Have you ever heard your family members complain about how you transform into a tractor at night in your sleep? Well, according to research, 45 percent of adults snore at night. So, cheer up; you are not the only one who snores.

United Hospital observed World Heart Day yesterday by conducting free health check-up in a health check booth at the hospital.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka organised a “Patient Forum” at the Department of Paediatric Cardiology recently, marking World Heart Day 2021, said a press release.

All should work together to realise the health-related commitments of Election 2019 - discussants pointed out at a dialogue organised by Bangladesh Health Watch and Unnayan Shamannay, says a press release.

It was a typical day in Bogra in Bangladesh. But not for Arpita, a three year old child. She was excited to meet her new baby brother.

‘Use heart to connect‘— this year’s theme that encapsulates the values of  World Heart Day this year. The World Heart Federation organises World Heart Day on September 29 every year to emphasise the importance of being active and staying informed about cardiovascular health and diseases.

Although allocation for the health sector in the national budget has increased, there is a massive gap between allocation and the actual services being provided, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.

We injure our hands from time to time and just move on. Come to think of it: even when we hit our elbows, the arm feels stuffy but we just take it all in and walk forward.

Stye and chalazion are lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. They may be painful or annoying, but do not panic. They are rarely serious. Most of the time, they will go away on their own without treatment.

Medical science has advanced leaps to transform tuberculosis (TB) from a ticket to certain death to a treatable, manageable disease. Yet, taboo surrounding the transmission and treatment of tuberculosis exists. 

The main function of an appendix is to boost our immune system in our formative years. The organ, an important part of our waste system, slowly loses its significance as we grow older.

Today, 85% of people dying from NCDs between ages 30 and 70 are in low-middle income countries (LMICs).

What if I tell you that in our body, there exist trillions of beneficial microorganisms? Not only do they help us digest food, but they also play essential roles in boosting mental and physical health. In addition, they protect us from damaging pathogens.

Proper alignment of teeth is not only important for appearance; it also contributes to oral health.

Tonsils are two lumps of tissue hanging at the back of our throats without drawing any attention. It’s our first line of defence against germs and bacteria entering our bodies through our mouths.

Rotary International handed over a 15-bed state-of-art High Dependency Unit (HDU) to the authorities of Kurmitola General Hospital in Dhaka yesterday.

Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute Bill, 2021 was passed in the parliament today, aiming to improve healthcare services for children.

The government has formally approved a project to build a 200-bed Covid Field Hospital at Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Convention Center under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

A 200-bed Covid Field Hospital will be built at the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Convention Center under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

After the emergence of the pandemic, several repurposed antiviral drugs such as hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, favipiravir, remdesivir, nitazoxanide, and lopinavir/ritonavir were provided emergency authorisation approval as there was no direct antiviral drug for Covid-19