You are what you eat! The age-old phrase holds the idea that health, happiness, well-being, and a sense of contentment are inseparably interconnected with what we eat.

In a pivotal move for global health security, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have emphasised the need for an expanded and accelerated approach to pandemic preparedness.

Do you find yourself endlessly worrying about potential problems, convinced that your anxiety might somehow prevent them from happening?

High cholesterol does not always make its presence known through obvious symptoms, but it can significantly increase your risk of serious health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

A staggering number of adolescent girls around the world are experiencing intimate partner violence, with nearly a quarter of those in relationships—close to 19 million—subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by the time they reach 20 years old.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the question of how best to allocate limited booster vaccine supplies remains critical.

Stroke is a serious health condition, and recent research from the Neurology journal sheds new light on how survival rates for two common types—ischaemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage—have changed over the past 30 years.

Achieving and maintaining healthy, strong hair often feels like a constant battle against damage and breakage.

New research suggests that an El Niño event may have aided the establishment and spread of a novel cholera strain during an early 20th-century pandemic, supporting the idea that climate anomalies could create opportunities for the emergence of new cholera strains.

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts.

Clinicians prescribing antidepressants often face the challenge of managing symptoms that patients experience when stopping these medications.

Heart attacks can present differently in women compared to men, leading to potential misdiagnoses and delays in treatment. Understanding these differences is crucial for timely intervention and better outcomes.

World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated in the first week of August, is supported by WHO, UNICEF, and numerous health ministries and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.”

World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer.

A groundbreaking report from the 2024 Lancet Commission reveals that nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout life, starting in childhood.

Functional neurologic disorders (FNDs), previously known as conversion or psychogenic disorders, are characterised by neurological symptoms that lack an obvious physical cause on standard diagnostic tests.

Parkinson’s disease is a very common disorder in our country. According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2020, Parkinson’s disease deaths in Bangladesh reached 3,782 or 0.53% of total deaths. In Bangladesh, death rank is 125 among the world.

At United Hospital in the capital, three patients underwent successful artificial aortic valve replacement without cardiac surgery on the same day, which is a breakthrough in heart disease treatment in Bangladesh, says a press release.

In recent years, concerns have emerged regarding the potential impact of paternal use of metformin, a common diabetes medication, on the risk of birth defects in offspring.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent chronic condition affecting millions globally, leading to significant pain and disability. Beyond its physical toll, OA is frequently associated with high rates of depression, exacerbating the overall burden on individuals. While managing the physical symptoms of OA remains a primary focus, addressing the associated mental health issues is equally crucial. One promising avenue in this regard is physical activity.