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Doctor-reviewed health advice for everyday life in Bangladesh — disease prevention, diet, medicine safety and wellness, in English & বাংলা.

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Health TipsNutrition

Safe Weight Loss: A Realistic Bangladeshi Diet and Exercise Plan

Forget crash diets and slimming pills. Lose 0.5-1 kg a week with the Bangladeshi plate method, painless food swaps, a beginner walking plan, and know when thyroid or PCOS needs a doctor.

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Health TipsMental Health

Depression and Anxiety: How to Recognise Them and Where to Get Help

Depression and anxiety are illnesses, not weakness — yet stigma keeps most Bangladeshis from help. Learn the warning signs, what self-care helps, how psychiatrists and psychologists treat them, and when to act urgently.

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Health TipsMedicine Safety

Antibiotic Resistance: Why You Must Never Take Antibiotics Without a Prescription

Bangladesh is one of the world's hotspots for antibiotic resistance. Buying antibiotics over the counter and stopping courses midway is making common infections untreatable.

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Health TipsMental Health

Can't Sleep? 10 Sleep Hygiene Rules That Actually Work

Struggling to fall asleep night after night? These ten doctor-approved sleep hygiene rules — fixed wake times, phone-free beds, caffeine cut-offs and more — can reset your body clock without sleeping pills.

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Health TipsNutrition

Gastric and Acidity: Causes, Home Remedies and When to See a Doctor

"Gastric" is Bangladesh's most common complaint — but living on antacids isn't the answer. Understand the real causes, fixes that work, and the alarm signs you must not ignore.

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Health Tips

Digital Eye Strain: Screen-Time Rules and the 20-20-20 Habit

Dry, burning eyes and evening headaches after long screen hours are now everyday complaints in Bangladesh. Learn the 20-20-20 rule, smart screen setup, children's screen limits, and the eye symptoms that need urgent care.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Dengue Fever: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Treatment and Prevention

Dengue returns to Bangladesh every monsoon. Learn the symptoms, the warning signs that need hospital care, safe fever management, and how to stop mosquito breeding.

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Health TipsDisease PreventionNutrition

Food Poisoning and Diarrhoea: ORS Rules, Home Care and When to Worry

Most food poisoning and diarrhoea can be managed at home with correctly made ORS and soft foods. Learn the half-litre saline rule, what to eat, dehydration signs by age, and when to rush to a doctor.

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Health TipsDisease PreventionWomen's Health

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Women: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Burning urination and constant urges may signal a urinary tract infection — one of the most common infections in women. Learn why testing before antibiotics matters, how to complete treatment safely and proven ways to prevent UTIs.

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Health TipsNutritionChronic Disease

Diabetes Diet Chart for Bangladeshi Patients: What to Eat and Avoid

A practical, Bangladeshi-food-based diet guide for diabetes — rice portions, ruti, fish, fruits, and the common mistakes that spike blood sugar.

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