World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM
Five minutes that could change everything!
25 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread
25 January 2026, 01:58 AM
Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore
25 January 2026, 01:54 AM
The silent health threat many people carry alone
25 January 2026, 01:49 AM
Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why does digestion often feel slower in winter?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Did You Know? / We might inhale lung-penetrating microplastics daily!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Which therapy really helps knee arthritis?
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries!
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Novo Nordisk and UofT announce joint investment to address diabetes & chronic disease prevention
Novo Nordisk A/S and the University of Toronto (UofT) has announced a CAD 40 million investment to establish the Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations, says a press release.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Why the COVID-19 vaccines are safe
Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Ramadan food habit during COVID-19
Ramadan will see Muslims around the world observing daytime fasting for 30 days, abstaining from meals and drinks, while spending large portions of their time in prayers.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone
In recent years, countries in the Western Pacific have experienced rapid economic growth, migration and urbanisation. This created opportunities for
10 April 2021, 18:00 PM
CDC updates travel guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to get tested before or after travel within the United States — unless their travel
10 April 2021, 18:00 PM
United Hospital conducted the first chronomodulated chemotherapy
A patient with advanced colon cancer has successfully completed a chronomodulated chemotherapy, and has been discharged with an uneventful
10 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic effectively
To tackle the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 in Bangladesh, a week-long lockdown had been announced with the possibility of extension
10 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Recommendation for the gap between two doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Bangladesh Health Watch is a civil society body. It is composed of individuals with illustrious backgrounds in public health.One of its technical
10 April 2021, 18:00 PM
DNCC to launch Covid-19 telemedicine services at 5 maternity centres from Friday
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will launch Covid-19 telemedicine services from tomorrow (Friday) at its five maternity centres to provide 24/7 medical services and coronavirus-related information.
8 April 2021, 18:12 PM
How does living with children affect adults’ risk for COVID-19 and its outcomes?
During the second wave in England, SARS-CoV-2 infection and related hospital admission (but not ICU admission or death) were slightly elevated among younger adults who lived with children.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Mistakes even healthy people make
There are some mistakes that even the most health concerned people can also commit without knowing. Let us have a look at some of these and try to avoid as much as possible.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Miscarriage tied to increased mortality
Miscarriage is associated with increased premature mortality in mothers, suggests an observational study in The BMJ.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
How mental resilience can help through the pandemic
Resilience is the ability to stay strong during hard times. How are you doing this year? Looking back, what was the most difficult part?
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Is a lockdown inevitable in Bangladesh?
The new infectious variants of COVID-19 are menacing all around the world forcing many countries to impose lockdown-type measures.
3 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Very low risk of getting COVID-19 from food and packaging
The risk of getting COVID-19 from food you cook yourself or from handling and consuming food from restaurants and takeout or drive-thru meals is thought to be very low. Currently, there is no evidence that food is associated with spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
COVID-19 reinfection uncommon, but older adults seem at higher risk
The risk for reinfection with SARS-CoV-2 is generally low, but it is higher among adults aged 65 and older, according to a population-based study from Denmark published in The Lancet.
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Mental health aftermath of COVID-19: long-hauler depression?
Recent surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic have documented substantial rates of depression, anxiety, and overall distress in as many as one-third
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Lead poisoning and stunting in Bangladesh: a missing link
Long-term malnutrition might at first seem like a medical condition and its remedial measures easy, using balanced diet, appropriate for age, along
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
World TB Day 2021: The clock is ticking
More than a century has passed since the March 24, 1882, announcement by Robert Koch that Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria cause
27 March 2021, 18:00 PM
Draft regulations on trans fatty acids opened for public consultation
In order to safeguard public health, the draft regulations on “Limiting Trans Fatty Acid in Food Products Regulations, 2021” has been uploaded for public consultation on the website of Bangladesh Food Safety Authority.
22 March 2021, 15:42 PM