Healthcare

Healthcare

A place of hope, healing for cancer patients

At Joymontop village in Manikganj, a long-held dream is starting to become reality. A reality where cancer patients would no longer suffer in silence or lose their life because of poverty.

2d ago

Have a nice day / Troubled parents, troubled children

Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.

2d ago

Breastfeeding vs. the boardroom: Workplace barriers to breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is considered the gold standard for child nutrition, significantly contributing to the intellectual development and overall health of a child.

2d ago

New guidelines aim to help prevent migraine attacks

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released new guidelines to help prevent episodic migraines—those intense, recurring headaches that can last from hours to days and are often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and more.

2d ago

Which is better for children with asthma: syrup, nebuliser, or inhaler?

Treating a child’s asthma presents certain difficulties for paediatricians.

2d ago

Is stress wrecking your immune system?

Stress! It is the constant hum in the background of modern life—whirring through overflowing inboxes, surprise bills, and an endless scroll of bad news.

2d ago

Brighter bricks, cleaner air: simple changes in brick kilns bring big benefits

Brick manufacturing is a vital industry in Bangladesh and South Asia, but it is also a major source of harmful air pollution and carbon emissions. These kilns, often powered by coal, contribute significantly to respiratory problems and climate change.

2d ago

Youth wellness in focus: insights from the 2025 festival survey

Dhaka Flow’s Second National Youth Wellness Festival 2025 brought together students from ten top universities in Bangladesh to explore mental health, emotional wellbeing, and sustainable living. Key messages included: “Healing is cool, seeking help is courageous, and movement is critical.”

3d ago

A place of hope, healing for cancer patients

At Joymontop village in Manikganj, a long-held dream is starting to become reality. A reality where cancer patients would no longer suffer in silence or lose their life because of poverty.

2d ago

Troubled parents, troubled children

Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.

2d ago

Breastfeeding vs. the boardroom: Workplace barriers to breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is considered the gold standard for child nutrition, significantly contributing to the intellectual development and overall health of a child.

2d ago

New guidelines aim to help prevent migraine attacks

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released new guidelines to help prevent episodic migraines—those intense, recurring headaches that can last from hours to days and are often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and more.

2d ago

Which is better for children with asthma: syrup, nebuliser, or inhaler?

Treating a child’s asthma presents certain difficulties for paediatricians.

2d ago

Is stress wrecking your immune system?

Stress! It is the constant hum in the background of modern life—whirring through overflowing inboxes, surprise bills, and an endless scroll of bad news.

2d ago

Brighter bricks, cleaner air: simple changes in brick kilns bring big benefits

Brick manufacturing is a vital industry in Bangladesh and South Asia, but it is also a major source of harmful air pollution and carbon emissions. These kilns, often powered by coal, contribute significantly to respiratory problems and climate change.

2d ago

Youth wellness in focus: insights from the 2025 festival survey

Dhaka Flow’s Second National Youth Wellness Festival 2025 brought together students from ten top universities in Bangladesh to explore mental health, emotional wellbeing, and sustainable living. Key messages included: “Healing is cool, seeking help is courageous, and movement is critical.”

3d ago

Powering health through hormone awareness

April 24, 2025, marks the worldwide observance of World Hormone Day, with this year’s powerful theme: “Because Hormones Matter”. While dedicated days exist for specific hormone-related conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and PCOS, this comprehensive initiative addresses all hormonal health aspects holistically.

1w ago

How ultra-processed foods can cut your life short

Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, packaged snacks, instant noodles, and frozen ready meals—are increasingly dominating diets around the world. Though convenient and often affordable, a growing body of global research shows that high consumption of these products may significantly reduce lifespan.

1w ago