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Frequently asked questions by the mother of a newborn
New mothers are always curious, excited and anxious. They might have many questions to ask to their doctors. I always ask the new mother to write all the questions that are in their mind and ask them one by one when they visit me with their baby for checkup. Here I am trying to put the frequently ask questions by mother & their answers.
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Should a pregnant women be rescreened for syphilis?
In some models, repeat screening improved infant outcomes and was cost-effective.
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Why you should wear sunscreen?
Let us have a look at these interesting reasons on why you should wear sunscreen throughout the year:
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Launch of new global estimates on levels of physical activity in adults
New data published in The Lancet Global Health show that more than one in four adults globally (28% or 1.4 billion people) are physically inactive. However, this can be as high as one in three adults inactive in some counties.
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Detecting cancer in 5 minutes
Researchers at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology have found a low-cost method for early detection of cancer.
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Expert tips on how to pack a healthy and balanced lunch for kids
With back-to-school time , many parents will soon be back in the habit of planning and preparing school lunches. To give you some ideas on how to make lunches varied, interesting, and healthy, here we round up some expert tips on how to make a nutritious and tasty meal that kids will want to eat.
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Gene editing: a molecular miracle
Humans grow and develop based on the instructions contained in our genetic material. A normal human cell should contain exactly 46
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Rohingyas continue to be vulnerable: WHO
In the past year concerted efforts by the Bangladesh Government, the World Health organisation (WHO) and health partners have
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My country — my health care
Healthcare in 1980
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Should I order imaging to evaluate breast pain?
In a retrospective study, almost all diagnostic imaging for breast pain was negative.
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Promoting health, far and wide, in the 21st century
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is demonstrating developing advice for better public health, and sharing this with all people in numerous ways. In 2018, WHO launched a global action plan on physical activity to help make more people active for a healthier world.
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No need to panic over Tripura Para ‘disease’: WHO
There is no reason to panic over the outbreak of disease at Hathazari’s Tripura Para, World Health Organisation (WHO) says after inspection.
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Personalise your acne treatment
Acne is a troublesome skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the world’s population. Acne is a skin disorder involving the sebaceous
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Drug-resistant superbug spreading in hospitals
A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics that can cause "severe" infections or even death is spreading undetected through hospital wards across the world, scientists in Australia warns.
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How can you get rid of your urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) usually occurs in women due to their short urethra (urinary passage) and close proximity to anus from where it might be a source. But nevertheless men are also sufferers from the UTI.
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Alcohol is associated with 2.8 million deaths each year worldwide
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disease worldwide, and is associated with nearly one in 10 deaths in people aged 15-49 years old, according to a Global Burden of Disease study published in The Lancet that estimates levels of alcohol use and health effects in 195 countries between 1990 to 2016.
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Stand-alone HPV testing recommended as cervical cancer screening option
Women aged 30 to 65 years can now choose primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing as an option for cervical cancer screening, according to guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published in JAMA.
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Is apathy a prodrome of dementia?
Many experts wonder if apathy is a prodrome of dementia. Apparently yes, according to a meta-analysis, and addressing apathy in patients with early signs of dementia might be helpful.
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How’s your butterfly doing?
Let us enlighten ourselves about the butterfly shaped organ in our body, the Thyroid Gland, which is crucial in maintaining the health of all the cells.
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Journey of Vietnam’s smallest student
Afflicted with a rare disorder, Dinh Van K’Re faced a life of struggle, until a kind teacher took him under his wing.
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How blood sugar levels affect your body
Your kidneys have to work hard to process all that extra sugar in your blood. When they cannot keep up, your body gets rid of it, along with water that your body needs.
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New method may allow real-time surveillance of drug-resistant TB
Global tuberculosis (TB) control and elimination will require detailed real-time information on the location of individuals with the
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World Humanitarian Day: Civilians and healthcare workers are #NotATarget
Every year on 19 August, World Humanitarian Day brings citizens of the world together to rally support for people living in crises and to pay tribute to the aid workers who help them.
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Fish oil supplements don't prevent heart disease in people with diabetes
Fish oil supplements do not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with diabetes, says a study that adds to a growing body of research on the ineffectiveness of pills containing omega-3 fatty acids.
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Witnessing slaughtering of sacrificial animal by children to be allowed or not?
During Eid-ul-Adha every year thousands of animals are being slaughtered in our country and in many other countries. The question is
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Moderate carbohydrate intake may be best for health
Eating carbohydrates in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research published in The Lancet Public Health journal.
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Antibiotic resistance genes in air pose threat to human health: Study
Urban air is being polluted by antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) whose exposure is posing threat to human health, researchers warn.
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Gallstones: reasons behind and remedy
Gallstones can be simply defined as the solid stones formed in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped small structure that remains underneath the liver and by a common bile duct it is connected with the liver.
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3 in 5 babies not breastfed in the first hour of life
An estimated 78 million babies — or three in five — are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at higher risk of death
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Exercise tied to better mental health, but more is not necessarily better
Adults who exercise have better mental health than those who do not, according to a cross-sectional study in the Lancet Psychiatry.
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