In a detailed study, researchers identify which diets are effective in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Findings were published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Diet’s Role in Modifying Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease: History and Present Understanding. The role of nutrition in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease has been extensively studied. Plant-based diets, such as the Mediterranean ...
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Health ministry issuesMpox alert in Bangladesh
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said that Bangladesh is on high alert for Mpox (previously Monkeypox), an infectious disease which has spread across various countries, particularly in Central Africa. The disease, which leads to symptoms such as pain, swollen lymph nodes, and fever, has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. ...
Read More »No measures taken in Hili land port to check for Mpox
The infectious disease Mpox (monkeypox) has spread in several countries around the world including Pakistan precautionary measures are yet to be taken to check for the virus at Dinajpur’s Hili International land port. Hundreds of people use the land port to go to neighboring India, Nepal and Bhutan from Bangladesh and residents of those countries also use it regularly, indicating ...
Read More »Temperature screening for Mpox begins at Dhaka airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has started screening the temperatures of the arriving passengers in view of the global public health alert on Mpox issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). Group Captain Kamrul Islam, executive director of the airport, said the authority is screening arrival passengers with the ‘Thermal scanner archway’ and if required, passengers with symptoms will be ...
Read More »Infected blood: I was told I couldn’t have children
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 ...
Read More »5 habits to avoid for better oral health
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 ...
Read More »Two more die of dengue; 181 hospitalised
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. ...
Read More »Staying fit in the heat: Tips for exercising this summer
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 ...
Read More »Breastfeeding misconceptions: Debunking 7 myths, one at a time
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 ...
Read More »CMCH bans politics for students, teachers, staffs
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, ...
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