Speakers at a seminar on maternal healthcare yesterday called for urgent action to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections in Bangladesh, particularly in private hospitals.

Health adviser writes to CEC in this regard

Hospital forms seven-member committee to probe incident

Every year, on the last Sunday of January, the world observes World Leprosy Day. In 2026, this falls on today, 25th January.

What if living longer did not mean gym memberships, fitness plans, or dramatic lifestyle overhauls? What if it simply meant moving a little more than you do now?

Menstrual migraine is a form of migraine that follows a monthly pattern, appearing shortly before or during a period. It is not simply a bad headache.

You wake up tired, sip your second cup of coffee, skip water again because of work-related deadlines or classes, and scroll through your phone while grabbing instant noodles or something greasy for breakfast.

Loneliness is far more than an unpleasant feeling. New research suggests it is closely linked to depression and poorer physical health, marking it out as a growing public health concern in the United States.

Committee to provide necessary guidance to concerned ministries and divisions

Tobacco use and mental health are closely linked, and this relationship is particularly significant during adolescence – a formative stage when habits are established and emotional wellbeing can be especially vulnerable.

Thalassaemia is the most common inherited blood disorder in Bangladesh and poses a growing public health challenge.

Chronic low back pain is a common and often frustrating condition, marked by flare-ups that can disrupt daily life for years.

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages had become cheaper in many countries due to consistently low tax rates, contributing to rising levels of obesity,

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term pain and stiffness in older adults, often making everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or standing for long periods difficult.

Microplastics are now so widespread that they have been found almost everywhere we look – including the air inside our homes and cars.

As winter arrives, many people notice a familiar discomfort: bloating after meals, constipation, reduced appetite, or a lingering heaviness in the stomach.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used in healthcare, raising hopes that technology could help identify people at risk of suicide and self-harm earlier than ever before.

Diabetes is often thought of as an individual condition, but growing evidence suggests it can affect entire households.

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and climatic factors, such as temperature and rainfall, is associated with adverse birth outcomes in India, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health.

Staying physically active is widely known to be good for health, but how much activity is really enough?