Contraceptive gel shows promise as alternative to Pill
October 29, 2010
A birth control gel that is applied to the skin could offer woman an alternative to the Pill, say experts presenting latest trial data. Used once daily, it delivers hormones to prevent a pregnancy in the same way as oral contraceptives do. Early studies show the gel is effective and well tolerated, with none of the typical side effects associated with the Pill, like weight gain and acne, BBC News Read more
Coffee, tea linked to lower brain cancer risk
October 25, 2010
Researchers have discovered that coffee and tea might do more than boost your energy levels: Regular consumption of the world’s two most popular beverages may also shield you against a form of brain cancer.
In fact, the latest research suggests that those who drink as little as a half cup or so of coffee per day may lower brain cancer risk by as much as 34 percent.
Lead researcher Dominique S. Michaud, Read more
Things to consider before you join a gym
March 6, 2010
Upon moving to Dhaka City, nearly two years ago, the first intention I had on my list of agendas was to join a gym in order to continue the fitness regime which I had taken up the previous years. But my intention did not quite lead to adequate action, until I realised my favourite outfits had shrunk, well, actually, truth be told, I had somewhat expanded. Eventually I did join a gym. I want to share my things what I considered before choosing the gym which was Read more
The naked truth about baldness
March 6, 2010
From The Daily Star
Baldness affects millions of man worldwide. People spend huge money to prevent or revive the damage of hair follicle from where hair grows. But like other living cells, hair follicles can be damaged.
Damaged follicles stop growing hair. If the problem is mild, the follicle recovers and resumes hair growth. For example, severe physical or emotional stress can damage hair follicles, halting hair growth. That is why people often lose hair two or three months after a major illness or traumatic life event. This type of hair loss is compensable and Read more
Nutrition to prevent pregnancy complications
December 19, 2009
Under-nutrition and malnutrition in pregnancy period are the major problems in Bangladesh that threaten the health of both mother and their babies. Maintaining proper nutrition during pregnancy is specially considered to be of importance for the high prevalence of low birth weight, fetal growth retardation and perinatal death (death around birth period). Experts identified limited access to high quality foods, traditional food habits, food taboos and limited knowledge as the factors contribute to under-nutrition.
Certain significant research works show that a healthy protein rich diet packed with essential nutrients like Read more