Cancer
Sabina Yasmin diagnosed with cancer again
For over five decades, Sabina Yasmin has been associated with music. She has contributed to the music in Bangladeshi cinema and created patriotic songs that resonate with the nation.
‘Udaan’ actress Kavita Chaudhary loses battle against cancer
Suchitra also honoured the late actor with a poignant tribute on Instagram. Alongside a photo of herself and Kavita Chaudhary, she wrote, "Sharing this news weighs heavily on my heart. We lost Kavita last night, a symbol of strength, inspiration, and elegance. While many remember her as the face of the ‘Udaan’ series on DD and the iconic 'Surf' commercial from the ‘70s and '80s, she meant much more to me."
Veteran Indian actress Sreela Majumdar no more
Sreela Majumdar, a beloved actor renowned for her work with significant filmmakers like Mrinal Sen, Shyam Benegal, and Prakash Jha, passed away at her residence in Kolkata on Saturday
I don’t have cancer anymore: Bassbaba Sumon
Aurthohin's vocalist, Saidus Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely recognised as Bassbaba Sumon, fought a prolonged battle against cancer. Apart from other health issues, he underwent surgeries for eye and spine complications.
Rawnak Hasan aides co-artiste battling with cancer
Rawnak Hasan, General Secretary of Actors Equity Bangladesh, is earning accolades for his compassionate gesture, generously donating his entire prize money of BDT 1 lakh from a quiz program on a private TV channel to support his co-artiste Afroza Hossain, who is battling cancer.
Korean actor-singer Chung Lim dies of cancer
Chung Lim, a Korean actor and singer, passed away at the age of 37 after battling with colon cancer on July 19.
Some respite for cancer patients
Manufacturers of cancer medicines will be able to sell the lifesaving drugs at reasonable prices after the National Board of Revenue (NBR) extended duty-free import benefits to 100 more raw materials used to make such products.
Flesh in ruins
It is the disease that maintains the upper hand in the plot. A jarring voice of its own, the toxins spilling across the pages in bold, chaotic words.
Navratilova reveals she is 'cancer-free' after double diagnosis
The former world number one, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles during her long career, revealed in January she had been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer
Hepatitis B During Pregnancy: Newborns at risk of liver cirrhosis, cancer
Hepatitis B virus is one that can be easily passed on from mother to child, putting the newborn at the risk of future liver cirrhosis or cancer.
Combatting Cancer: 2 in 3 patients die without treatment
However, as luck would have it, after 18 days of failed admission attempts, he was forced to return home, where he died in agony the following month without palliative care, a type of medicare for lessening the pain of dying patients like him
World Cancer Day-2023: A Journey to “Close the Care Gap”
. To battle cancer and the fear it brings with the name, World Cancer Day is observed every year on the 4 February.
Reasons for blood in your urine
Seeing blood when you pee can be alarming. Most of the time, the issue is not serious. In some cases, though, it points to a bigger health problem. Here is what you should know.
Over 50? These problems can sneak up on you
Ageing is a natural phenomenon. We develop many health issues as we age. Here are some growing-up issues to watch for:
Small experimental drug trial sees cancer remission in all patients
A small drug trial conducted in the US found every patient treated in the experiment had their rectal cancer successfully go into remission.
Directives issued for Savar BSCIC tannery owners to prevent solid waste smuggling
The authorities have warned those involved in smuggling of solid waste from BSCIC tannery industrial estate in Savar and issued directives for the owners.
Slow poisoning from food served in printed or used paper
From village to town, printed and used paper is widely used in Bangladesh to serve food, especially street food. But the real question is how safe it is for our health. The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has also warned about using printed paper and polythene for serving oily and warm food, but the implementation of the decision is not properly regulated.
Heat-cam exhibit alerts tourist to breast cancer
A tourist discovered she had breast cancer after an interactive heat-cam exhibit revealed a tumour during a family trip to a museum in Edinburgh.
Study finds possible link between sugary drinks and cancer
People who drink a lot of sugary drinks have a higher risk of developing cancer, although the evidence cannot establish a direct causal link, researchers have said.
