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
Global commission proposes updated diagnostic framework
A landmark report published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology introduces a redefined approach to diagnosing obesity, aiming to address the limitations of traditional methods and ensure appropriate care for over one billion individuals living with obesity worldwide.
11 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Pirojpur Sadar Hospital: 250-bed on paper, 100-bed in reality
The long-awaited upgrade of Pirojpur Sadar Hospital from 100-bed to a 250-bed facility remains incomplete even after six and a half years, leaving patients to suffer.
10 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Can AI in healthcare mimic human biases and improve clinical decisions?
AI models like GPT-4 and Gemini-1.0-Pro can make expert-level decisions in healthcare, but they also show human-like biases.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
The risk of developing cyst in the lungs
These days, quite often you would have heard people talking about a word, ‘Cyst.’ Somebody had had a problem of epilepsy, and the treating doctor had told him about a cyst in the brain.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Updated vitamin D guidelines: what clinicians and patients need to know
In 2024, the Endocrine Society issued updated guidelines on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency in adults, reflecting recent research. The new recommendations, which replace a 2011 guideline, aim to simplify the approach to vitamin D testing and supplementation.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
New insights into treating adult
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not just a childhood condition—it affects millions of adults too.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
HMPV: A silent threat to respiratory health
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a common but often underrecognised respiratory virus that primarily affects the respiratory tract.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Reflecting on five decades of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI)
Vaccines have long been a cornerstone of public health, preventing the spread of deadly diseases and saving countless lives.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Unravel the mystery of your symptoms!
When it comes to sneezing, coughing, and stuffy noses, many people often wonder whether they are dealing with a cold or allergies.
4 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Surge in road crashes: Patient overflow pushes NITOR beyond capacity
The National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) is struggling to manage an overwhelming number of patients, far exceeding its 1,000-bed capacity, leaving many to receive treatment on the floor or in overcrowded corridors.
29 December 2024, 20:09 PM
Managing diabetes during winter in Bangladesh
Winter in Bangladesh presents unique challenges for those living with diabetes. Naturally, during colds, patients with diabetes utilise more calories and remain in good glycaemia.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Eating good food vs. eating nutritious food: What is the difference?
What comes to mind when we think of ‘good food’? For many, it is about flavour, indulgence, and satisfaction. ‘Good food’ is commonly associated with taste, presentation, and enjoyment—a feast for our senses. Whether it is a rich slice of cheesecake, a gourmet burger, or a well-spiced bowl of pasta. However, what is often labelled as ‘good food’ may lack the nutrients we need for overall health.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
A new gene therapy could change the lives for people with haemophilia A
Imagine living with a condition where even a minor injury could lead to life-threatening bleeding. This is the reality for people with severe haemophilia A. But a groundbreaking study from India may offer a life-changing solution.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Call to reassess e-cigarette import ban with four key demands
Stakeholders and industry representatives submitted a memorandum to Chief Advisor Dr Muhammad Yunus, urging him to reconsider the government’s decision to ban the import of e-cigarettes,
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Reducing asthma exacerbations
Emerging research suggests that certain diabetes medications could offer benefits beyond blood sugar control, potentially helping to reduce asthma symptoms and flare-ups. Diabetes and obesity are known to contribute to worsened asthma control, and managing both conditions effectively could lead to better overall health outcomes.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Smoke-free alternatives could save 4.6 million lives in Indonesia
More than 4.6 million lives could be saved if Indonesia embraces smoke-free alternatives to traditional cigarettes, according to a sensational new report.
28 December 2024, 18:00 PM
A revolutionary step in immunity enhancement
The journey to restore immunity and reverse age-related decline has taken an exciting leap with the development of T-BOOSTER. This groundbreaking natural food supplement is poised to address a critical issue: thymic involution, a process where the thymus gland shrinks with age, leading to a decline in T-cell production and a weakened immune system.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Early surgery vs. endoscopy for painful chronic pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis, marked by persistent abdominal pain and compromised quality of life, is commonly treated with surgery or endoscopy.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Understanding high arches: causes, symptoms, and treatment options
High arches, or cavus foot, occur when the arch of your foot is raised more than normal, creating a structural issue that can lead to foot pain and discomfort. Unlike flat feet, where the arch is low, high arches cause the middle part of the foot to be excessively elevated.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Stops: A revolutionary treatment for low back pain
Over 80% of people worldwide experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM