Health

Navigating the labyrinth of nutrition, discerning what’s beneficial and what’s detrimental to your body, can prove challenging. Yet amidst this, one crucial aspect often overlooked is nurturing our gut biome. Studies underscore the significance of a healthy gut biome in boosting metabolism, improving digestion, aiding weight loss, bolstering immunity, and more. Certain foods rich in probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, play ...

Advanced medical care will be ensured for Gazipur burn victims, said Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Thursday. In response to the severe injuries caused by a cylinder explosion in Gazipur on Wednesday, a high-level board meeting chaired by the health minister was convened at 8:30 am on Thursday at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, reports ...

NHS England has said any of its staff who miscarry in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy can take 10 days’ paid leave. Partners can take five days. And staff who miscarry after six months will still be offered paid maternity leave. The policy, adopted by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust last year, is now being rolled out nationally. An official ...

Top five tips to help employees observing the fast this Ramadan. Healthy Ramadan fasting tips Fasting hours vary depending on location. International SOS, the world’s leading medical and security services provider, reminds everyone observing Ramadan to prioritise safety and health with expert advice and personalised support. The importance of staying safe during Ramadan The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is ...

The number of kidney patients has increased alarmingly as 3.80 crore people in the country are now somehow suffering from kidney disease, leading health experts said. Unhealthy lifestyle and lack of awareness lead to kidney ailment, they told a roundtable titled “Equal rights for kidney treatment of all and doings for achieving the goal” organized by Kidney Awareness Monitoring and ...

The results of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) admission test for 2023-24 have been published where 545 students primarily passed. A notification, signed by director of Directorate of Health Education Dr Md Mohiuddin Matubbar, confirmed the matter. Muhtasin Sadiq Tanim secured the first position getting 93.75 marks. He was the student of Notre Dame College. Admission test results are available ...

Heath experts on Wednesday at a workshop said excessive consumption of salt is responsible for non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular, high blood pressure and stroke. They suggested avoiding salt intake as consumption of salt with food directly causes heart diseases, hypertension and other chronic diseases, reports BSS. The health experts made the suggestion at a workshop titled “Engaging stakeholders in improving ...

Are you experiencing persistent back pain and stiffness? Have you been dismissing it, attributing it to your 9-5 work schedule? These initial symptoms often correlate with Ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that can progress from mild discomfort to severe immobility over time, as the bones fuse together, significantly impacting daily activities and bodily functions. It involves inflammation of the spinal ligaments ...

Chattogram Maa O Shishu Hospital inaugurated ‘PHP Family Floor’ on Wednesday with the funding of PHP Family. PHP Family Chairman Sufi Mohammad Mizanur Rahman inaugurated it as the chief guest. At that time, Sufi Mohammad Mizanur Rahman said that no people of this country will be deprived of medical services, PHP is working towards that goal. No person can die ...

In matters of oral health and hygiene, numerous “facts” are handed down. Whether it’s the notion of brushing twice daily or the belief that whiter teeth equate to healthier teeth, distinguishing between true facts and concocted ones is crucial. Misinformation can lead you astray and hinder you from providing your teeth with the proper care they require. As we annually ...