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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 TipsNutritionWomen's Health

Anaemia: Iron Deficiency Symptoms and the Best Iron-Rich Foods

Anaemia is widespread among Bangladeshi women and children. Learn the symptoms of iron deficiency, the CBC and ferritin tests, the best iron-rich local foods, and when a low blood count signals a more serious problem.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Hernia: Symptoms, Types and When Surgery Is Needed

A hernia is a soft bulge that appears when an organ pushes through weak muscle. Learn the common types, what makes them worse, the danger of a trapped hernia, and when surgery is the right choice.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Beginner Exercise: A Simple Home Workout Plan

You do not need a gym or equipment to get fit. This beginner-friendly home plan combines walking and simple bodyweight moves with weekly targets, safety tips and ways to stay consistent.

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A South Asian man measuring his waist with a tape measure beside a plate of vegetables, fish and lentils on a kitchen table in natural light
Disease PreventionNutrition

Belly Fat and Obesity: Health Risks and Reduction

Belly fat is more dangerous than fat elsewhere because it surrounds your organs and drives diabetes and heart disease. Learn safe waist targets and realistic diet and activity changes.

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Health TipsNutrition

Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, Tests and the Best Sources

Despite year-round sunshine, vitamin D deficiency is common in Bangladesh. Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, the simple 25-OH blood test, and how to get enough through safe sunlight, food and doctor-guided supplements.

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Health TipsChronic Disease

Psoriasis: Symptoms, Triggers and Skin Care

Psoriasis causes thick, scaly patches but is not contagious. Learn its symptoms, common triggers, daily moisturising and treatment, and its links with joints and stress.

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Close-up of dry, red eczema patches on a forearm with a hand applying fragrance-free moisturiser cream in soft natural light
Health TipsDisease Prevention

Eczema: Dry, Itchy Skin Care and Triggers

Eczema makes skin dry, red and intensely itchy in flare-ups. Learn the triggers to avoid, how moisturising and gentle bathing help, and how to use steroid creams safely.

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Close-up of a young South Asian person's face with acne gently applying skincare cream in front of a bathroom mirror in soft daylight
Health TipsDisease Prevention

Acne and Pimples: Causes, Treatment and Skincare

Acne is caused by clogged oil glands and hormones, not by chocolate or dirty skin. Learn a simple skincare routine, which over-the-counter options help, and when scarring needs a dermatologist.

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Health TipsChild Health

Ear Infection: Pain in Children and Adults, Care

Ear infections cause earache and sometimes discharge in children and adults. Learn middle and outer ear infections, safe home care, the danger of poking the ear, and when to see a doctor.

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Health TipsChild Health

Tonsillitis: Sore Throat Symptoms and Care

Tonsillitis brings a painful, swollen throat in children and adults. Learn viral versus bacterial sore throat, safe home care, when antibiotics help, and when removing the tonsils is considered.

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