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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 TipsDisease Prevention

Sinusitis: Blocked Nose, Facial Pain and Relief

Sinusitis blocks the nose and presses on the face when sinus linings swell, often after a cold. Learn the symptoms, steam and saline relief, when antibiotics are truly needed, and the red flags.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Typhoid Fever: Symptoms, Tests, Treatment and Prevention

Typhoid fever spreads through unsafe food and water and is common in Bangladesh. Learn the step-ladder fever pattern, which tests confirm it, why the full antibiotic course matters, and how to prevent it.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Annual Health Checkup: Which Tests by Age

A yearly checkup catches silent problems like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol early. Learn which screening tests matter by age and risk, the numbers to track, and how early detection saves lives.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Relief and Prevention

A sharp twinge with cold water, sweets or air is tooth sensitivity, often from worn enamel or receding gums. Learn the causes, desensitising toothpaste and habits, and when to see a dentist.

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Health TipsNutritionChronic Disease

Fatty Liver: Causes, Diet Chart and How to Reverse It Naturally

Fatty liver is now extremely common in Bangladesh, even without alcohol. Learn what causes it, a practical diet chart, the role of weight loss and exercise, and how to reverse it naturally.

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Medicine SafetyChronic Disease

Home Blood Pressure: How to Measure It Correctly

Measuring blood pressure at home gives a truer picture than a single clinic reading, but only if done correctly. Learn the right technique, common mistakes, target numbers, and how to record results for your doctor.

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Health TipsMedicine Safety

Painkiller Overuse: Kidney and Stomach Risks

Reaching for NSAID painkillers every day can quietly damage your stomach and kidneys. Learn the warning signs, safer alternatives, and when to ask a doctor before the harm becomes serious.

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Disease PreventionMedicine Safety

Antibiotic Resistance: Why Never Self-Prescribe

Buying antibiotics over the counter is fuelling drug-resistant superbugs across Bangladesh. Learn why you must never self-prescribe, why finishing the full course matters, and when antibiotics are actually needed.

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Health TipsMedicine Safety

Home First-Aid Kit: Essentials Every Family Needs

A well-stocked home first-aid kit helps you handle cuts, burns, and fever calmly before reaching a doctor. Here is a practical checklist of essentials, how to use each, and when home care is not enough.

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Medicine SafetyChronic Disease

Blood Sugar Testing at Home: Glucometer Guide

A glucometer lets people with diabetes check blood sugar at home in seconds. Learn how to test correctly, fasting and after-meal targets, when to test, and what high or low readings mean.

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