Study Findings: Obesity linked to higher risk of severe infections
15 March 2026, 00:17 AM
Healthcare
Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM
Healthcare
Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis
15 March 2026, 00:14 AM
Healthcare
Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa
15 March 2026, 00:12 AM
Healthcare
Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children
15 March 2026, 00:11 AM
Healthcare
The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM
Healthcare
Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk
15 March 2026, 00:08 AM
Healthcare
4 years on, hospital not fully operational
14 March 2026, 02:05 AM
Hospitals
Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility
9 March 2026, 17:48 PM
Healthcare
More than a period problem: why menstrual migraine needs attention and action
8 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Healthcare
The best exercises to manage high blood pressure
Regular exercise is a powerful tool for managing high blood pressure, but it is important to do it right.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
How nutrition shapes our genes: the promise of nutrigenomics
Other than making the body function and providing it with all the nutrients, our diet interacts with genes themselves to affect long-term health by altering gene expression.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Obesity surgery abroad risks stress safety standards
Medical tourism for obesity surgery has become increasingly common
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Can AI improve medical decision-making?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into the world of healthcare, assisting doctors with complex medical decisions. Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Rangpur Medical College Hospital: Medical waste piles up amid disposal woes
Rangpur Medical College Hospital has long been struggling with ensuring safe and effective disposal of medical waste, raising concerns over public health and the environment.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Kalia Upazila Health Complex: Healthcare in a shambles
Patients at Kalia Upazila Health Complex in Narail are enduring severe hardships due to a shortage of doctors, an unhygienic environment, a lack of essential medicines, and insufficient staff.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Devil’s Breath: truth or urban legend?
Stories about Datura are heard since childhood. One can be hypnotised if you take or inhale Datura. Scopolamine is also present in Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), a plant found in most of the Latin American countries.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Pioneering global delivery of childhood cancer medications
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched the distribution of essential childhood cancer medicines in Mongolia and Uzbekistan as part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Global harm reduction organisations urge recognition of tobacco harm reduction
Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific— In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, they have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Advances in cancer treatment and the role of medical oncology
On 4 February 2025, the global community observed World Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Thinking of switching your diet? Choose the Mediterranean diet
Are you tired of eating biryani, fried chicken, or fast food regularly? Are you looking for a healthy solution? If yes, a Mediterranean diet can be the best solution for your health.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Eat your way to a healthy heart
A well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in protecting heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and preventing inflammation. Here are five diets that have been shown to support cardiovascular well-being:
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Flossing: A simple habit for a healthier heart!
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are well-known preventive measures, emerging research suggests that oral health—specifically flossing—may also play a role in reducing cardiovascular risk.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Things to take control of your own health
This reflection highlights the progress of the healthcare sector in Bangladesh, drawing from years of experience as a physician and healthcare entrepreneur. While the focus has been on developing innovative solutions to address gaps in the health system, it also offers valuable insights.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Thriving under stress
Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. Whether it’s the constant stream of notifications, work pressures, or personal challenges, stress finds a way into our daily routines. However, instead of viewing stress as an enemy, we can learn to manage it effectively and even use it to our advantage.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Tips for managing underactive Thyroid
Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Unite. Act. Eliminate.
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2025, World Leprosy Day was on 26 January.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
The dangers of sugar addiction and how to break free
Consuming too much sugar can lead to dependency-like behaviours and serious health issues. Sugar activates the brain’s reward system by releasing dopamine, creating a cycle of cravings and overeating similar to addictive substances.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Are you taking the right steps to prevent cancer?
Cancer is a growing health concern in Bangladesh, with rising cases of various types such as lung, breast, cervical, and oral cancers.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM