Health

Liraglutide, a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog, has garnered substantial attention in the scientific community due to its diverse and powerful impacts on various biological systems. Originally developed for the context of type 2 diabetes and obesity, this peptide has been suggested to be relevant to studies about modulating glucose homeostasis by mimicking the actions of endogenous GLP-1. Over the ...

A nationwide Vitamin A Plus campaign is set to launch on Saturday, aiming to provide essential nutrition to children across Bangladesh. As part of the initiative, children aged 6-11 months will receive blue Vitamin A capsules, while those aged 12-59 months will be given red capsules, according to a government press release. With the slogan “Feed Vitamin A, Reduce the ...

The first daily pill for treating endometriosis symptoms has been approved for use on the NHS in England and Wales – but only for patients who have tried all other options. Endometriosis affects 1.5 million women in the UK, causing pain and extreme tiredness as a result of tissue similar to the womb lining growing elsewhere in the body. The ...

A proposal has been given to increase the age limit for doctors appearing in the BCS examination from 32 to 34 years, said Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant at the Ministry of Health, on Thursday. The government has decided to recruit 2,000 doctors through a special Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination to address the shortage of medical professionals, he said ...

Doctors have withdrawn their work stoppage following a court verdict that ensured their professional dignity. A press released in this regard confirmed the matter early Thursday. Through the court order, the prime demand of the doctors and medical students has been fulfilled. The health ministry is working on the other demands and there was much progress, according to the related ...

Government hospitals’ doctors across the country have launched a work stoppage to press home their five-point demands. Most outdoor and indoor departments at hospitals are not providing any services to the patients. Doctors at the emergency department of the National Institute of Neuro Sciences and Hospital in Dhaka usually see patients from 9AM. On Wednesday, they started to see patients ...

Only MBBS or BDS graduates can use the title ‘doctor’ before their names, according to a High Court verdict on Wednesday. An HC bench of Justice Razik-Al-Jalil and Justice Sathika Hossain passed this order after hearing a writ petition filed earlier. Meanwhile, no steps will be taken against those who have already used the title, the verdict also said.  

New research suggests that having walnuts for breakfast may enhance brain function throughout the day. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Reading discovered that consuming a generous handful of walnuts (50g) mixed with muesli and yoghurt led to quicker reaction times during the day and improved memory later, compared to a calorie-matched breakfast without nuts. Published this ...

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen has said the successful launch of a medical group from Bangladesh to China is an opportunity to expand collaboration across a broader spectrum. “We will further expand our cooperation, adding more Chinese cities and high-level hospitals to provide Bangladeshi patients with greater medical choices.” The Ambassador said on Monday while seeing off the first group of ...

New research suggests that having walnuts for breakfast may enhance brain function throughout the day. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Reading discovered that consuming a generous handful of walnuts (50g) mixed with muesli and yoghurt led to quicker reaction times during the day and improved memory later, compared to a calorie-matched breakfast without nuts. Published this ...