July2016

$150 million for urban development in fast-growing Ningbo

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $150 million in financing for a $317.5 million project supporting urban development, urban transport and climate change resilience in China’s Ningbo Municipality, one of the nation’s...
First half of 2016 in Turkey sees slower GDP growth than 2015

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Despite a pick-up in domestic consumption, GDP growth slowed in Q1 because of slower inventory build-up, according to the July edition of the World Bank’s Turkey Regular Economic Brief*, issued today in Ankara. The...
IOM delivers emergency aid to civilians affected by Juba violence

by Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Civilians in Juba are facing an uncertain calm since a ceasefire was declared on Monday night, ending days of intense fighting that killed at least 300 people and forced thousands to flee their homes...
Five questions you’re too scared to ask about your body

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Our bodies are complex machines. Taking care of them can be a challenge. And sometimes weird problems crop up that can be embarrassing to ask a doctor about. Here are nine of those questions...
The 3 best exercises for lower back pain

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Here are the top three lower back pain exercises we recommend. If you experience pain while doing any of them, stop immediately and seek medical advice. 1. Back extensions If you’ve ever done yoga,...
Seven reasons why are women tougher than men

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Stereotypes point to men being the stronger, faster sex, but here are some pretty solid reasons women may be tougher than men: 1. Women bleed for a week and experience cramps, bloating, fatigue, and...
7 proven ways to help you lose baby weight

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Below are 7 proven tips to help you get your body back and to help you feel comfortable within your own skin: 1. Say goodbye to diets Instead of dieting, eat a well-balanced and...
This disease is more prevalent than breast cancer and is too often misdiagnosed

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: The scary thing is that chronic Lyme disease is actually more common than most realize. 1.5 times more diagnoses than breast cancer Over 300,000 people are diagnosed every year with chronic Lyme disease, more...
Six signs of cervical cancer that women need to observe

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: The signs for cervical cancer may not be as obvious or apparent as breast cancer but there are ways to observe the signs. Contact a gynecologist immediately if you notice: 1. Unusual discharge When...
7 cancer symptoms that most people ignore

by Rafiuzzaman Sifat - Jul 17, 2016

News Hour: Cancer can attack various parts of the body, it is crucial to pay attention to our bodies. Below are 7 cancer warning signs. 1. Frequent cough Frequent coughing can simply be a sign of...