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Destroy fake diabetes test kits: HC
The High Court yesterday directed authorities to immediately destroy "fake" Accu-Chek Active Test Strips, Batch No 26076156, deemed hazardous to public health
Not much being done to stop dengue outbreak
Despite a record-breaking outbreak last year, with more than 1,705 deaths, the authorities concerned are yet to establish a comprehensive surveillance system to track and control the Aedes mosquitoes, the carrier of the deadly dengue virus.
Dhaka saw 42,000 less dengue cases last year than 2019: DSCC Mayor
The number of dengue patients in Dhaka in 2023 was 42,000 less than in 2019, according to Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh
Expecting mother dies at hospital
An expecting mother died due to alleged negligence by doctors at a hospital in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, yesterday
Stuck in lift, patient dies at hospital
A patient of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Gazipur died yesterday allegedly by suffocating after being stuck in a hospital lift for 45 minutes.
Kitchen Markets: Veggie prices shoot up
Along with price hikes of chicken and fish, some vegetables also saw rising prices in the kitchen markets of the capital yesterday, adding to the never-ending burden on the pockets of low-income groups.
Mobile court jails vendor for selling dead chicken in Gazipur
A mobile court today fined a vendor for selling dead chicken meat in Gazipur's Kapasia..Tofazzal Mia, 25, of Kandapara area of Narsingdi's Madhabdi municipality, was also jailed for seven days, reports our Gazipur correspondent quoting the executive magistrate.
Mango harvesting in Natore to begin on May 25
Natore district administration today set May 25 to begin mango harvesting and marketing with the Gopalbhog variety this year
Consume unpolished rice, rice starch for more nutrition
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New medication offers hope for managing food allergies
Omalizumab is a new drug that the FDA recently approved to help treat food allergies, especially peanut allergies, in the United States.
Happiness at blue zones
People in these areas live a healthy lifestyle with healthy food habits that promote natural movement through activities such as gardening, walking, cooking, and farming.
Renewing commitment: investing in women’s health for gender equality
Each year, International Women’s Day calls upon us to recommit ourselves to achieving gender equality. This year’s theme, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress,”
Improving access to hearing care in low- and middle-income settings
For World Hearing Day, marked on March 3, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new technical guidance on hearing aid service delivery approaches for low- and middle-income settings.
Artificial intelligence in improving infection control and responding to and preventing outbreaks
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024), scheduled to be held in Barcelona from April 27th to April 30th, will feature discussions highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming infection control within hospitals.
Celebrating sounds of success
An innovative cultural event was recently held at the super specialised hospital of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), organised by the Cochlear Implant Group of Bangladesh and the Year Foundation, says a press release.
A lonely killer - Part II
Isolation on an emotional and psychological level is a hallmark of loneliness. Some partners’ inability to respect their partner’s social standing manifests itself in numerous ways. One cause of isolation is treating other people poorly and putting them down.
Not to Stop Here: Inspiring stories of triumph over cancer
The book “Not to Stop Here: Narration by Cancer Survivors” in Bangla, published by the Centre for Cancer Care Foundation (CCCF) Bangladesh and printed by University Press Limited (UPL), contains inspiring stories from 42 cancer survivors, known as the Cancer Bravos.
Facing the global obesity crisis: A call to action for healthier futures
A recent global analysis published in The Lancet reveals a concerning trend: more than one billion people worldwide are now living with obesity, marking it as the most common form of malnutrition in many countries. The NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) conducted the study, which looked at data from over 220 million people in 190 countries from 1990 to 2022.
Global cancer burden growing, amidst mounting need for services
The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s cancer agency, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), released the latest estimates of the global burden of cancer.
