DHAKA: Oiling your hair is a practice that is probably something your grandmother used to stress on and wanted you to do. But in this day and age when we have absolutely no time to take care of our tresses, oiling is often missed out. But, this regime has a number of health benefits

DHAKA: The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) international training center began its operation in Mohammadpur in the city aimed at providing hands-on training to Bangladeshi medical professionals. US-based Distressed Children and Infants International (DCI) and Pediatric

DHAKA: When the opposition in question is an adamant disease like cancer, our armory should be packed with a lifestyle of regular health check-ups and a diet including foods that double as anti-cancer agents.Spices like turmeric and saffron are inherent with medicinal properties that,

DHAKA: Cancer is often caused by the ‘bad luck’ of random mutations that arise when cells divide, not family history or environmental causes.US researchers said Thursday, The Straits Times publishes this report on Friday.The study in the January 2 edition of the journal Science was

DHAKA: Most of us simply forget that drinking enough water throughout the day is necessary to maintain a well-hydrated state. Some avoid drinking water to escape restroom visits and some are just too lazy to get up and pour a glass of water for themselves. Here are some tips to help

DHAKA: Trying to hold back time? The secret lies in your plate, say experts and every day the evidence supporting this fact just gets bigger.The first big must for those who are serious about anti ageing is to include protein in the diet. While this would mean chicken, eggs and

DHAKA: What is a healthy way to lose weight in your view – eating 2 times a day or eating six times a day? Well, if you feel the former approach will aid in achieving your weight loss goals, your notion is wrong. Additionally, it doesn’t mean that you can eat oily foods, snack on

DHAKA: Cough is common winter ailment that is caused mainly due to an infection or change in weather. As most people are susceptible to respiratory problems in this season, it is wise to stay protected beforehand rather than get treated for it. If you are among those who are prone to

DHAKA: Anyone with blood pressure that is higher than the optimal 120/80 reading may be more likely to have a stroke, according to a new analysis. The meta-analysis looked at research on the risk of developing stroke in people with ‘prehypertension’ or blood pressure higher than

DHAKA: Here are a few items that you should stock up to reduce your blood pressure levelsFighting blood pressure and sugar levels while craving for food might be a difficult job.Here a few food items that can help you lower your blood pressure levels and keep it at a normal level.Spinach

DHAKA: Things that can be eaten instead of high calorie sweets to curb the sweet tooth and to keep the weight in checkGiving into you sweet cravings can be fun at first but the moment you start losing your grip, all hell breaks lose on you. It's easy to give in your sweet cravings but to

DHAKA: Experts at a function said that joint effort of the government and private sector might treat only five percent of total kidney patients of the country whereas making people aware about it effectively and timely can prevent 60 percent of the disease.Terming the kidney disease

DHAKA: Foods with really healthy properties are often relegated to being mere side dishes and find themselves out of the mainstream. Here are a few of them which you can make a part of your diet and get back all those useful nutrients and antioxidants that help you avoid illnesses ad

DHAKA: The authorities of Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute opened modern eye Operation Theater on Friday with a view to providing eye care to under-privileged people at free of cost.Founder chairman of Bashudhara Islamic Research Centre Faqihul Millat Mufti Abdur Rahman

DHAKA: Back pain is one of the most common fallouts of everyday life. But even dumping your heels and stretching may not help your spine.New research shows that a vast majority of backaches are the result of cumulative effects of lifestyle that we often ignore. Simple daily habits

DHAKA: Belly fat is a return gift that our haphazard lifestyle and wrong eating habits give us. Belly fat has always been a major concern area.It not only destroys your image but also increases your risk to many health ailments. Try these tips to lose the fat deposits around your

DHAKA: Workaholics tend to skip breakfast or indulge in fast food to save time. But the habit is unhealthy, says a nutritionist adding that consuming fatty and oily food is not an ideal way to start the day.Ambica Sharma, nutritionist, Columbia Asia Hospital, Ghaziabad, shares a list

DHAKA: Lemons have a variety of benefits, right from being great for your skin to being beneficial for weight loss. Rich in vitamin C, lemons are also known for their high nutrient value. Here are some benefits of using lemon as a part of your everyday routine, reports The Times of

DHAKA: Giving multivitamins to pregnant women in the developing world could avert a leading cause of pre-term birth and infant mortality, a study in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association says. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in

DHAKA: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what people do not know about this meal is that if they skip this meal, it could have an adverse effect on their weight, reports The Times of India.Top breakfast mistake to avoid # 1: Juicing your fruitWhen you start your