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SERAC-Bangladesh organised media workshop on YFS
SERAC-Bangladesh organised a “Youth Journalists Workshop” on Youth Friendly Services (YFS) recently in Mymensingh district. The goal
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Quitting junk food can produce withdrawal symptoms similar to quitting drugs
New US research has found that quitting junk food can produce similar withdrawal symptoms during the first week to those experienced when quitting drugs.
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China's doctor shortage prompts rush for AI health care
Chinese companies are learning from other countries to develop and implement AI-assisted care such as medical imaging diagnosis, robot surgical systems, and drug research and development.
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Alcohol responsible for one in 20 deaths worldwide: WHO
Alcohol kills three million people worldwide each year -- more than AIDS, violence and road accidents combined, the World Health Organization says.
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Combined efforts for organ transplantation in Bangladesh
The 4th annual conference and scientific seminar of the Society of Organ Transplantation, Bangladesh was held recently at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), says a press release.
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On a low carb diet? You might die earlier
Pasta. Mashed potatoes. Rice. If you are one of the legions of dieters out there who have been religiously cutting carbs in an attempt to get lean and fit, you may be surprised by a recent study that showed that low carb diets may not be healthy after all.
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Quality healthcare for all: The next frontier for Bangladesh
It is widely recognised that the healthcare seeking in Bangladesh is rapidly changing for the better, triggered by improvement in economic status, education and communication network and transport.
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Obesity is increasing among the younger generation in Bangladesh
Obesity and overweight are considered both non-communicable diseases and risk factors. Obesity and overweight increase the risk of diabetes, cancer and cardio-vascular diseases (CVD).
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Eating foods with low nutritional quality ratings linked to cancer risk
The consumption of foods with higher scores on the British Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system (FSAm-NPS), reflecting a lower nutritional quality, is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine.
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Comprehensive measures to prevent suicide
Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide, there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population.
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