DHAKA: Very fit men in their late 40s are less likely to get lung cancer and colorectal cancer than unfit men, a study in JAMA Oncology suggests.Their high fitness levels also appear to increase their chances of surviving cancer if they are diagnosed later on.University of Vermont

DHAKA: According to 2014 statistics, a total of 191,155 people (122 per one lakh) are suffering from tuberculosis in the country while the germ of tuberculosis was found in phlegm of 106,775 people among them.The statistics was disclosed at a press conference, jointly organized by

DHAKA: Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute organized a free eye care camp with a view to helping the destitute gaining their sight back.Engineer Abul Kalam Shamim, Deputy Managing Director of country’s leading business conglomerate Bashundhara Group, inaugurated the camp

DHAKA: A tablet device that can withstand being doused in chlorine has been developed to help doctors caring for patients with Ebola.Designed by technology volunteers and Google, it can be used even wearing gloves and in storms and high humidity.Medecins Sans Frontieres put out a call for

DHAKA: The number of deaths from the Ebola epidemic now exceeds 11,000, figures from the World Health Organization showed on Wednesday.In the three countries worst affected — Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea — 26,593 people were infected, and 11,005 had died, the WHO said.The worst

DHAKA: A long-term study has pointed to a link between breastfeeding and intelligence. The research in Brazil traced nearly 3,500 babies, from all walks of life, and found those who had been breastfed for longer went on to score higher on IQ tests as adults. Experts say the results,

DHAKA: Over a third of hospitals and clinics in developing countries have nowhere for staff or patients to wash with soap, and almost 40 percent have no source of water.A World Health Organisation (WHO)-backed international review published on Tuesday, reports The Straits Times.The

SIRAJGANJ :  Authorities concerned issued show cause notices to 13 people, including five doctors and five nurses, of Khokshabari Hospital for their alleged negligence in discharging duties at office. Civil Surgeon Dr Shamsuddin, on Sunday afternoon, issued the notice asking them to

DHAKA: About 2-crore people are suffering from kidney-related diseases in the country and at least five people become victims of premature death per hour due to those diseases. The shocking data was revealed at a roundtable titled “Kidney Health For All: Mass Awareness Necessary”

DHAKA: Ebola-ravaged Liberia has for the first time since last May gone a full week without reporting any new confirmed cases of the devastating virus.World Health Organization data showed, reports The Straits Times.Liberia ‘reported no new confirmed cases’ during the week to March

DHAKA: Health Minister Mohammed Nasim said there are sufficient amount of swine flu vaccines in the country to face the virus.The minister came up with this assertion while speaking as chief guest in a meeting titled ‘Regional Advisory Meeting in Immigrants Health’ at a city hotel on

DHAKA: SAMTRAC international, the world's leading course in occupational risk management in the workplace, launched its occupational health, safety and environment management training in Bangladesh through a state-of-the-art e-learning platform. Announcing the introduction of the

DHAKA: It is "almost inevitable" that people's blood will take the first steps towards leukaemia, UK researchers show.The cancer is often associated with children, but some types become more common with age.The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, showed 70% of healthy people in

DHAKA: Amidst the rising cases of swine flu all over India and the fear of spreading throughout the nation, what everyone should be aware of is the fact that panicking won’t help you. Instead of blaming your fate and the Government for not providing effective healthcare facilities, you

DHAKA: Acidity, heartburn and reflux are signs of poor lifestyle choices and unhealthy dietary habits, so the best way to treat them is by making changes to both your lifestyle and diet. Here are some useful tips that you can try, reports thehealthsite.com. 1. Avoid eating foods that

DHAKA: Water is vital for the proper functioning of every cell and organ of the body. Drinking sufficient water will keep the brain cells properly hydrated and help them perform better.However, the exact amount of water you need depends on a number of factors including your lifestyle,

DHAKA: A common misconception about eggs is that they are high in fat and thus, make you to put on weight if consumed daily. However, experts believe that if you are on a weight loss regime or are planning to lose weight by eating healthy, you should start including eggs in your diet. If

DHAKA: Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and UNICEF Bangladesh have signed a US$8 million (Taka 62 crore) agreement on Sunday to help reduce preventable deaths in children and women by improving maternal, newborn and child health interventions. Kim Bok-Hee, Resident

TANGAIL: More than 3,500 poor patients were given treatment and distributed with required medicine completely free of cost on Saturday at a huge Free Medical and Eye Camp, held at Hatibandha under Shakhipur upazila of the district.Kidney Awareness Monitoring and Prevention Society

DHAKA: Forty more deaths due to contagious swine flu were reported in India taking the toll to 703 as the virus continued to spread its tentacles to new states, including Mizoram, with the number of cases crossing the 11,000 mark till Friday.This prompted Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth to