DHAKA: A stuffy nose could put your brain into overdrive. A new study has found that once our nostrils become free of stuffy summer colds or mould allergy, our brains work overtime to keep our olfactory sense as sharp as ever, compensating for the interruption of this vital sense. A

DHAKA: Women who love fatty foods can take solace from a study that suggests gorging on high-fat meals may make men more vulnerable to diseases than women.Male and female brains respond in remarkably different ways to high-fat meals, the findings showed, reports The Times of India.Those

DHAKA: Daily consumption of half-a-liter of sugared soda is linked with 4.6 years of additional biological aging, effects comparable to that of smoking, finds a new study.The study found that drinking sugary drinks is associated with cell aging, suggesting sugar-sweetened soda

DHAKA: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim on Tuesday said the thermal scanners would be set at all ports of the country to detect Ebola virus within 15 days.The health minister made the disclosure while talking to journalists at a program at the ministry.He said, “We

DHAKA: We all love that hot cup of tea at the end of a tiring day. Be it masala chai , green tea or simply the regular tea, drinking the brew can be extremely beneficial for you mentally, emotionally, socially and physically. Scientific research has found that all kinds of tea can help

DHAKA: Apart from adding flavor to your food, garlic is extremely beneficial to your health, especially during winter months. A good source of calcium, phosphorus and selenium, the pungent spice is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6 and Manganese. Here's looking at some other

DHAKA: A toothache is a very common and painful condition experienced by most of us during our lifetime. The pain gets even worse when one eats or drinks something that is extremely cold, hot or sour. Although over-the-counter medications are available to relieve a toothache, natural

DHAKA: Diarrhea is one of the most common gastro-intestinal infections that are easily transmitted through contaminated food or water.Dr Maiya PP, Consultant Paediatrician, Agadi Hospital, Bangalore says, ‘In about 88% of cases, the children who die due to diarrhea, contract this

DHAKA: With the change in weather, viral cough and cold are common ailments that kids suffer from. Try some of these remedies to treat the ailment and boost your kid's immunity, reports The Times of India. 1. Steam: If your little one suffers from cold and has trouble breathing, get

DHAKA: We long to treat ourselves with soothing skincare treatments. Considering, that all of us have to contend with hectic routines and barely manage to squeeze in some time for any skincare treatments, ice can be an extremely convenient option. Ice can be used to provide you with

DHAKA: We long to treat ourselves with soothing skincare treatments. Considering, that all of us have to contend with hectic routines and barely manage to squeeze in some time for any skincare treatments, ice can be an extremely convenient option. Ice can be used to provide you with

DHAKA: There are plenty advice pieces and tips that you can use to help you give up smoking, but probably the most shocking and awakening is when you stop and consider what is actually in your cigarette.With the help of TV doctor and HealthExpress.co.uk advisor Dr Hilary Jones we

DHAKA: A writ has been filed in the High Court seeking medical teams to conduct screening for Ebola at all the ports, including airports, of the country.Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Manjil Morshed filed the writ on Thursday.In the writ, the petitioner sought its directives regarding

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: Don't let your desk job make you unhealthy and fat. Here are a few exercises and diet tips to stay fit in spite of a sit-down jobMany people complain about this. Increasing stress and inactivity at work leads weight gain. Here's what to do, reports The Times of India.Exercise

DHAKA: Country Representative of the UK government’s Department for International Development (DFID) Sarah Cooke and the Deputy Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Paul Sabatine on Wednesday visited health clinics in Chittagong under

DHAKA: Health Affairs Minister Mohammad Nasim on Wednesday said prevention of diseases is impossible without disease cure research.The health minister came up with the observation in a program of publishing report on Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College at a city hotel.He said also said

DHAKA: The Ebola outbreak in West Africa kills seven out of 10 victims and new cases could hit 10,000 a week within two months if it is not brought under control, the World Health Organisation has said. The organisation's assistant director-general Dr Bruce Aylward said on Tuesday that

DHAKA: While what you apply on your skin is an essential part of your skincare regime, what you eat is of equal importance. And if you're bored of eating fruits and salads, experts say that certain fruit juices are also good for healthy and glowing skin, reports The Times of India. -

DHAKA: A UN employee infected with Ebola has died at a hospital in Germany.Doctors at the hospital in Leipzig said the man, 56, died despite receiving experimental drugs to treat the virus, reports BBC.The outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people since March - mostly in Liberia, Sierra