Wednesday.
Good aquaculture practices imperative for sound public health
In addition to ensuring safe fish and its production, a good aquaculture practice is very vital for sound public health besides boosting country’s export list. There should be adequate measures to bring all the fish growers, traders, feed manufactures, sellers…
Air pollution remains cause for alarm in Asia
By Sinsiri Tiwutanond Bangkok, Jul 17 2018 (IPS) – At the start of Bangkok, the pollution in Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, reached six times the World Health Organization’s guideline levels for air quality.
Higher blood-lead in pregnant BD women: Study
Powdered turmeric, agrochemicals, lead-soldered cans possible sources Dhaka, July 18 – Presence of higher blood lead level (BLL) has been found in pregnant women of rural areas in Bangladesh, said a recent icddr,b study done in collaboration with Stanford University,…
US threatened Ecuador, WHO over breastfeeding resolution
A resolution to encourage breastfeeding at the recent World Health Assembly in May this year provoked the US to threaten Ecuador and the World Health Organization (WHO) with retribution.
Good agriculture practices to ensure sound public health underscored
Speakers at a function here called for following good agriculture practices to ensure food safety and free public health from various non-contagious diseases like cancer, heart ailment and liver cirrhosis. They said collective efforts of all the government and non-government…
Intern held for ‘raping’ schoolgirl at Sylhet hospital
An intern of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital was arrested on Monday allegedly for raping a schoolgirl at the hospital.
Khaleda sick, relatives fail to meet her: Sister
Dhaka – Though they got permission from the jail authorities, the relatives of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia could not meet her on Saturday due to her illness, said her sister.
J&J ordered to pay $4.69 bn damages in talc cancer case
WASHINGTON,(BSS/AFP) – US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was Thursday ordered to pay out $4.69 billion in damages in a lawsuit representing 22 women and their families who alleged a talc sold by the company contained asbestos and caused them to suffer…
Suspended cop among 3 held with Yaba in Ctg
Detectives arrested a suspended assistant sub-inspector (ASI) and two of his associates along with Yaba tablets from Bahaddarhat area in the city on Thursday.
Probe into Samoa infant deaths after vaccine jabs
International health experts launched an investigation Thursday into why two Samoan infants died shortly after receiving childhood vaccination injections in a tragedy that has rocked the close-knit Pacific nation.
Tackling antimicrobial resistance together
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a working paper which offers practical tips and suggestions to form the multisectoral coordination needed to develop and implement National Action Plans (NAPs) on AMR (antimicrobial resistance).
Doctor bars rescued Thai boys from World Cup final
CHIANG RAI, Thailand,(BSS/AFP) – The eight young footballers rescued from a cave in Thailand after more than two weeks underground are unlikely to be able to take up an offer to attend the World Cup final in Moscow, doctors said…
Menon undergoes successful surgery
Social Welfare Minister Rashed Khan Menon, who was hospitalised on Thursday following a hip joint injury, underwent a successful surgery at a city hospital on Tuesday.
West African states in joint fight against root crop ‘Ebola’
Researchers from half a dozen states in West Africa have joined together in a battle against what one expert calls a root crop “Ebola” — a viral disease that could wreck the region’s staple food and condemn millions to hunger.…
Mobile court fines a Ctg Max Hospital Tk 10 lakh
A Mobile court here today fined Taka 10 lakh to much-talked-about Max Hospital for negligence in treatment.The mobile court led by Executive Magistrate Sarwar Alam also gave 15 days to Max Hospital authority to correct different irregularities.