By Depu Pulak | 56 11-Jul-2023
A surge in dengue cases adds to the hospital burden in Bangladesh
As many as 189 dengue patients have been hospitalised in the highest daily surge of cases this year, as the monsoon, an ideal season for the surge of Aedes mosquito-borne
By Depu Pulak | 127 29-May-2023
A combination of healthy diets linked with longer life
In the journals
Healthier eating leads to better health. But does it matter what kind of healthy eating plan you follow? Researchers looked at the effect of four healthy eating patterns
By Depu Pulak | 132 29-May-2023
6 natural ways to lower blood pressure
Lifestyle changes can be as effective as medication.
Taking medication to lower high blood pressure is a proven way to reduce your risk for heart disease. But adopting lifestyle changes may
By Depu Pulak | 144 29-May-2023
Apps to accelerometers Can technology improve mental health in older adults
Technology can aid older adults' mental health and medication management.
It can be devastating to watch older adults struggle with memory problems, low mood, anxiety, or a lack of motivation, particularly
By Depu Pulak | 160 13-Jul-2022
Screening tests may save lives — so when is it time to stop?
A new study suggests many women continue to get Pap smears they no longer need.
Screening tests, such as Pap smears or blood pressure checks, could save your life. They can
By Depu Pulak | 184 10-Sep-2022
Save the trees, prevent the sneeze
When I worked at Greenpeace for five years before I attended medical school, a popular slogan was, "Think globally, act locally." As I write this blog about climate change and
By Depu Pulak | 132 14-Feb-2023
Preventable liver disease is rising: What you eat — and avoid — counts
Metabolic risk factors and alcohol fuel higher rates of fatty liver disease.
In today's fast-paced world, our waking hours are filled with decisions — often surrounding what to eat. After a
By Depu Pulak | 172 05-Apr-2023
Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do
Reports of defective tests put lead poisoning — and ways to prevent it — back in the spotlight.
You may have heard recent news reports about a company that knowingly sold
By Depu Pulak | 143 07-Apr-2022
Healthier planet, healthier people
Five small steps toward better health for you and planet Earth.
Everything is connected. You've probably heard that before, but it bears repeating. Below are five ways to boost both your individual
By Depu Pulak | 128 30-Nov-2022
Does less TV time lower your risk for dementia?
Television viewing is associated with increased risks of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Be honest: just how much television are you watching? One study has estimated that half of American adults spend
By Depu Pulak | 170 10-May-2023
Can long COVID affect the gut?
Emerging evidence suggests that GI problems may persist in some people who have had COVID-19.
Low energy, brain fog, and lung problems are a few of the lingering aftereffects reported by
