A verdict is expected this week in the case of a man arrested in Malawi after he told a BBC reporter he had had sex with pubescent girls as part of a “cleansing” ritual. But some Malawians are asking why…
Category: Health
Dying UK girl convinces judge to let her body be frozen
London (AP/UNB) — The teenage girl’s instructions were direct: She didn’t want to be buried, but to be frozen — with the hope she can continue her life in the future when cancer is cured. “I want to live and…
Healthy lifestyle can help you fight even genetic heart attack risk
Following a healthy lifestyle can cut in half the probability of a heart attack or similar events even among those at high genetic risk, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. “The basic message of our study is that DNA is…
10 superfoods you can include in your daily diet to cut diabetes risk
Diabetes is a chronic lifestyle disorder. The probability of developing it not only depends on genetic factors but is also influenced by environmental components. Eating right and maintaining a healthy body weight is the most important step towards controlling diabetes.…
Corporate lifestyle making more men diabetic than women
Women in the corporate sector are less afflicted with diabetes than men, show results of a survey by a health insurance company. Further, the average claims for diabetes-related ailments made by men is almost 13% higher than women, showing that…
World Diabetes Day observed
Dhaka – The World Diabetes Day was observed on Monday in the country as elsewhere in the world aiming to make people aware of the disease, with its theme as ‘Eyes on Diabetes’. Different government and non-government organisations arranged various…
World Diabetes Day observed
Dhaka – The World Diabetes Day was observed on Monday in the country as elsewhere in the world aiming to make people aware of the disease, with its theme as ‘Eyes on Diabetes’.
Girls, boys’ brains react differently to traumatic experiences
Adolescent girls who suffer traumatic stress undergo accelerated maturation in a brain region that integrates emotions and actions, according to a new study which found that stress affects the brains of boys and girls differently. Among youth with post-traumatic stress…
Using data to provide affordable healthcare to more people in Asia
Singapore – In Microsoft’s Data Culture Champions Series in Asia, we speak to Justin Fulcher of RingMD on how he is driving patient care transformation in Asia with a simple idea to match doctors and patients around the world —…
BD a focus country for US, says Bernicat
Dhaka – US Ambassador in Dhaka Marcia Bernicat on Sunday said Bangladesh is a focus country for the US government’s key development efforts on global health and they count on icddr,b’s research and innovation. “We all have an important role…
Thyroid hormone boost may reduce risk of birth complications
According to a new study, increasing the number of pregnant women given a common drug to boost thyroid hormone levels (in the case of women suffering from hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid disease) may lead to a reduced number of still-births,…
Trump: Obamacare key provisions to remain
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he is open to leaving intact key parts of President Barack Obama’s healthcare bill. Mr Trump, who has pledged to repeal the 2010 law, said he will keep the ban on insurers denying coverage…
BAU 7 regional conference on poverty eradication begins Sunday
A three-day-long international seminar of Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER) begins Sunday with a theme of “Advancement in technology for poverty reduction: opportunity and challenges’’ on Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). About 141 scientific papers will be presented in 6…
Planned Parenthood gets “outpouring of support” as Trump wins
By Olivia Becker In the hours after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, anecdotal evidence pointed to a surge of support for an organization that will likely find itself the target of a Trump administration: Planned Parenthood. And sure…
3 US states vote for marijuana: Lesson to beat back drugs?
Washington – Voters in three US states approved ballot measures on November 8, 2016, to legalize the use and possession of small amounts of marijuana, part of a continued shift in United States drug policy, Human Rights Watch said today.…
IBBL- icddr,b sign MoU for nutrition and fellowship programs
Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for contribution to the formation of Islami Bank Bangladesh Nutrition Unit and Islami, Bank Bangladesh Young Research Fellows Programme in icddr,b.…
Anesthesia used in childhood surgery doesn’t affect brain later
Anesthesia given to kids during early childhood surgeries does not affect their intelligence and academics in later life, claims a new study. The results were found in research on nearly 2,00,000 Swedish teens. School grades were only marginally lower in…
Arthritis: Even mild exercise could help reduce pain in elderly
According to a new study, low-impact exercise programme helps to decrease pain, improve mobility and enhance quality of life in older adults with arthritis and other muscle and joint conditions. “Joints will often stiffen if not used and muscles will…
National Professor MR Khan dies at 88
Dhaka: National Professor Dr MR Khan passed away at a city hospital on Saturday. He was 88. Dr Khan, who had been undergoing treatment at Central Hospital for various old-age complications, including respiratory problem, for over six months, breathed his…
Canola oil may help reduce belly fat
Making canola oil part of your diet may help you burn extra abdominal fat in less than four weeks, finds a new study. “Visceral, or abdominal, fat increases the risk for cardiovascular disease, and is also associated with increased risk…
Poor sleep affecting your child’s health? Keep the phone away from bed
Does your child indulge in playing games or watching videos on a smartphone or tablet even during bedtime? Beware, he/she may be over double the risk of having inadequate sleep, which may lead to various health issues, a study has…
Medical note by a non-medic: CRP Conundrum
M Zahidul Haque CRP or C-reactive protein is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. The level of CRP rises when some inflammations are there in the body. Inflammation generates when the body is attacked by bacteria,…
Vote for a brighter food future
Danielle Nierenberg On November 8, Americans have important choices to make at the polls. And it’s not only a question of who will be the next President of the United States. For many of us who value improving the food…
Your kid suffering from peanut allergy?
A wearable skin patch may help children who are allergic to peanuts by delivering small doses of peanut protein, according to a new study that calls for the therapy to be further explored. The study, published in the Journal of…
Vitamin E can modify pneumonia risk in older men
Depending on lifestyle choices, taking vitamin E supplements for boosting immunity can have different effects on modifying the risk of pneumonia in older men, a study has found. The study showed that vitamin E increased pneumonia risk by 68 per…
Pakistan court says schizophrenia ‘not mental disorder’
Dhaka – The Supreme Court in Pakistan has ruled that schizophrenia is not a mental illness, paving the way for the execution of a paranoid schizophrenic man convicted of murder, reports BBC. Imdad Ali was declared clinically insane after killing a…
2 billion children breathe toxic air worldwide, UNICEF says
New Delhi (AP/UNB) — A new report from UNICEF says most of the 2 billion children in the world who are breathing toxic air live in northern India and neighboring countries, risking serious health effects including damage to their lungs,…
Fatty acids help you prevent Alzheimer’s
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from fish may help to remove metabolites, including amyloid-beta peptides which is one of the factors that lead to Alzheimer’s, finds a study conducted by researchers from the University of Macau. The research published in the…
Fake doctor jailed in Jessore
Dhaka – A mobile court convicted a fake doctor and sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment at Basundia in Sadar upazila of Jessore on Saturday night.
Integrated efforts can prevent drug trafficking: Minister
Dhaka: Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Saturday urged the countries of the Indian Ocean region to take integrated initiatives and enhance cooperation to prevent drug trafficking and its illegal use. UNB News Agency Reported.