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Why should you get a dental X-ray done?

Dental or oral health is an important component of overall health, and current technology has elevated dental care to a whole new level. In India, 80-90 per cent of adults suffer dental cavities, which are often accompanied by misaligned teeth and other issues. Inadequate oral hygiene, which can lead to dental cavities and gum disease, has been related to heart ...

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Establish breastfeeding corner in public places across Bangladesh: HC

The High court today directed the concerned authorities to establish breastfeeding corner in public places including statutory, autonomous institutions and institutions that are regulated, operated and managed by the government, across the country. The public place will include workplaces, airports, bus stands, railway stations, shopping malls, restaurants etc, the court said. A High Court Division Bench consisting of Justice Zubayer ...

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Sewage leak caused typhoid outbreak on Dutch refugee ship

A typhoid outbreak on an old cruise ship housing asylum seekers in the Netherlands last year was caused by sewage leaking into the drinking water supplies, an investigation said on Sunday. The Dutch government’s use of ships for asylum seeker accomodation has been widely criticised by rights groups — and the results of the investigation come just days after the ...

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Mozambique battling worst cholera outbreak in years: WHO

Mozambique is going through its worst cholera outbreak in more than a decade in the wake of Cyclone Freddy, the World Health Organization said Friday. “While cholera outbreaks regularly occur in Mozambique between October to April, with almost 21,000 cases and 95 deaths, this is the largest outbreak in more than a decade,” said Severin von Xylander, the WHO’s representative ...

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More nurses to be appointed gradually, says health minister

More nurses will be appointed to meet growing demand of specialised nurses in the country, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque. He said the government had appointed 34,000 nurses in last ten years and will appoint more nurses gradually as the demand grows. He was speaking during his visit at a centre of 27th comprehensive examination for licensing ...

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Side effect of anabolic steroids

There are differences between medicinal steroids and anabolic steroids. From Tokyo Olympics, being banned to the Noida police seizing fake drugs and supplements worth Rs 2 crore, anabolic steroids have often been in the news. although not for the right reasons. More than being a drug pescribed by doctors, anabolic steroids are usually used by bodybuilders. Anabolic steroids are also ...

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Cancer-causing compounds found in everyday food: EU agency

Cancer-causing chemical compounds called nitrosamines have been detected in a range of everyday foods and could pose a health risk to consumers, the European Food Safety Agency warned on Tuesday. The 10 nitrosamines — which are not intentionally added to food but which can form during its preparation and processing — are carcinogenic and also genotoxic, which means they may ...

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Do pills for PCOS really help?

PCOS is a chronic endocrinological condition that affects various facets of your health including your reproductive, metabolic and psychological. But with awareness, early identification of symptoms and proper guidance it can be managed. Lifestyle modification, dietary changes, and exercise are the first line of treatment and are the most effective solution for the long term but some women may need ...

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Doctors can start private practice from Mar 30

Doctors in 10 district hospitals and 20 upazila-level hospitals can start their institutional practice from March 30, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said on Monday. He said, “Initially, they started the process at the respective hospitals as piloting basis. The doctors will provide their services to the patients from 3pm-6pm.” The minister came up with the disclosure today after a meeting ...

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25 thousand 918 TB patients identified in Sylhet

More than 100 people die of tuberculosis every day in the country. However, if tuberculosis is diagnosed at the right time and the medicine is taken correctly, it is possible to recover in 96 percent cases, according to the relevant experts. They said that the number of deaths due to Tuberculosis (TB) has been reduced by half in the last ...

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