At least 128 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Being a tropical country, Bangladesh produces a lot of summer fruits. In fact, despite the scorching heat and other cons of the season, many of us look forward to summer solely for the fruity deliciousness it brings along.

After around two and a half months, the number of Covid-19 cases surpassed 100-mark yesterday as the health directorate reported 119 cases countrywide.

At least 109 new Covid-19 infections were recorded during 24 hours till 8am today, which took the total number of Covid cases to 19,54,115, according to a DGHS release.

At least 24 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Former McDonald’s restaurants in Russia have been renamed “Vkusno i tochka” (“Delicious. Full Stop”), the new owner said ahead of their grand re-opening later on Sunday (June 12).

The pituitary gland is a key source of hormones in the human body and is one of the most important suppliers of hormones.

The number of Covid-19 patients has been rising for 10 straight days with the health directorate reporting 71 new cases yesterday.

Two patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease (disease affecting the central nervous system that causes tremors, slow movements, stiffness, and walking problems) and one with generalised Dystonia (muscles contract involuntarily, causing repetitive movements) underwent successful Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries in Dhaka, Bangladesh - says a press release.

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Designing drugs that target proteins requires knowing the three-dimensional (3D) shape of the target protein and creating a drug whose shape binds to that target protein. As of June 2021, research had only determined the shape of one-third of human proteins. Then, in July 2021, two groups used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the shape of nearly every human protein from nucleic acid sequences.

Tall stature increases the risk of peripheral neuropathy and skin and bone infections. According to a new study performed at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in the U.S., a person’s height raises their risk for a variety of diseases.

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

A man was sent to Jashore General Hospital with suspected symptoms of monkeypox, on return from India yesterday (June 10, 2022).

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least 31 people with dengue fever were admitted to hospitals in the country during 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday. Only three were from outside the capital.

The government yesterday increased the price of soybean oil by Tk 5 to Tk 7 per litre, dashing the hopes of the edible oil market in Bangladesh cooling off anytime soon.

Germany's vaccine advisory committee recommends that people over 18 who have been exposed to or are at increased risk of monkeypox infection receive Bavarian Nordic's Imvanex vaccine, it said on Thursday.

At least 59 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) yesterday suggested the commerce ministry review the price of edible oil in local markets as the product’s price is declining globally.