Therapies expected to reach patients within months

Further action will be taken after completion of the probe, says NICVD director

The massively popular drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could even halve people's risk of dying from a range of harmful substances, according to the research published in the BMJ journal on Thursday

Candida auris infecting critically ill patients beyond newborn units, raising alarm over hospital-acquired infections, it says

Seven organisations demand swift adoption of 2025 ordinance

Says steps taken to address nationwide rabies vaccine shortage

China-aided burn unit still 18 months away

Heath minister and state minister to inspect Dhaka city corporation storage facilities

Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting from dawn to sunset. While fasting is primarily spiritual, proper nutrition is essential to maintain energy, hydration, and overall health.

A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among older adults with a history of stroke. The research was published in PLOS Medicine.

Next-generation influenza vaccines, which aim to provide broader and longer-lasting protection than current seasonal vaccines, could significantly reduce the global burden of flu, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In today’s digital era, smartphones, tablets, and laptops have become inseparable parts of our daily lives.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate access to cataract surgery, a simple and highly effective procedure that can restore sight and prevent avoidable blindness.

A recent study suggests that coordinating activity between two brain areas can increase altruistic behaviour. Researchers from East China Normal University and the University of Zurich found that stimulating the frontal and parietal lobes together made people more likely to act unselfishly.

We often admire dynamic duos in movies—Sherlock and Watson, or the Avengers—working together to achieve the impossible.

Calls for fair prices during Ramadan

The prices of key Ramadan items edged up yesterday, the first day of the fasting month, with those of lemon and cucumber spiralling to a level that many consumers termed irrational.

On average, the increase ranged from 10 to 30 percent

Sexual fantasies are something many people experience but rarely talk about openly.

Every year on 15 February, countries around the world mark International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) — a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about cancers affecting children and adolescents.