Let's talk about our grocery habits. After a typical trip to the store, have you ever noticed that about half of the items in your basket are ultra-processed foods? These foods are super popular because they're affordable, have a long shelf life, and are so convenient to prepare.Do you know that these ultra-processed foods are often packed with additives, excessive sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats? Regularly munching on snacks like chips and cookies can lead to weight gain and push out hea... Learn More

Bangladesh's largest city, Dhaka, is the 9th largest city in the world and ranks 6th in population. It suffers from high pollution levels year-round due to being the country's economic hub. Dhaka ranked the third position on the global list of cities with the most severe air pollution, registering an AQI index of 181. The AQI informs people about the daily air quality in a city and its associated health effects. Scores range from 0 to 50 (good), 51 to 100 (moderate)... Learn More

Firefighters are often regarded as the unsung heroes of our communities as they put their lives at risk to save others. However, a recent study has revealed a concerning health hazard: an increased risk of prostate cancer due to chemical exposures. As part of their job, firefighters are exposed to a cocktail of carcinogens, which puts them at a significantly higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to the general population. This risk has been calculated t... Learn More

Are you overeating salt in your food? Beware! High salt intake can lead to stomach cancer. According to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer, individuals who eat salt-rich food or add extra salt to their meals have double the risk of developing stomach cancer. Scientists warn against consuming salt-preserved food as it contains high salt. Foods such as smoked, cured, salted or canned meat, fish, poultry or vegetables, pickles, canned food, salted nuts, buttermilk, chees... Learn More

There has been a year-long debate on whether or not there is a link between aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and cancer. Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization's (WHO) cancer research team jointly declared aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic to humans” for the first time. This is concerning news since aspartame is the most widely used artificial sweetener worldwide, having been in use since the 1980s. It is almost 200 times... Learn More