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Star Health
AIDS epidemic continues to grow
In just 25 years, HIV has spread relentlessly from a few widely scattered hot spots to virtually every country in the world, infecting 65 million people and killing 25 million.
Cardiac congress focussed on challenges for developing countries
National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (NHFB) organised a two-day long International Cardiac Congress on "Management and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: Challenges for Developing Countries" in
Symptoms of AIDS in children
1st December is observed "Worlds AIDS Day" and this year the slogan of the day was " Stop AIDS. Keep the promise".
Driving is challenging for Parkinson's patients
Evidence continues to mount that people who suffer from Parkinson's disease may have trouble driving safely, particularly when faced with everyday distractions like talking to a passenger or on a cell
Aching back? Sitting up straight may be why
"Sit up straight - you'll hurt your back," Mom always said.
Burning wood indoors linked to cancer risk
Smoke from burning wood or stir-frying food indoors could potentially cause cancer and people in poor countries like ours are at most risk, research showed.
Your Doctor
Dear doctor,
I have been suffering from pain in both my heels for several years. I have been jogging in the mornings on a hard surface wearing a simple canvas shoe for a long time.

Your Doctor
Dear doctor,
Whenever I walk speedily I find block of gas in my throat which comes out afterward.

 

 
   
 
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