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Research Insights

Read COOL Lab's latest research updates, public health insights, and findings from our childhood obesity studies in Bangladesh.

May 1, 2026
What Are 24-Hour Movement Guidelines and Why Do They Matter for Bangladeshi Children?

Most parents focus on exercise — but new global guidelines say sleep and screen time matter just as much. Here's what the science says, and what our Dhaka study is finding.

April 15, 2026
Childhood Obesity in Bangladesh: A Growing Crisis Hidden in Plain Sight

Bangladesh has long focused on undernutrition — but overweight and obesity in children is rising fast. COOL Lab explains the double burden of malnutrition and what needs to change.

March 20, 2026
Text Neck Syndrome: The Silent Epidemic Among Bangladesh's Young Adults

Smartphones are everywhere — and so is neck pain. COOL Lab's latest study is the first to measure text neck syndrome among Bangladeshi emerging adults.