Health

Ensuring proper measurement of food and its ingredients is vital for maintaining food safety as millions of people suffer from illness by eating contaminated and adulterated foods every year. Hazardous food has been adjudged as a major threat to public health in the present context, so emphasis should be given on adopting effective measures in this regard. Administrative officials and ...

A billion people in 43 countries are at risk of cholera, the United Nations warned Friday, and though the outbreaks could be stopped, the United Nations said resources were desperately lacking. The UN health agency said the outlook was bleak, as it seeks $640 million to fight the infectious disease, but said the longer it takes to ramp up the ...

A US federal appeals court panel appeared skeptical on Wednesday of preserving access to a widely used abortion pill. The three conservative judges pushed back against government arguments that the decision on whether to allow the use of mifepristone should be left to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which approved the drug more than 20 years ago. “We are ...

Non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline. WHO recommends people refrain from using NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, reported United Press International (UPI). Moreover, using non-sugar sweeteners with the aim of ...

Currently, the number of patients suffering from fatty liver is increasing. Another name for fatty liver is hepatic steatosis. Fat accumulation in the liver can lead to liver damage and other health problems. This problem is called fatty liver. It is possible to reduce the risk of fatty liver by making some changes in your lifestyle. But in case of ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence, which suggests that the use of NSS does not confer any long-term ...

The entire country is burning with intense heat. Dehydration is one of the physical problems that occur when the temperature rises. Deficiency of body water occurs due to heat. As a result, the skin becomes lifeless. There is a risk of heat stroke. Therefore, starting from doctors and nutritionists, everyone advises to drink more water during this time. Drinking water ...

Kidneys may be slowly failing. But you don’t catch it due to lack of awareness. The way you live your daily life determines how healthy you will be. It is important to change your diet and lifestyle. There are some symptoms that can alert you to kidney problems. Check whether these problems are occurring in your body or not. So ...

About 284 medical teams, formed by Chattogram Civil Surgeon Office, are prepared to ensure public health care during and after the cyclone ‘Mocha’. Civil Surgeon Dr Md Ilias Chowdhury told BSS that a total of three to five health workers are working in each team and the medical teams will provide emergency health care to the victims during and after ...

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! This came into realisation during the chaotic times of the pandemic when washing hands thoroughly was the most basic precaution asked by the government and healthcare authorities. However, hygiene has always lagged behind in most countries of the world resulting in the WHO recognising WASH (Water, sanitation and hygiene) as ...