Non-communicable diseases cause 74pc of global deaths: WHO

Non-communicable diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes are responsible for 74 percent of deaths globally and cracking down on risk factors could save millions of lives, the WHO said yesterday.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

The magic of low voice

Have you heard the famous quote, ‘90% of the friction of life is caused by the wrong tone of voice!’ Yes, the psychological effects of being yelled at in a relationship are numerous.
17 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Many feared huge numbers of people would die from pandemic: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government and concerned stakeholders' collective and timely efforts helped avoid possible disasters saving many lives from the Covid-19 pandemic.
10 September 2022, 15:25 PM

Diagnostic centre in Ctg fined for using expired reagents

The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) fined a diagnostic centre in Chattogram today (September 4, 2022) for using expired reagents with medical tests.
4 September 2022, 14:43 PM

Over 50? These problems can sneak up on you

Ageing obviously causes the body’s internal organs to age as well, and creates a variety of health issues in elderly life. According to the National Council on Ageing, about 92% of the elderly have at least one chronic condition, and nearly 77% have two or more. Here are some of the most prevalent health problems that older adults face.
3 September 2022, 09:28 AM

Bill for icddr,b placed in parliament

A bill titled “The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh Act, 2022” was placed in parliament today in order to repeal the military regime ordinance over the icddr,b in line with a verdict of the higher court.
30 August 2022, 16:38 PM

Action plan to prevent unnecessary C-Sections being implemented: Health Minister

An action plan titled “promotion of normal vaginal delivery, Prevention of Unnecessary Cesarean Section and Creating awareness about necessity and justification of Cesarean Section” is under implementation in order to increase the rate of normal delivery and reduce caesarean section, the health minister told parliament today (August 29, 2022).
29 August 2022, 15:13 PM

Medicine stores will remain open 24hrs: Health Minister

Medicine stores will remain open 24 hours, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said.
25 August 2022, 07:49 AM

The Monsoon Guests: Plight we can’t seem to stop

The monsoon season comes with its aesthetics, its hassles in this bustling city, but most of all, its yearly guests, Mosquitoes. Our guests of the season seem to go through a rampaging period during this time. They get their invitation from places all over us. The water that is lodged in many places due to rain in this season, humidity and other external factors that creates favorable breeding conditions for mosquitoes to lay their eggs in and exponentially cause the growth in their numbers to insurmountable figures.
20 August 2022, 07:13 AM

Cholera vaccination: Second round campaign begins in 5 Dhaka areas

The second round of the oral vaccination campaign against cholera began today (August 3, 2022) at 8 am in five selected Dhaka areas.
3 August 2022, 06:37 AM

2 liquid oxygen plants to be set up in Bangladesh: Health Minister

Two liquid oxygen plants will be set up in the country to improve supply of oxygen for the treatment of Covid-19 patients, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today (July 23, 2022).
23 July 2022, 11:31 AM

Japan’s solution for overworked employees? “Nap Box” where people can sleep standing up

Two Japanese businesses are collaborating to create a “nap box” where people can sleep standing up in an effort to combat lengthy workdays and overwork.
18 July 2022, 11:13 AM

Following abortion ban, US pharma seeks FDA approval for over-the-counter birth control pills

For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the US.
11 July 2022, 11:44 AM

Want to live longer? Think positive

A recent study conducted by researchers based in the US, has revealed that optimism – the ability to think positive – is key to prolonged life among women.
2 July 2022, 07:40 AM

Triggers hair growth: FDA approves first-of-its-kind alopecia treatment

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a drug called baricitinib as the first oral tablet for treating severe alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder affecting more than 300,000 people in the United States every year.
17 June 2022, 17:00 PM

Mark Cuban’s online pharma aims to slash medicine prices

People looking for less expensive alternatives to high-cost prescription medications now have a new and maybe surprising option.
8 June 2022, 15:00 PM

Small experimental drug trial sees cancer remission in all patients

A small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their rectal cancer successfully go into remission.
7 June 2022, 10:16 AM

Tall people less likely to develop heart diseases: Study

A recent study revealed that taller people are less likely to develop health complications such as heart diseases, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, The Guardian reported.
4 June 2022, 14:31 PM

Illegal health facilities: One of them even served embassies

Located in the capital’s upscale neighbourhood of Baridhara, Wahab Medical Practice has been making medical assessments of people travelling to western countries, says its website.
29 May 2022, 02:00 AM

Global health emergency rules: Countries adopt US-led initial reform

Countries around the world on Saturday adopted an initial U.S.-led reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations (IHR), the United States said.
28 May 2022, 19:36 PM