DHAKA: People with asthma could be at higher risk of bone loss, new research suggests. But it’s not clear how the two conditions might be related. “We know prolonged use of corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma is a risk factor of osteoporosis, but we haven’t had definite data

DHAKA: The Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) Communication Campaign for the children was launched in the capital on Sunday.Voluntary organization ZANALA Bangladesh organized the launching ceremony at the auditorium of International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh

DHAKA: This seasoning does more than kick up marinara. It stops sniffles, wards off UTIs, and may even help prevent cancer. Who knew garlic could have so many benefits?Clear up UTIsCranberry juice isn’t the only natural way to fight annoying urinary tract infections. A diet rich in

FROM KOLKATA: The largest world class Eye Care chain hospital of the world ‘Vasan’ is coming to Bangladesh. Vasan has earned confidence of millions of people across the world using latest technology and instruments for ophthalmologic treatment in Vasan.Eye is one of the important

DHAKA: A blood test can accurately predict the onset of Alzheimer`s disease, according to US researchers.They showed that testing levels of 10 fats in the blood could predict - with 90% accuracy - the risk of the disease coming on in the next three years.Their findings, published in

DHAKA: Warmer temperatures are causing malaria to spread to higher altitudes, a study suggests.Researchers have found that people living in the highlands of Africa and South America are at an increased risk of catching the mosquito-borne disease during hotter years.They believe that

DHAKA: US researchers have revealed another baby carrying the HIV virus, which leads to Aids, may have been cured through early treatment.Antiretrovial drugs were reportedly administered to the baby in California just four hours after birth, BBC reported.The unidentified nine-month-old

DHAKA: Fatema Clinic and Diagnostic centre has been sealed off in old part of Dhaka city on Tuesday night. A high-official of heath department, in a drive, sealed off the clinic for providing low quality health service.Health ministry’s information officer Porikkhit Chowdhury confirmed

DHAKA: Passive smoking causes lasting damage to children`s arteries, prematurely ageing their blood vessels by more than three years, say researchers.The damage - thickening of blood vessel walls - increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes in later life, they say in the European

FROM JATIYA SANGSAD: The Health Minister Mohammad Nasim said that some 6,000 doctors will be recruited in the country within a month through Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS).He came up with the assertion on Tuesday while he was answering a question of opposition Chief Whip Tajul Islam in

DHAKA: Having a hot temper may increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to researchers.Rage often precedes an attack and may be the trigger, say the US researchers who trawled medical literature.They identified a dangerous period of about two hours following an

DHAKA: Talk about an occupational hazard: 40 percent of Australian workers may be exposed to chemicals that boost their risk of developing cancer, according to a team of Aussie researchers. Solar radiation, tobacco smoke, and diesel engine exhaust topped the list of the most common

DHAKA: Eat strawberries to get rid of bad cholesterol Strawberries can dramatically reduce the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides, reveals new research. A few volunteers were asked to consume half a kilo of strawberries a day for a month to see whether it altered their blood

DHAKA: Health Minister Mohammad Nasim announced that the officials responsible for purchasing unnecessary hospital equipments will be brought to book.The health minister was addressing a reception function held at Sagar-Runi auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) On Thursday

DHAKA: If there is no polio infected people found in Bangladesh within a month, it will also be declared ‘Polio Free’ along with South East Asia Region.World Health Organization (WHO) medical officer in the immunization and vaccine division Dr Jayantha Liyanage told banglanews on

DHAKA: India is ready to intensify Health Cooperation with Bangladesh.   A press release from Indian High Commission made the assertion on Tuesday.   The 1st meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Health Cooperation is likely to be held in New Delhi from February 26-27.The JWG on

DHAKA: Health Department Director General (DG) Dr Khandakar Sifayet Ullah has been made Officer on Special Duty (OSD) at the same ministry.    The health ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Monday.According to the notification, Dr Din Mohammad Nurul Haque, Director

DHAKA: Are you spending hours working out every week, and not getting the results you want? Chances are you might have a bad habit or two when it comes to exercising.Never fear, there’s a quick fix for even the most ingrained workout no-nos. Check out these 7 workout habits you should

DHAKA: A tool for predicting the risk of clinical depression in teenage boys has been developed by researchers.Looking for high levels of the stress hormone cortisol and reports of feeling miserable, lonely or unloved could find those at greatest risk.Researchers at the University of

DHAKA: The benefits of potatoes in removing dark circles have been proved time and again.But did you know tomatoes are as effective in giving you a fresh look and relieving you from stress? Rubbing raw tomatoes on your face does not only help in reducing sun tan and damage, it also helps