Fortified rice may help combat malnutrition in BD
A new study has shown that consuming fortified rice can significantly reduce anaemia and zinc…
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Population aging hallmark of 21st century
While rapid population growth may be the defining feature of the 20th century, with world…
LAUNCHFood: New paradigm for healthy eating in the Pacific
Leaders from across the Pacific, including Julie Bishop, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, came together…
Hospitals to offer free services on Nat’l Mourning Day
Public hospitals across the country and some private hospitals in the capital will provide free…
Vitamin B3 ‘may prevent miscarriages’
Taking Vitamin B3 could prevent miscarriages and birth defects, a study on mice suggests. Researchers…
The evolving face of technology and development
Blood-delivering drones? Check. 3D-printer working off the grid to print finger splints? Check. Disadvantaged women…
Fipronil tainted eggs found in 15 EU countries, Hong Kong
Fifteen EU countries as well as Hong Kong and Switzerland have received eggs contaminated with…
Khaleda undergoes eye surgery in London
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has undergone a successful eye surgery at an eye hospital in…
New FAA Flight Standards structure on Aug 20
WASHINGTON: FAA’s Flight Standards Service will officially be re-organized on August 20. “What’s important here…
Shkreli convicted of fraud
Former pharmaceutical chief executive Martin Shkreli has been found guilty of three counts of securities…
Urgent action needed on Hepatitis C
By Martin Khor It’s not acceptable that 500,000 M’sians are infected with the disease but…
BD to recruit 10,000 doctors soon: Nasim
Dhaka, Aug 3 – Health Minister Mohammad Nasim on Thursday said the government has taken…
Five foods to increase breast milk
Every year, the first week of August is observed as the World Breastfeeding Week throughout…
‘Pygopagus’ twins successfully separated in Dhaka
Dhaka – Conjoined twins–Tofa and Tahura–have successfully been separated by a group of expert physicians…
‘Breakthrough’ mosquito trap uses human smell and heat
London – A mosquito trap that uses a person’s smell combined with warm water and…
Death toll of swine flu rises to 10 in Myanmar
Three more people died of seasonal influenza A/H1N1-2009, also known as swine flu, in Myanmar’s…
Less than nine hours of rest might lead to weight gain and diabetes
Insufficient sleep has been linked to larger waistlines, up to three centimeters greater for people…
11 more Tripuira kids hospitalised in Chittagong
Eleven more children from hilly Tripurapara in Sitakunda Upazila of the district were admitted to…
Eat leafy vegetables and eggs: keep your brain healthy
A nutrient called lutein, which is present in leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and…
China to lead in organ transplants by 2020
China is on track to lead the world in organ transplant surgeries by 2020 following…
Saima gets Int’l champion award for autism
Saima Wazed Hossain has been awarded the International Champion Award from Shema Kolainu, a New…
A curable disease isolates a Kurigram family!
Kurigram – When a family member is affected by a serious but unnoticeable disease, others…
Harmful surgery on intersex children unnecessary
Doctors in the United States continue to perform medically unnecessary surgeries that can inflict permanent…
Maternal high-fat diet may affect kids’ mental health: Study
Babies whose mothers consumed a high-fat diet during their pregnancy may be at an increased…
BD civil surgeon summoned over faulty caesarean section
The High Court on Sunday summoned three people, including the Civil Surgeon of Patuakhali, to…
Childeren above 9 at greater risk of dengue
The children who are older than six years are at a greater risk of dengue…
Cows hold clue to beating HIV
Cows have shown an “insane” and “mind-blowing” ability to tackle HIV which will help develop…
Toilets as the path to health and dignity
Guangzhe CHEN Mollar Bosti is a crowded slum in Dhaka, Bangladesh, home to 10,000 people:…
6 health workers transferred over Ctg kids’ death
Chittagong, July 18 – Six health workers of Sitakunda Health Complex have been transferred to…
Could slow fashion improve your health
You need to slow down, stat! We have trouble with the concept of slow, don’t…