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Reasons for preventing stroke

Life Desk :The World Stroke Day 2017, established by the World Stroke Organization, is observed on 29th October, 2017. This year, individuals are urged to find the answer to the question: What is your...

Leprosy victims deserve to live with dignity

(From previous issue) :On July 2, 2015, a resolution aimed at eliminating discrimination and the stigma associated with leprosy and to promote, protect and respect the human rights of those affected by leprosy, and...

Celebrating 36 yrs of patient service

Staff Reporter :The 63rd Birthday of Prof Dr Iqbal Hasan Mahmood alias Bidhan, a noted respiratory and medicine specialist, was celebrated with colorful and festive manner at his residence and Mogbazar Iqbal Chest Center...

Campaign for fistula free Bangladesh among girls

Sk Nazmul Huda and Lauren Bellhouse :Female genital fistula is a devastating chronic obstetric morbidity. Following labor trauma, women with obstetric fistula experience consistent leaking urine and/or stool through the birth canal. Prolonged obstructed...

Leprosy victims deserve to live with dignity

Syed Momenuzzaman :The leprosy victims have been neglected by people for a long time due to lack of proper knowledge about leprosy, though they deserve to live with dignity. Besides medical treatment, they need...

Have you ever helped a stranger?

Life Desk :“Stop honking!” I said to one of the persons sitting in the car. On my way home from tuition classes, traffic was a usual thing and so was the honking.As I was...

Cracking egg myths

Life Desk :Winter is set to knock on doors soon so its time to get your dose of eggs on a regular basis. Go for it without holding yourself back.“Research has proven that, as...

Dealing with health issues in winter

Life Desk :Winter chills: Stiffness and laziness are common in winter. Cold, chilly mornings can tempt you to sleep in longer than usual, and that too with bad postures such as curled up in...

Have you ever helped a stranger?

Life Desk :“Stop honking!” I said to one of the persons sitting in the car. On my way home from tuition classes, traffic was a usual thing and so was the honking.As I was...