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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

Viral Fever in Monsoon: Symptoms and Home Care

Most monsoon fevers in Bangladesh are viral and settle on their own with rest and fluids, not antibiotics. Learn the warning signs, safe paracetamol use and when a fever needs dengue testing.

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A festive Eid table of rich food next to a smaller balanced plate as the healthier choice
Health TipsNutrition

Eid Without the Stomach Upset: Eating and Digestion Tips

After a month of fasting, a sudden Eid feast of rich meat, sweets and soft drinks often ends in bloating, acidity and diarrhoea. Learn how to enjoy Eid food without an upset stomach, and the danger signs that need a doctor.

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Disease PreventionChild Health

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Children: Care

Hand, foot and mouth disease causes fever, mouth ulcers and a blistering rash in young children. It is usually mild and settles on its own. Learn soothing home care, hygiene and danger signs.

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A person in rubber boots wading carefully through muddy monsoon flood water on a Bangladeshi street
Health TipsDisease Prevention

Leptospirosis: Flood-Water Fever and Prevention

Wading through flood and muddy water in Bangladesh can spread leptospirosis, a bacterial infection that causes fever, body ache and sometimes jaundice. Learn the symptoms, foot protection and prevention.

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A fasting person easing stomach discomfort with a glass of water, oral saline and dates
Health TipsDisease Prevention

Acidity, Dehydration and Headaches While Fasting: What Helps

Burning stomach, an afternoon headache and dizziness are the most common Ramadan complaints, and most are preventable. Learn why they happen during fasting, simple fixes at sehri and iftar, and the warning signs that mean you should break the fast or see a doctor.

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NutritionChronic Disease

Diabetes Control: Diet, Blood Sugar and Daily Tips

Type 2 diabetes can be controlled well with a smart Bangladeshi diet, rice portion control, daily walking and regular monitoring. Learn practical tips on food, blood sugar targets, foot care and when medicine needs adjusting.

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Health TipsDisease Prevention

Ringworm (Dadh): Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that thrives in Bangladesh's humid weather. Learn why steroid creams make it worse, how to use antifungals correctly, and how keeping skin dry stops it spreading.

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A photorealistic close-up of a person scratching the back of their hand and between the fingers at night, with reddish bumps visible on the skin and a softly lit bedroom in the background
Health TipsDisease Prevention

Scabies: Night Itch, Treatment and Family Care

Scabies causes intense night-time itching and spreads fast within families. Learn the signs, why the whole household must be treated together, how to use permethrin, and how to wash bedding to stop reinfection.

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A balanced iftar plate with dates, fruit, lentil soup and grilled food instead of fried items
Health TipsNutrition

Healthy Sehri and Iftar: A Balanced Ramadan Diet

Fried iftar and a rushed sehri leave many people tired, gassy and heavier by Eid. Learn what to eat at sehri to stay energetic all day, how to break your fast without an acidity attack, and simple swaps that keep Ramadan healthy.

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Illustration of a balanced Bangladeshi food plate with vegetables, fish and rice
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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