When we hear the term ‘silent killer’, conditions like high blood pressure or cancer often come to mind—illnesses that do severe damage without early symptoms. But there’s another culprit quietly fuelling today’s global health crisis: sugar.

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) in Málaga, Spain (11–14 May), reveals a strong link between dietary sodium intake and both general and abdominal obesity. Conducted by Annika Santalahti and colleagues from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the study analysed data from over 5,000 Finnish adults.

With relentless deadlines and outdated expectations, stress has become a constant companion for millions. While its toll on mental health is well acknowledged, its impact on physical health—particularly blood sugar regulation—remains under-recognised. This hidden risk may have serious consequences for many.

Recently icddr,b and UNICEF co-hosted a seminar titled “Effectiveness Trial of Locally Developed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food in Treating Severe Acute Malnutrition in Rohingya Camps” at icddr,b’s Sasakawa Auditorium.

Nutrition Summit 2025.Caption: National Professor AK Azad Khan inaugurates Nutrition Summit.<B>Nutrition Summit 2025: A National Call to Action for Better Health</B>.Aiming to raise public awareness about nutrition, the Nutrition Summit 2025 was held for the first time in Bangl

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide. While medical science has made significant progress, the journey remains complex, particularly for younger women.

For many in Bangladesh, traffic jams are an everyday reality—an inevitable part of modern urban life. While being stuck in traffic is often frustrating and draining, it does not always have to be wasted time. With a shift in mindset, those idle hours can be turned into opportunities for learning, entertainment, or simply unwinding.

At the 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities—Córdoba (Argentina), Fortaleza (Brazil), and Greater Manchester (UK)—were honoured for outstanding achievements in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used to assess weight status and define obesity.

On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on 24 March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for investment to protect TB care and support services.

We have all experienced the familiar symptoms of fever—chills, aches, and warmth—but few truly understand its purpose. Fever is not a disease, but a signal: the body’s immune system is responding to infection, with the hypothalamus raising the body’s temperature to make it less hospitable to invaders.

A heart attack is a life-changing event, and recovery involves more than just medical treatment—it also includes knowing when it is safe to resume daily activities like driving.

Chronic pain is more than just a physical condition—it affects mental well-being and overall quality of life.

Ramadan bazaars are a cherished part of the fasting month, offering a variety of meals for iftar.

Medical malpractice laws are changing, and that could benefit both patients and doctors. Traditionally, courts have judged malpractice based on whether a doctor followed the “customary” practices of their profession.

It has been a long, draining day at work, and by the time you head home, you are absolutely starving.

The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected millions worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond the lives directly lost to the virus.

A woman’s self-actualisation, growth, and productivity are directly tied to her well-being. When women are deprived of holistic wellness, it affects families,

A new study published in PLOS Mental Health found that people with anxiety and depression often doubt themselves, while those with compulsive behaviours (like obsessive-compulsive disorder) tend to be overconfident in their thinking.

Bangladesh has achieved a mentionable feat in the global medical community as two of its young medical students were invited to participate in the prestigious SCALPEL IV Symposium in Barcelona.