DHAKA: The Health Ministry has formed a disaster committee for providing treatment to burn victims during large disaster.The information was revealed at press conference in the burn unit at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital at 11:30am Thursday.Health directorate director (administration)

DHAKA: The Safe Food Act-2013 will come into force on February 1, paving the way to stop widespread food adulteration through commissioning of separate courts for the disposal of food-related crimes. Food minister Qamrul Islam came up with the development at a press conference in city’s

DHAKA: Your daily routine provides great opportunities to keep fit. Here are how, reports The Times of India.Most of us want to do something for our fitness, but just don't manage to hit the gym or go for exercising. But our daily lives give us ample opportunities to keep the body fit

DHAKA: The first batch of an experimental vaccine against Ebola is on its way to Liberia.The shipment will be the first potentially preventative medicine to reach one of the hardest hit countries.But experts say that, with Ebola cases falling, it may be difficult to establish whether

DHAKA: Researchers say current exercise guidelines are unrealistic and argue that doctors should sometimes advise small increases in activity instead.They warn the 150-minute weekly target is beyond the reach of some people – particularly older individuals.And striving to reach these

DHAKA: According to a study published in the Journal of Immunology, vitamin E holds greater potential for protecting against bacterial infections like pneumonia, reports thehealthsite.com.How does vitamin E help?Vitamin E plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system. It protects

DHAKA: High blood pressure or Hypertension is a common condition in which the force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease.Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount

DHAKA: A lot of people are following the vegan fad. But many don't know what the diet means. If you want to go vegan, remember the following, reports The Times of India. - Don't cut down on whole foods: Many dieters eat vegan foods like vegan bread, vegan cheese etc. over whole foods

DHAKA: There are certain times when you shouldn't be exercising at all, when you can safely stop training and don't have to blame yourself for being lazyWe are so busy trying to keep fit these days that we overlook the times when it's essential to stop training. Look through these

DHAKA: Acidity, heartburn and reflux are signs of poor lifestyle choices and unhealthy dietary habits, so the best way to treat them is by making changes to both your lifestyle and diet. Here are some useful tips that you can try.1. Avoid eating foods that trigger acidity: Fried,

DHAKA: During winter, your skin feels dry and dull. Apart from using cold creams and moisturizers, eat the following food for soft and supple skin:Sweet potatoes: Since they are loaded with vitamin A, they have moisturizing and anti-ageing properties that are usually found in your

DHAKA: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations will provide Tk 160cr as assistance to eradicate malnutrition and ensure food security in the country as well.This financial assistance will be provided under a five-year project on malnutrition eradication.An agreement

DHAKA: Nothing beats cold in the winter like a piping hot cup of ginger tea. With its high levels of Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals, ginger root is extremely beneficial for health.Once made into tea, you can add peppermint, honey or lemon to mask the taste of the ginger. Here's

DHAKA: While regular oiling, shampooing and conditioning are important for your hair, what you eat is equally essential. Your hair needs nourishment in the form of a healthy diet so that it doesn't suffer from breakage or damage. Make sure that you include plenty of vitamins, proteins

DHAKA: Worried about the wrinkles, acne, blemishes, allergies or dark spots on your face? Well, you don’t need to get any chemical treatments to get rid of them. An easy and natural remedy for this is guava leaves. Here are 4 ways the amazing leaf can help beat these skin

DHAKA: While you may be making the utmost effort to eat healthy for the majority of your day, it is possible that there are the small daily mistakes you maybe making in your diet, which make weight loss, or weight management more difficult and a slower process than it should be,

DHAKA: Anxiety is a natural state of mental health wherein a person starts worrying and frequently becomes anxious about too many things. But when the frequency of worry and tension increases and lasts for a longer period of time, it has definitely taken a step further towards the

DHAKA: The decades-long drought in antibiotic discovery could be over after a breakthrough by US scientists.Their novel method for growing bacteria has yielded 25 new antibiotics, with one deemed "very promising".The BBC.com publishes the reports on Wednesday. The last new class of

DHAKA: When six-pack and eight-pack abs are the most coveted assets today, it is normal for everyone to want a decent-looking belly which doesn’t protrude. And it isn’t just about the appearance. A bigger belly is one of the indicators of many lifestyle-related health problems.

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