Overcoming the pandemic: Do we need a far-reaching plan?
The Spanish flu infected about 500 million people in 26 months. Its four-phased outbreaks killed at least 50 million people in the world. Looking at
Thalassaemia must be prevented
Thalassaemia is an inherited disorder that is passed down through parents to offspring and results in inappropriate structure or fewer amounts of red blood cell (RBC) in the body.
What to do in case of antibody resistance in COVID-19?
Generally, the humoral immune system relies strongly on the production of specific antibodies for a successful immune response against a certain
Causes and misconceptions of miscarriage
Miscarriage is a common consequence of pregnancy. In most cases, 12-15% of miscarriages occur within 20 weeks of conception. However,
COVID-19 may rule over dark-skinned people
Approximately 80% of people in the world are pigmented. Melanin, one of the major skin colour contributors which protect our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is evident to absorb the UVB photons,
Vitamin C and COVID-19 infection
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, is an essential micronutrient for humans. Deficiency of this vitamin results in impaired immunity and higher susceptibility to infections.
Dietary supplements may help fight novel coronavirus infection
The novel coronavirus has caused infection to over millions of individuals and more than thousands of deaths in hundreds of countries across the world.
Is arsenic a threat to the Bangladeshi livelihoods?
Arsenic poisoning is a global health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It naturally occurs with ubiquitous distribution throughout the earth’s crust, groundwater, air and food products.