Vitiligo in children may signal hidden risks of hearing loss
18 October 2025, 20:08 PM
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Physiotherapy / Post Chikungunya joints and muscle pain management
18 October 2025, 20:08 PM
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Food upcycling: The missing link in our fight against food insecurity
18 October 2025, 20:07 PM
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New global guidelines target postpartum bleeding to save mothers’ lives
18 October 2025, 20:07 PM
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World Anaesthesia Day 2025 / Regional anaesthesia: A safer future for postoperative pain control
18 October 2025, 20:06 PM
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Entry tests for medical, dental colleges to be held on same day
13 October 2025, 13:25 PM
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Global tobacco use declined, but the epidemic persisted
11 October 2025, 18:06 PM
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The five sleep profiles that shape our mental health
11 October 2025, 18:01 PM
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Statin use in pregnancy: No increased risk of birth defects
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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World mental health day 2025: Protecting minds in humanitarian crises
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Conjunctivitis Contagious, not more than cold
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part of the eyeball and inner side of the eyelids. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they are more visible. This is what causes the whites of your eyes to appear reddish or pink.
9 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Health service activities of 2 hospitals in Dhamrai suspended over irregularities
Local administration has suspended the health service activities of two hospitals in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka due to various irregularities and not having necessary documents.
8 September 2021, 12:51 PM
Institute, supported by South Korea, produces 124 highly skilled nurses in Bangladesh so far
National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research in Bangladesh (NIANER) has produced 124 highly-skilled nursing leaders since its establishment in Bangladesh, with the support of South Korea, since 2016.
7 September 2021, 10:58 AM
Ear blocked with wax: Why it happens and what to do
Think of ear wax, or scientifically known as cerumen, as a defense mechanism for our ears to keep out foreign particles.
6 September 2021, 18:00 PM
What is Covid brain fog?
Brain fog is one of the rarer Covid-19 symptoms -- not talked about frequently. There are no complications in understanding brain fog; it’s a cognitive dysfunction, a hazy feeling that bars you from concentrating, or remembering things.
3 September 2021, 18:00 PM
Dos and don’ts after bypass surgery
Coronary artery bypass surgery, commonly referred to as “bypass surgery”, is very common nowadays -- with thousands of patients undergoing this procedure every year in Bangladesh.
2 September 2021, 18:00 PM
How long can a Covid patient infect others?
How long is a person who has contracted Covid-19 contagious is simple math, but we don’t like to dabble with math and numbers when we are stuck at home isolating. Allow us to make it easier for you.
30 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Eco-friendly sanitary pads a win for health, environment
Reusable sanitary napkins can be an extremely beneficial alternative to plastic pads, which can be detrimental to both women’s health and the environment, said experts at the third National Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) yesterday.
30 August 2021, 18:00 PM
What is long Covid?
Don’t panic if you still feel extremely weak, climbing a few flights of stairs, four weeks after recovering from Covid-19. Scientists are becoming more aware of “long Covid” manifestations and how they may impact patients.
27 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 vaccine and pregnancy: Addressing concerns
Health risks among pregnant women posed by Covid-19 have become a matter of concern as several expecting mothers died from the infection in Bangladesh in recent months.
26 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Protecting heart during the pandemic
Like well-oiled machines, our hearts run day and night, but even the best machines need maintenance to be kept in prime condition.
25 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Signs you are low on vitamin C
Our body does not make or store vitamin C, so we have to eat it every day. If you eat a balanced diet, it is pretty easy to get enough vitamin C.
21 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Extreme heat is a clear and growing health issue
Extreme heat is an increasingly common occurrence worldwide, with heat-related deaths and illnesses also expected to rise.
21 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Managing post COVID-19 fatigue at home by physiotherapy
After recovering from COVID-19, it can take some time to feel back to normal. One most common symptom people feel after COVID-19 is fatigue. It might originate from the lingering immune response or because the lungs and heart are still recovering.
21 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Bhogtera Community Clinic: Setting precedence in normal delivery
Twenty-five-year old Khadija Akter of Moulvibazar’s Barlekha upazila got married in Chauddagram of Cumilla. She moved to her father’s house a few months ago as she was pregnant.
21 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Uncontrolled diabetes: A threat to vision
There are several medical conditions that affect the eyes. But diabetes poses high risk of vision loss and even blindness.
18 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt should introduce health insurance coverage for RMG workers, says lawmaker Mujibul
Lawmaker Md Mujibul Huq has urged the government to work in collaboration with private entities and introduce a national initiative regarding health insurance coverage for readymade garment workers and wage earners.
18 August 2021, 14:23 PM
Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi off to India for treatment
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament and lawmaker from Gaibandha-5, Md Fazle Rabbi Miah, was flown to India today for treatment due to post-operation related complications and medical check-up.
18 August 2021, 06:52 AM
Patients deprived of healthcare
The government is yet to decide when to re-open Praava Health after temporarily suspending its operation about two weeks ago due to “minor” violations of rules, leaving the private health service provider in limbo at a time when hospitals in the capital are overwhelmed with Covid patients.
17 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Diabetes and Covid-19: What to do
While it is unlikely that people with diabetes are more likely to contract Covid-19, they are certainly more likely to have serious complications if they contract it.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM