Health

Coronavirus: Global death toll now 184,217

The global death toll from coronavirus reached 184,217 on Thursday morning. So far, 2,637,673 cases have been confirmed around the world after disease was first reported in China in December

430 docs, nurses, staffs infected with coronavirus

Around 430 health professionals including 182 physicians and 66 nurses contracted coronavirus in the country so far, causing panic among the frontline fighters. Currently, over 500 physicians, nurses and medical

Corona spreads to 50 districts

Over 100 people have died of coronavirus so far with nearly 3,000 people infected with the deadly virus in the country, as the pandemic disease has already spread to around

Airline passengers undergo Covid-19 blood tests before boarding

In a potential sign of what the future might hold for air travelers, Dubai-based airline Emirates has begun carrying out Covid-19 blood tests on passengers at the airport prior to

Bashundhara Ad-Din Hospital keeps health services open

Amid the threat of Covid-19 transmission, Bashundhara Ad-Din Hospital in Keraniganj has been providing health services maintaining social distances. Every day, around 250 patients are receiving services from the hospital

BAF to provide measles vaccine to 11,500 Sajek children

A team of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) went to remote hilly area of Sajek in Khagrachari to provide measles vaccine to as many as 11,500 children there as the area

Fiber-rich food cuts breast cancer risk

Having fiber-rich food like wholegrain breakfast cereals including fruits, vegetables and whole grains can reduce breast cancer risk, says a new study. Soluble fiber was associated with lower risks of

Long working hours can cause underactive thyroid

Researchers have found that adults who work long hours are more likely to have hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism can cause tiredness, depression, feeling cold, and weight gain.