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.

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Have a nice day / Troubled parents, troubled children

Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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Innovating for a healthier, sustainable future

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Global Health Innovation Hackathon 2025 took place from 17-18 January 2025 and brought together 16 teams from 13 Asia-Pacific markets to address the urgent intersection of health challenges and climate change.

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Women face higher cancer risk before age 65: What you need to know

New research from the American Cancer Society shows that women under 65 face a higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer compared to men.

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Live pain-free and young again

Ageing is a natural and unavoidable phenomenon that brings with it various health challenges, including arthritis, memory loss, joint degeneration, lung fibrosis, and other complications.

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Boost your mood through diet

The connection between food and mental health is stronger than ever, with growing evidence highlighting how diet influences emotional well-being.

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Winter Diseases: Hospitals grapple with influx of child patients

Hospitals in Chattogram are struggling to handle a sharp increase in child patients suffering from cold-related complications during the winter.

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Caring for your liver: Key steps to stay healthy

Your liver is a vital organ that supports digestion, cleans toxins from your blood, produces bile to break down fats, and stores glucose for energy. Protecting it is essential for long-term health.

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Winter immunity boost: Eat right, stay strong

As winter sets in, strengthening your immune system is essential, especially in Bangladesh, where cold weather can make people more vulnerable to respiratory infections like the flu and common colds.

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Winter migraine: A curse

Winter, otherwise known for its crisp air and merriment, is quite a difficult time for migraine-prone people.

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Addressing the Nipah virus threat in Bangladesh

One Health is an integrated approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

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Small steps, big changes: Your guide to achieving weight loss goals

Losing weight and improving your health often require lifestyle changes, and setting clear, realistic goals can make a big difference in your success. Effective weight loss goals include a long-term objective—like shedding 10 pounds in six months—supported by smaller, actionable steps, such as daily 20-minute walks after dinner.

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