Britain may be chilly, but at least a trip to the seaside here is unlikely to leave one with anything more serious than an ear infection. But could that change? Last week it was reported that some experts fear Britain…
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UN declaration on antimicrobial resistance signals recognition
On 21 September 2016 the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the political declaration on antimicrobial resistance.This is the 4th time in the history of the United Nations that a health topic has come to the attention of the UNGA.The…
The difference between bodybuilding and staying fit
Often the difference between the effort put and the results received show huge disparity because of a lack of understanding… Often the difference between the effort put and the results received show huge disparity because of a lack of understanding…
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…
83% of cervical cancer deaths could be prevented
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer states that many more lives of cervical cancer patients could possibly be saved if all the women who are eligible went for the screening. Researchers said the largest impact of screening…
Faridpur miracle baby airlifted to Dhaka for treatment
Dhaka – The newborn miracle baby, who was found alive while being buried at Alipur graveyard of Faridpur district town on Thursday morning, was brought to Dhaka on Saturday by a helicopter for better treatment, UNB news agency reported.
Mother won’t leave Dhaka hospital without her stolen child
The authorities are yet to recover a baby girl a day after she was stolen from Dhaka Medical College and Hospital.Three-month old Khadiza, her mother and elder sister were with her father Bahadur Dhali, who underwent surgery to remove a…
Seven natural diuretics to eat and drink
Health Desk There are several foods, drinks, herbs, and spices that work as natural diuretics in the body. Unless someone has a certain condition that causes their body to retain fluid, they should not increase their intake of diuretics. Using…
‘Dead newborn’ cries out at burial in Faridpur
Dhaka – Six hours after a physician declared it dead, a newborn baby was found alive while being buried at Alipur graveyard of Faridpur district town on Thursday morning, UNB news agency reported.
Depression, anxiety may increase with internet addiction
Health Desk A study has found that excessive use of internet could significantly increase the risk of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, especially among college-going students. The findings showed that individuals with internet addiction had more trouble…
Alzheimer’s stemmed but not stopped, say experts
Soaring rates of population growth and ageing have long been seen as portending a global explosion of Alzheimer’s, the debilitating disease that robs older people of their memory and independence. But an unexpected, and hopeful, trend may be emerging. In…
Long daytime naps are ‘warning sign’ for type-2 diabetes
Health Desk Napping for more than an hour during the day could be a warning sign for type-2 diabetes, Japanese researchers suggest. They found the link after analysing observational studies involving more than 300,000 people. UK experts said people with…
Better immune system to help prevent cancer, says study
Greater emphasis on immune system-based prevention should be central to new efforts to prevent cancer, researchers say. “The body’s immune system is capable of intercepting pre-malignancies and preventing cancer. It does so countless times every day in all of us.…
Are you fit to work?
According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, “Emotional intelligence matters twice as much as technical and analytical skill combined for star performance… And the higher people move up in the company, the more crucial emotional intelligence becomes.” Going back in time, there…
Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been treated for pneumonia, her doctor says, after she was taken ill at a 9/11 ceremony. Dr Lisa Bardack said she was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday and given antibiotics, but had become…
Rosatom makes significant breakthrough in cancer treatment
Dhaka – Russia’s state nuclear power corporation– Rosatom’s nuclear medicine specialists have made an important step forward in cancer treatment. Russian federal service for surveillance in healthcare has given authorisation to Rosatom’s scientific department – Institute of Physics and Power…
Nepal’s child brides and grooms
Nepal Has The Third Highest Rate of Child Marriage in Asia Narendra Chamar, who is now in his early 30s, laughs these days when he speaks about his marriage. But during the actual ceremony he cried so much they had…
Make biometric attendance mandatory, Minister asks hospitals
Dhaka: Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to make the biometric attendance system mandatory at all public hospitals to ensure the presence of doctors, nurses, officials and employees. UNB News Agency Reported.
6 medications that cause weight gain
When your doctor puts you on a prescription medication, reading the list of potential side effects can be daunting. While it may be tempting to ignore that fine print completely—after all, the benefits of being on the medicine will likely…
18 die of uterus cancer every day: study
Nearly 20 thousand women are affected by uterus cancer every year in the country. Of the affected, around 18 die every day but deaths could be prevented with the diagnosis at the primary stage. Specialists said that the socio-economic situation…
Slain suspected JMB trainer Murad’s autopsy done
Dhaka – The autopsy of alleged militant Murad alias Jahangir, who was killed in a ‘gunfight’ by police during a rain in the city’s Rupnagar on Friday night, was completed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Saturday.
IBBL, Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College sign MoU
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital on Saturday, 3 September 2016 at Islami Bank Tower for providing quality medicare services at affordable cost. Brig Gen (Retd.)…
Airport secreening as 10 Bangladeshis get Zika in S’pore, one at home
Dhaka – Health Minister Mohammad Nasim said on Thursday the government has strengthened airport screening for the passengers coming from Singapore following Zika virus outbreak in the city state. The minister on Thursday said they had already asked the authorities…
Singapore urges tests for pregnant women with Zika signs
Singapore urged all pregnant women showing symptoms of fever or rashes to have themselves tested for the Zika virus Wednesday after the number of cases in the city-state soared to 82. The United States and Britain joined Australia and Taiwan…
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…
Drug-dispensing contact lens may benefit glaucoma patients
A contact lens designed to deliver medication gradually to the eye could improve outcomes for glaucoma patients requiring treatment with eye drops, which are often imprecise and difficult to self-administer. The novel contact lens-based system, which uses a strategically placed…
Protein cages for designing various catalytic reactions
Compartmentalization is a common strategy used by living organisms to create isolated reaction environments to protect reaction catalysts from undesired reaction partners in cells. Mimicking such compartment systems is a novel approach for developing new biohybrid materials as well as…
Sensing viruses by exploring their electrical properties
Our living sphere is exposed to a wide range of pathogenic viruses—some known and others of novel origin. Currently, there is no method to continuously monitor the environment for viruses in general, and needless to say, a procedure for the…
Lower socioeconomic status linked with heart disease
People with lower socioeconomic status are much more likely to develop heart disease than those who are wealthier or better educated, according to a recent UC Davis study. Published online in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, the outcomes also show that this…
Green tea could prevent deadly artery explosion
Health Desk Here’s one more benefit of green tea you cannot ignore. Drinking green tea may prevent a deadly condition in which the body’s main artery becomes overstretched and bloated, a new study has claimed. Researchers at Kyoto University in…