Lifestyle
Study finds diabetes drug may prevent, slow kidney disease
New York, Apr 15 (AP/UNB) - A drug that's used to help control blood sugar in people with diabetes has now been shown to help prevent or slow kidney disease, which causes millions of deaths each year and requires hundreds of thousands of people to use dialysis to stay alive.
Decades on, war-scarred Beirut buildings remain
Beirut, Apr 14 (AP/UNB) — They are a common sight around Beirut, but their presence barely registers with Lebanese citizens anymore.
Fisher-Price recalls sleepers after more than 30 babies died
New York, Apr 13 (AP/UNB) — Fisher-Price recalled nearly 5 million infant sleepers on Friday after more than 30 babies died in them over a 10-year period.
Japan's emperor and empress celebrate 60 years of marriage
Tokyo, Apr 10 (AP/UNB) — Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Wednesday just three weeks before he abdicates his throne.
Woman lived to 99 with most organs on wrong side of body
Salem, Apr 10 (AP/UNB) — Rose Marie Bentley was an avid swimmer, raised five kids, helped her husband run a feed store, and lived to the ripe age of 99. It was only after she died that medical students discovered that all her internal organs — except for her heart — were in the wrong place.
Minimalistic Monsoon
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) - April showers bring May flowers! We are well into monsoon and it’s time to update our wardrobes with the change of the seasons. The weather in Dhaka can be quite unpredictable with heavy rain pouring down on us one minute and a surge of heat wave hitting us the next. However, you can still stay trendy while remaining comfortable to fight all the storms (or the lack thereof).
A visit to Gorgeous Gili Islands
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB)- It’s not just an island, it’s an experience. Yes, I’m in love with this sparkling white sandy beach, crystal clear turquoise water, endless blue sky and vibrant beach life.
Bliss Balls by THE BANGU VEGAN !
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) - I have seen and heard of meat balls, bhorta balls, fish balls, chicken balls from CP, protein balls from the famous BOOST Juice in Banani 11 but have you ever heard of bliss balls? I am sure most of you haven’t. These are literally vegan balls which, when eaten, will make you feel like you’re in pure bliss. These bliss balls are prepared by THE BANGU VEGAN. I had my first bliss ball after my yoga practice in the YOGANIKA studio. From then onwards, I usually eat one post – yoga practice/workout or as a substitute of dessert to meet my sweet cravings.
Gallery Cosmos hosts ‘Art Against Fake News’ exhibition
Dhaka, Apr 6 (UNB)- With a view to promoting arts to reduce the spread of misinformation and fake news, a group exhibition was held on Saturday showcasing works of renowned artists.
Ptolemaic-era tomb discovered in Upper Egypt
Egypt, April 6 (Xinhua/UNB) -- The Egyptian Minister of Antiquities announced on Friday the discovery of a tomb, dating back to the Ptolemaic era which spans from 305 BC to 30 BC, in Sohag province south of the capital Cairo.