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, reports thehealthsite.com.Eat smart: Diet is the most

DHAKA: Coconut water also known as tender coconut water is a drink that people living around coastal regions can enjoy. But what is the secret behind this wonderful, sweet and refreshing drink? Well, coconut water is loaded with many essential nutrients that make it a perfect and

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday said two medical universities would be established in Chittagong and Rajshahi respectively with a view to providing better treatment.The premier came up with the assertion while addressing the inaugural ceremony of newly-built outdoor

DHAKA: Vitamin B5, clinically known as pantothenic acid, is a water soluble vitamin which is required for various body functions. This vitamin helps in red blood cell production and the synthesis of sex hormones, in addition to acting as a co-factor for various chemical reactions in

DHAKA: Acidity is a common problem that affects everyone at some point in life. And many of you must have heard that curd is a good solution for dealing with recurring bouts of acidity and heart burn. Let’s find out if actually holds any truth, reports thehealthsite.com.Acidity is

DHAKA: The spread of Ebola remains ‘intense’ in most of Sierra Leone even as things have improved somewhat in the two other countries hardest hit, the World Health Organization says.Some 168 new confirmed cases emerged in a single week in Sierra Leone's capital of Freetown

DHAKA: Pope Francis demanded a more just distribution of the world’s bounty for the poor and hungry Thursday, telling a U.N. conference on nutrition that access to food is a basic human right that should not be subject to market speculation and quests for profit.“We ask for

DHAKA: A large study has found that cigarette smoking prior to the first diagnosis of lung (stage I), bladder, kidney or head and neck cancer increases the risk of developing a second smoking-associated cancer."As survival improves for a number of smoking-related cancers, patients are

DHAKA: If you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep at night, your diet could be to blame.Steer clear of these top sleep saboteurs, and you should be getting a good night’s rest in no time. According to dietitian Shelly Redmond, R.D., author of Eat Well and Be Fabulous, there

DHAKA: Waking up early is a great way to start a day. Find out ways on how to do it, reports The Times of India.Go to Bed Earlier: Probably the biggest detractor from getting up early is not getting enough sleep. Do you really need to burn the midnight oil just to be on social

DHAKA: People who adopt a healthy lifestyle in their teenage years face a significantly reduced risk of contracting heart diseases, says a new research.Maintaining a healthy heart while young may help prevent future disease and disability, the findings showed."People should adopt and

DHAKA: Broccoli is known to be hearty and tasty vegetable which is rich in dozens of nutrients. It is said to pack the most nutritional punch of any vegetable.Here are some of the benefits of broccoli, reports The Times of India.1. Cancer prevention: Broccoli shares these cancer

DHAKA: Women are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety-related disorders because the sex hormone oestrogen drives more blood to the heads of young women compared to men.It is during puberty that the gender difference may originate, a significant study indicated, reports The

DHAKA: Have you been waking up with a headache quite often these days? If yes, then it's high time to stop neglecting it. Start with finding out what triggers the pain.  The reasons can vary from improper sleep to a shrill alarm or a bad night bulb, reports The Times of India. In fact,

DHAKA: A headache is one of the most common conditions that affect people of all age groups. While the causes could be many, some of the most common reasons of a headache are stress and tension.  Although most of us reach for painkillers to get rid of headache, there are natural

DHAKA: The healthiest foods are nutrient-dense and contain no added sugar. Eating a wide variety of healthy foods is a smart way of supplying your body with all the essential nutrients. Make your daily diet healthy and balanced by adding these must-have food items, reports

DHAKA: A sore throat is no doubt painful and annoying because it interferes with your ability to eat or swallow. While you may seek relief with medications, here are some food items that you can have to soothe your itchy throat, reports the health site.com.1. Soup: Nothing can taste

DHAKA: Incidence of blindness caused by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) – an abnormal development of retinal blood vessels in premature infants – is on the rise in Bangladesh.This was the observation of the speakers at a seminar on ROP held at Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and

DHAKA: There is the list of foods that fight inflammation and belly fat, reports dummies.com.Fruits and vegetables:All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts of these foods

DHAKA: It's one of the most hydrating bites (cucumber has 90 % water) in hot weather and now, here's more reason to tuck into the cool, fleshy vegetable.Bursting with vitamins A, B, C and K, cucumber can help flush out toxins and thus aid weight loss, regulate blood pressure, ease