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Streeting launches investigation into maternity services after families ‘gaslit’

A national investigation into “systemic” failures in NHS maternity care has been launched by the Government after families were “gaslit” in their search for the truth, the Health Secretary has said. Wes Streeting said that “up and down” the country “maternity units are failing, hospitals are failing, trusts are failing, regulators are failing” and there was “too much passing the ...

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Some items shouldn’t be placed on bottom of fridge

The refrigerator, a crucial kitchen appliance, plays a vital role in preserving cooked and leftover food. However, not all refrigerator shelves serve the same purpose. According to a report by asianetnews, the temperature varies across the compartments of a fridge with the top shelves generally colder than the bottom. As a result, specific foods are best stored on particular shelves ...

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DMCH students give 24hr ultimatum

Students of Dhaka Medical College (DMCH) have given a 24-hour ultimatum to Health Adviser to visit the college. They warned that they will go for tougher movement if the government will not take steps to implement their five-point demands. The protesting students made this warning at a press briefing around 12:30PM on Sunday as they did not get any solution ...

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Avoid coffee on empty stomach

The path to sustainable weight loss depends not just on what we eat, but also on our daily habits-particularly those followed right after waking up. According to a weight loss coach, adopting the right morning routine can significantly influence metabolism, energy levels, and fat-burning potential throughout the day. Here are five key actions to incorporate into your morning: 1. Start ...

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NHS plans to DNA test all babies to assess disease risk

Every newborn baby in England will have their DNA mapped to assess their risk of hundreds of diseases, under NHS plans for the next 10 years. The scheme, first reported by the Daily Telegraph, is part of a government drive towards predicting and preventing illness, which will also see £650m invested in DNA research for all patients by 2030. Health ...

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DMCH closed sine die amid protest

Dhaka Medical College (DMC) has been declared closed for an indefinite period, with authorities directing all MBBS students to vacate their dormitories by 12:00 PM on Sunday. The decision, confirmed by DMC Principal Professor Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam, follows growing tensions on campus over poor infrastructure in both academic buildings and student halls. An emergency meeting of the Academic Council ...

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Gaza faces a man-made drought as water systems collapse, UNICEF says

Gaza is facing a man-made drought as its water systems collapse, the United Nations’ children agency said on Friday. “Children will begin to die of thirst … Just 40 percent of drinking water production facilities remain functional,” UNICEF spokesperson James Elder told reporters in Geneva. “We are way below emergency standards in terms of drinking water for people in Gaza,” ...

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No vaccine for new Covid sub-variants, 3.2 million old doses in stock

Bangladesh has no vaccine available for the newly detected sub-variants of the Omicron strain of Covid-19, although 3.2 million doses of older vaccines remain in stock with a few months’ shelf life, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Covid-19 infection rates have seen a recent uptick across the country over the past month. Data from the Institute ...

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New Zealand approves medicinal use of ‘magic mushrooms’

New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called “magic mushrooms”. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour said rules had been relaxed so psilocybin could be used to treat certain types of depression. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in some species of mushroom and can cause hallucinations and an altered ...

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212 fresh dengue cases reported in 24hrs

A total of 212 new dengue cases were reported across the country in 24 hours till this morning (18 June), raising the number of confirmed cases to 6,678 since the beginning of this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new patients, 197 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka and the rest outside it. Currently, ...

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