DHAKA: Experts at a function said that joint effort of the government and private sector might treat only five percent of total kidney patients of the country whereas making people aware about it effectively and timely can prevent 60 percent of the disease.Terming the kidney disease

DHAKA: Foods with really healthy properties are often relegated to being mere side dishes and find themselves out of the mainstream. Here are a few of them which you can make a part of your diet and get back all those useful nutrients and antioxidants that help you avoid illnesses ad

DHAKA: The authorities of Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute opened modern eye Operation Theater on Friday with a view to providing eye care to under-privileged people at free of cost.Founder chairman of Bashudhara Islamic Research Centre Faqihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman

DHAKA: Back pain is one of the most common fallouts of everyday life. But even dumping your heels and stretching may not help your spine.New research shows that a vast majority of backaches are the result of cumulative effects of lifestyle that we often ignore. Simple daily habits

DHAKA: Belly fat is a return gift that our haphazard lifestyle and wrong eating habits give us. Belly fat has always been a major concern area.It not only destroys your image but also increases your risk to many health ailments. Try these tips to lose the fat deposits around your

DHAKA: Workaholics tend to skip breakfast or indulge in fast food to save time. But the habit is unhealthy, says a nutritionist adding that consuming fatty and oily food is not an ideal way to start the day.Ambica Sharma, nutritionist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad, shares a list

DHAKA: Lemons have a variety of benefits, right from being great for your skin to being beneficial for weight loss. Rich in vitamin C, lemons are also known for their high nutrient value. Here are some benefits of using lemon as a part of your everyday routine, reports The Times of

DHAKA: Giving multivitamins to pregnant women in the developing world could avert a leading cause of pre-term birth and infant mortality, a study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association says. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in

DHAKA: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight, reports The Times of India.Top breakfast mistake to avoid # 1: Juicing your fruitWhen you start your

DHAKA: Compared to individuals with blood type O, women with blood groups A, B and AB are at higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a study has found. "Our findings support a strong relationship between blood group and diabetes risk, with participants with the O blood type having a

DHAKA: Water not only cleans your body from inside out but also improves the texture of your skin and hair. Here are some reasons why you should consume enough water, reports The Times of India.1. Avoids putting on too much weightIf you are one of those people who think that drinking

DHAKA: Eating eggs can be a great way to give yourself a healthy boost. Packed with nutrients and rich in calcium, iron and protein, eating eggs is can be a great way to get your daily dose of nutrition. Here are some reasons why you need to eat eggs.To boost weight loss: Contrary to

DHAKA: Seasonal changes increase your susceptibility to throat infections. If you are one of the victims of a seasonal sore throat, here’s what you need – honey.Honey is one of the most valued, traditional natural substances and is widely used for its therapeutic properties. Its

DHAKA: Good eye health and clear vision are very important for the overall development of children. There’s an alarming increase in the number of children suffering from eye problems these days. Diagnosing and treating them early are critical to maintaining a child’s eye health,

DHAKA: As we welcome the winter months, it’s time to equip our skincare regime for the season as well. Winter brings with it excessive skin dryness, and the need for moisturizing and hydrating the skin. A little extra care is needed to ensure glowing and healthy skin.Here are some

DHAKA: Controlling sugar levels and maintaining them in the desirable range is an intricate task that all diabetics have to accomplish. However, controlling diabetes can be really easy if you take care of these five simple things.Eat smart: Diet is the most important aspect of a

DHAKA: Nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are essential if you want to build strong bones. While calcium helps strengthen bones and teeth structure, vitamin D improves calcium absorption and bone growth.One of the main reasons of osteoporosis is a calcium and vitamin D deficiency.

DHAKA: EZY Distribution (PVT) Ltd, a local marketing company, has introduced ‘LivePure’, the world’s leading water purifier brand, in Bangladesh. The main goal of EZY is to provide 99.99 percent safer drinking water for better health and hygiene of the people. The launching of

DHAKA: Diabetes is one of the bigger diseases of our time. However, the silver lining to the condition is that Type-2 diabetes can be controlled and even prevented, if one adapts a few simple but effective lifestyle changes. Keeping in mind a few of these things can be helpful,

DHAKA: Healthy eating promotes better weight loss as opposed to mindless and desperate crash dieting.It is not only healthy but ensures that the lost weight doesn't come back and that you maintain the body's strength and immunity. Here are some foods you should eat to promote weight