Health

A victim of the infected blood scandal said he was told not to have children because of the risk of transmission. Richard Warwick is among the 30,000 people infected with HIV and hepatitis C from contaminated blood products and transfusions between 1970 and 1991. The government has confirmed it will push ahead with compensation payments for people like Richard. “My ...

With our lives being so busy all the time, it’s easy to overlook the little things that can make a big difference in maintaining a dazzling smile. So, before you brush off your oral care routine as ‘good enough,’ let’s dive into the top five no-no’s that might be doing a number on your teeth. Get ready to spit out ...

Two more dengue patients died while 181 people were hospitalised with viral fever in the country in last 24 hours till Thursday morning. With the new fatalities, the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease rose to 62 this year. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), some 642 patients are receiving treatment in different hospitals across the country. ...

The warm summer weather serves as the perfect time to start working out and getting fit. Whether you are working for that summer body or just a self-improvement goal, now’s the time to get your workout gear and get it pumping! In the intense heat, however, it can be quite tiresome to keep up with the constant momentum of your ...

Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful process whereby a new mother provides nourishment to the offspring from her own body. Despite its obvious health and emotional benefits, many face challenges in this journey often in the form of criticism and myths, which make the experience seem more daunting than it needs to be. Here, we debunk some common myths to ...

Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) Saturday imposed a complete ban on student politics and prohibited all political affiliations for teachers, staffs, and administrative personnel. The decision was informed in a notice signed by the principal of the college Dr Sahena Akhtar on Saturday. According to the notice, according to the unanimous decision of the academic council meeting on March 3, ...

Much like traditional yoga, which benefits the whole body, face yoga is a practice that goes beyond mere cosmetic improvements, serving as a soothing ritual that alleviates stress. It offers a non-invasive alternative to Botox and plastic surgery through a series of exercises that tone facial muscles, potentially enhancing youthfulness and radiance. Seasoned yoga instructor Eliza Chowdhury, with certifications from ...

Certain non-statin cholesterol-lowering medications may reduce the risk of liver cancer, according to a study on Monday. The study, published online in the journal CANCER, suggests a potential protective effect of these medications, adding to existing evidence from past research on statins. The study, led by the National Cancer Institute of the Maryland National Institute of Health, focussed on five ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Novartis’ (NOVN.S), opens new tab drug to reduce excess protein in the urine of patients with a type of kidney disease, the health regulator’s website showed on Wednesday. The drug, Fabhalta, is already approved to treat adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, a rare blood disorder. With the expanded approval, ...

The name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital in Faridpur was changed after the resignation of Awami League President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The words ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib’ have been removed from the nameplate of the hospital and the hospital has been re-named to its former name. Now there is a signboard saying ‘Faridpur Medical College Hospital’. Under ...