A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth

Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a recent report by United Nations agencies. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world.
11 March 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.02%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)..The total number of Covid-19 deaths in the country remains at 29,445 and the death rate stands at 1.44 percent..At least 15 new infe
11 March 2023, 11:08 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.55%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
10 March 2023, 11:57 AM

India reports first two H3N2 deaths; 1 each from Haryana, Karnataka

India today confirmed its first two deaths due to seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, commonly called Hong Kong flu, with one each in Karnataka and Haryana states.
10 March 2023, 11:00 AM

7 hospitalised with dengue

Seven more people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Climate change leads to rise in kidney patients

The risk of developing kidney disease is increasing globally due to the detrimental effects of rising temperatures caused by climate change, said experts yesterday.
9 March 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.40%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
9 March 2023, 10:48 AM

Over one lakh students to take part in medical college admission test

A total of 1,39,217 applicants will compete for 11,122 seats in the medical college admission test this year.
9 March 2023, 10:20 AM

Dhaka hospitals see 'rising seasonal flu cases'

Any virus, like the adenovirus, which swept through Kolkata in India recently may be responsible for the rise in such cases, the physicians say
7 March 2023, 08:47 AM

8 dengue patients hospitalised in last 24 hours

At least eight dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours across the country till today morning.
6 March 2023, 13:12 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24 hours, current positivity rate 0.33%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 March 2023, 11:01 AM

Rise in diarrhoea cases in Barishal ‘not alarming’

The diarrhoea situation has rapidly worsened in Barishal division recently. However, the health department said this is quite common for summer every year, and “the situation is not alarming”..According to the Barisal Divisional Health Office, about 10,000 diarrhoea patients have been trea
5 March 2023, 15:20 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.59%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 March 2023, 13:25 PM

Ear and hearing care for all!

World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.
4 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Artificial lab-based blood transfusion: the future of medicine

Blood transfusions have been a crucial part of modern medicine. A blood transfusion transfers healthy blood from a donor to a recipient. It replaces blood lost during surgery or injury or treats certain medical conditions.
4 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Numbness of senses

“Content is fire. Social media is gasoline.” It is said that this media emphasises sociology, psychology and marketology over technology. Switching from current news to hungry people to war and calamities to a comedy show on the screen in minutes, makes us insensitive to social values.
4 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Common walking mistakes and how to fix them

Walking is a great way to get exercise and improve your overall health, but there are some common mistakes people make that can lead to discomfort or injury.
4 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Why women get emotional during PMS: factors & strategies for coping

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects many women of reproductive age. While physical symptoms such as bloating and cramping are well-known, emotional symptoms during PMS are often overlooked. Emotional symptoms can include irritability, mood swings, anxiety, and depression, and they can have a significant impact on a woman’s quality of life.
4 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Services hampered as Khulna doctors on strike for 3rd day

Physicians in Khulna district are continuing their work abstention for the third consecutive day today
3 March 2023, 13:20 PM

More than half the world will be overweight or obese by 2035: Report

More than half of the world's population will be overweight or obese by 2035 without significant action, according to a new report..The World Obesity Federation's 2023 atlas predicts that 51 percent of the world, or more than 4 billion people, will be obese or overweight within the next 12
3 March 2023, 11:19 AM