Fifteen countries, including Bangladesh, account for approximately two-thirds of the worldwide deaths linked to trans fat intake, says the World Health Organization’s (WHO) on Thursday.
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Global virus death toll passes 450,000: AFP tally
The novel coronavirus has killed at least 450,386 people since the outbreak began in China last December, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP as of 1900 GMT on Thursday.
Manifesto on Food for Health: Cultivating Biodiversity, Cultivating Health
A Manifesto on Food for Health has been produced by the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture. It states that it is possible to create good health through good nutrition. Health effects from the current industrial food…
Ershad not yet out of danger; no rumours please: GM Quader
Dhaka, July 1 – GM Quader, younger brother of Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad, on Monday urged all not to spread rumours over the health condition of Ershad, now undergoing treatment at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) here. “His condition…
Air pollution, biggest environmental threat to human health
By Emily Thampoe UN, Jun 17 2019 (IPS) – In a world that is becoming more and more industrial by the day, air pollution appears to be on the rise. While there have been efforts in major cities to combat…
WHO asked to report on current pathogen-sharing modalities
London 10 June (TWN): In considering the public health implications of the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing related to genetic resources, the first step should be to unpack the current modalities for pathogen sharing under…
Mothers in the US are dying: What are we doing to save them?
By Juan Pablo Segura Washington DC, Jun 7 2019 (IPS) – The maternal mortality rate in the United States is the highest of any developed country – and the rate is rising. The US is currently the most dangerous place…
World Health Assembly for antimicrobial resistance action
Geneva, 27 May (Heba Wanis): Member States at the 72nd World Health Assembly adopted a resolution on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), reiterating their commitment to urgently address AMR in recognition of the emerging public health threat of the loss of treatment…
Govt trying to kill Khaleda in jail without treatment: Fakhrul
Dhaka, May 24 – BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that the government is trying to kill their chairperson Khaleda Zia in jail by resorting to various tricks. “The government is prolonging Khaleda Zia’s stay in…
Khaleda’s health condition now at ‘dangerous’ stage: BNP
Dhaka, May 20 – BNP on Monday alleged that it chairperson’s Khaleda Zia’s health condition has reached a dangerous stage as she been ‘subjected to the government’s politics of vengeance’. Speaking at a press conference at BNP’s Nayapaltan central office,…
Weather change increases health risk to children
Health Desk Sudden change in weather pattern, burning sun, excessive sweating and dehydration are increasing health risks to children. As children are very vulnerable to weather change, a little fluctuation in temperature can cause several problems in their system leading…
WHO restructuring fails to take non-state actors on board
New Delhi, 24 April (KM Gopakumar): The recent restructuring of the World Health Organization (WHO) hierarchy fails to address conflict of interest in the implementation of the Framework of Engagement with Non-State Actors (FENSA). WHO announced its new structure on…
Prince Harry, Oprah to make mental health documentaries
Britain’s Prince Harry announced he is teaming up with US celebrity talk show host Oprah Winfrey on a documentary series for Apple about mental health yesterday. The Duke of Sussex, who is set to become a father this month, will…
Open access to sexual, reproductive health, rights urged
The Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), a Non-Governmental Organisation in Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council has in a statement said, Universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality are foundational…
69m children will die of preventable causes, says Unicef
UN children’s agency report highlights toll on youngsters by 2030 unless world leaders turn rhetoric into reality on fighting poverty Less than a year after the world promised to leave no one behind by signing up to an ambitious 15-year…
The 50 essenial products that could help people with disabilities
by Lyndal Rawlands UN, (IPS) – Wheelchairs, hearing aids, white canes and braille typewriters are just some of the products that help people with disabilities to participate fully in everyday life. Yet for many people with disabilities in developing countries…
Economic interests harming global health: WHO chief
By Lyndal Rowlands UN, (IPS) – Putting economic interests over public health is leading the world towards three slow-motion health disasters, Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization’s warned the world’s health ministers on Monday. Changes in the world’s…
Pig hearts can save humans!
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,…
India steps up fight against cigarette firms over health warnings
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…
5 ways honey can change your hair
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…
Saima addresses UN discussion on autism
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…
Eating pulses can shed a bit of weight
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…
WHO downgrades Ebola health risk
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…
Frog foam could deliver drug therapy
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…
China Shandong illegal vaccine scandal sparks anger
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…
Changing the workplace culture: how to get openness at every level
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,…
Calcium can ensure good night’s sleep
Calcium has been known long as good for our bones, but it might also be the key to a good night’s sleep, says a new study, unveiling a new theory how sleep works.The study showed that sleep depends on the…
‘Cold turkey’ best way to quit smoking, study shows
People who want to quit smoking are more likely to succeed if they go “cold turkey” by stopping abruptly, a study in Annals of Internal Medicine shows.Volunteers who used this approach were 25% more likely to remain abstinent half a…
Tumours shrunk ‘dramatically’ in 11 days
A pair of drugs can dramatically shrink and eliminate some breast cancers in just 11 days, UK doctors have shown. They said the “surprise” findings, reported at the European Breast Cancer Conference, could mean some women no longer need chemotherapy.The…
Having younger sibling lowers obesity risk in kids
Becoming an elder brother or sister before pre-school days can lower a child’s risk of becoming obese, researchers suggest, adding that children who didn’t have a sibling are three times more likely to become obese by the first grade.The birth…