Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections
29 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Injected with 'wrong medicine': Nurse suspended after child’s death at Suhrawardy hospital
28 January 2026, 18:27 PM
Healthcare
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
Coffee's numerous health benefits
Coffee consumption — in particular, several cups daily — is associated with a wide range of health benefits, according to an umbrella
16 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka successfully operated a case of haemangioblastoma
A 33 year old Bangladeshi man was working abroad. He had a happy life. However, two months ago he started to have some problems.
16 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Improving quality of life for people with asthma
Self-taught breathing retraining improves quality of life just as much as training by a physiotherapist, according to the largest
16 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Promising cure for Haemophilia
A gene-therapy trial by London researchers has seen remarkable success in finding a long-term cure for Haemophilia A. The trial, by
16 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Stand the clock campaign for UHC Day 2017
The Stand the Clock for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) campaign took place in Dhaka and at all the other 8 divisional cities of
16 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Japan best country in Asia for older people to live: Study
Japan is the best country in Asia for older people to live, according to the Global AgeWatch Index report. Japan reports high satisfaction with social connectedness, safety and civic freedom, according to the index which measures the quality of life -- using income security, health, personal capability and enabling environment -- for people aged 60 and older.
16 December 2017, 04:46 AM
Farrer Park Hospital organised seminar in Dhaka
Recently, Farrer Park Hospital’s three specialised doctors delivered speeches on ‘Health above Wealth’ and advice
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM
United Hospital starts telemedicine service for Chittagong residents
United Hospital has started telemedicine service for the residents of Chittagong from December 2017, says a press
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Increase of contraceptives in the poorest countries
Family Planning 2020’s (FP2020) annual progress report charts progress in 2017 towards enabling 120 million more
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Weighing the risk for severe maternal morbidity
The U.S. obesity epidemic markedly affects pregnant women, but its consequences have not been well quantified. To
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Worldwide, nearly 6% of cancers are attributable to diabetes and high BMI
Diabetes and high BMI (a BMI over 25 kg/m2) were the cause of 5.6% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2012 —
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Maternal mortality stalled!
Bangladesh Maternal Mortality and Health Care Survey 2016 conducted by National Institute of Population Research
9 December 2017, 18:00 PM
Type 2 diabetes may be reversible: Study
A UK trial study finds that type 2 diabetes could potentially be reversed through weight loss, and with the long-term support of a medical professional.
8 December 2017, 04:55 AM
How parents behave is linked to suicide risk: study
Teenagers who feel their parents rarely express interest in their emotional well-being are far more likely to consider suicide than youths who say their parents are involved and proud of them, US researchers say.
6 December 2017, 05:16 AM
Does living near a busy road have an effect on heart health?
A new US study has found that living near a busy road is associated with peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure in those already at high risk for heart disease, adding to the growing body of research that highlights the dangers of traffic-related air pollution.
5 December 2017, 09:28 AM
Trouble mounts for Sanofi dengue vaccine over safety concerns
The World Health Organization said on Monday it hopes to review safety data on Sanofi's dengue vaccine this month, while the Philippines ordered an investigation of its now suspended massive immunization program after the French drugmaker said it could actually worsen the disease in some cases.
5 December 2017, 05:17 AM
Men at higher risk of dying of AIDS than women: UNAIDS
Men are less likely to test for HIV or access antiretroviral therapy and, therefore, are more likely to die of AIDS-related illnesses than women, UNAIDS says.
4 December 2017, 06:44 AM
Marriage can make you crazy, but it deters dementia too
Marriage may test one's sanity, but living into old age with a partner also lowers the risk of dementia, researchers says.
29 November 2017, 06:47 AM
Flies can help in public health surveillance: Study
Science could soon unleash a most incongruous army in the war against disease - one composed of filthy flies.
27 November 2017, 04:34 AM
Stay healthy this winter
It may be cold outside, but winter need not be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Here are ways to make sure that,
25 November 2017, 18:00 PM