Scope for massive scale-up of investment in mental health

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.
10 October 2020, 18:00 PM

One stillbirth every 16 seconds: joint UN report

Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year or 1 every 16 seconds, according to a new joint report.
8 October 2020, 05:24 AM

Vitamin A plus campaign kicks off

The national Vitamin A plus campaign started across the country today, aiming to feed Vitamin A capsules to children aged between six and 59 months.
4 October 2020, 06:53 AM

Radiotherapy following prostate cancer surgery can safely be avoided for many men

Most men receiving surgery for localised and locally advanced prostate cancer can have radiotherapy safely removed from their initial treatment, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Evercare Hospital Dhaka celebrates World Heart Day

The Paediatric Cardiology Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka celebrated the “World Heart Day 2020” by continuing low-cost packages for underprivileged children with congenital heart diseases such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD).
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Fasting shows no weight-loss benefit over standard meals

Fasting for two thirds of the day does not lead to greater weight loss than eating meals throughout the day, according to a randomised trial in JAMA Internal Medicine.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Loss of smell to be recognised globally as a symptom of COVID-19

Four out of five people experiencing the recent loss of smell and/or taste tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies—and of those who tested positive, 40 percent did not have cough or fever, reports a new study in PLOS Medicine by Prof. Rachel Batterham at University College London and colleagues.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Dengue outbreak: where do we stand?

An outbreak is a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as disease. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
3 October 2020, 18:00 PM

First man cured of HIV dies of cancer

The first person to be cured of HIV, Timothy Ray Brown -- known as the "Berlin Patient" -- has died after a battle with cancer, the International Aids Society (IAS) announced Wednesday.
30 September 2020, 11:26 AM

Flu season: All you need to know to stay safe

With the flu season now only a few weeks away, we must prepare for the challenges it will bring for us and our community.
29 September 2020, 17:57 PM

A healthy heart deserves more attention

A sound heart is the key to a sound life. The overall transformation in the past few decades in our surroundings has significantly altered our lifestyles.
28 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Do not let parents become patients

The outbreak of COVID-19 has made Bangladesh stand in front of the mirror and see its fragile unethical health care system.
26 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Improved knowledge and disease management required for diabetes

The results of the CAPTURE study were announced recently, a global non-interventional study to uncover the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and risk and its management in people living with type 2 diabetes.
26 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Only a few developed antibodies in the first wave of COVID-19

The first cross-sectional, nation-wide analysis of more than 28,000 patients on dialysis in the United States found that fewer than 10% of adults had COVID-19 antibodies as of July 2020 and fewer than 10% were diagnosed.
26 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Promoting Community Clinic services during COVID-19

The Government of Bangladesh launched the community clinic project to set up almost 18,000 clinics with an ambition of providing healthcare services to approximately 6,000 marginalised people through each community clinic at the grassroots level.
26 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Use your heart to beat CVD

In May 2012, world leaders committed to reducing global mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is accountable for nearly half of all NCD deaths making it the world’s number one killer.
26 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Nationwide Vitamin A-plus campaign for 22 million children next month

Nationwide Vitamin A-plus campaign is set to be held from October 4 to 17, with the aim to administer vitamin capsules to children aged between six to 59 months.
23 September 2020, 08:02 AM

Does a healthy diet counter the ill-effects of obesity?

A healthy quality Mediterranean-like diet partially modifies the association between obesity and cardiovascular mortality, according to a study published recently in PLOS Medicine.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Yoga in the time of COVID-19

In the modern world where we inhale polluted air, ingest preservative loaded food, toxic media messages and competitive consumer lifestyles, the novel coronavirus has forced us to slow down and rethink our choices.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Bone marrow transplants offered in Dhaka

Evercare Hospital Dhaka has become the first in Bangladesh to perform all kinds of bone marrow transplants (BMTs), using cutting-edge facilities and expert medical staff to provide BMTs to patients at an affordable cost.
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM