After completing cancer treatment, many patients undergo regular scans and blood tests to check for a return of the disease.

“Broken heart syndrome”, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), is a temporary heart condition triggered by extreme stress or emotions—like the loss of a loved one or a serious accident. While it mostly affects women (around 80% of cases), recent research shows men are more than twice as likely to die from it.

Dr Md Kamrul Azad.Sweety Akter, a 46-year-old woman, came to my chamber with muscle cramps, tingling in her hands, and a strange twisting of her fingers. She looked worried and said these symptoms had started slowly but were now affecting her daily life. On examination, I noticed a large s

In an era where academic pressure, digital distractions, and societal expectations weigh heavily on young minds, a panel of leading experts gathered at the Dhaka Flow Youth Wellness Festival to redefine youth development through a wellness-first approach.

Magnesium is a vital nutrient that supports muscle and nerve function, regulates blood sugar and pressure, and aids in making protein, bone, and DNA. Yet, it is believed that nearly half of Americans may be deficient. This deficiency is increasingly linked to mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

In a time when cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, health professionals and organisations are urging the public to make smarter dietary choices—especially when it comes to fat consumption.

Globally, 2.3 million children died in the first 28 days of life in 2022. There are approximately 6,500 newborn deaths every day, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5 years.

At Joymontop village in Manikganj, a long-held dream is starting to become reality. A reality where cancer patients would no longer suffer in silence or lose their life because of poverty.

Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released new guidelines to help prevent episodic migraines—those intense, recurring headaches that can last from hours to days and are often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and more.

Treating a child’s asthma presents certain difficulties for paediatricians.

Stress! It is the constant hum in the background of modern life—whirring through overflowing inboxes, surprise bills, and an endless scroll of bad news.

Brick manufacturing is a vital industry in Bangladesh and South Asia, but it is also a major source of harmful air pollution and carbon emissions. These kilns, often powered by coal, contribute significantly to respiratory problems and climate change.

Dhaka Flow’s Second National Youth Wellness Festival 2025 brought together students from ten top universities in Bangladesh to explore mental health, emotional wellbeing, and sustainable living. Key messages included: “Healing is cool, seeking help is courageous, and movement is critical.”

April 24, 2025, marks the worldwide observance of World Hormone Day, with this year’s powerful theme: “Because Hormones Matter”. While dedicated days exist for specific hormone-related conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and PCOS, this comprehensive initiative addresses all hormonal health aspects holistically.

Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, packaged snacks, instant noodles, and frozen ready meals—are increasingly dominating diets around the world. Though convenient and often affordable, a growing body of global research shows that high consumption of these products may significantly reduce lifespan.

Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, yet one of its major risk factors—high cholesterol—often goes unnoticed. With no visible symptoms, high cholesterol can quietly damage your arteries for years before showing any warning signs. That is why understanding and managing cholesterol is essential for protecting your heart health.

The future of the healthcare sector of Bangladesh highly depends on its medical education system. The demand for highly skilled doctors, researchers and healthcare professionals is increasing with a growing population and evolving healthcare needs.

As the 8th UN Global Road Safety Week takes place from 12 to 18 May, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has introduced a new toolkit aimed at assisting governments in promoting active mobility, with the theme “Make walking and cycling safe”. 

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on 5 May. In 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorated 17 years of the global “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands” campaign, which underscores the crucial role of hand hygiene in infection prevention and control (IPC).