According to a new study recently published in the journal PLOS Genetics, resistant strains in Brazil find that exported poultry rarely causes disease in the UK. In addition, an investigation into the evolution of Salmonella bacteria infecting Brazilian poultry shows that the introduction of a Salmonella vaccine, combined with increasing antibiotic usage by Brazilian farmers, has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains that are less likely to cause human disease.

In a 7-year randomised trial, men (but not women) had fewer adverse CV events with a Mediterranean diet, but it relied on an intensive, long-term dietary intervention that would be difficult to reproduce in most care settings.

Most people think brushing for a few seconds with an old brush is the best way to keep teeth healthy. Instead of regular checkups, people visit the dentist when they have a problem.

Preliminary results from an experimental farm have shown that the ‘third generation’ or G-3 Rohu invented by WorldFish grows about 30 per cent more than the conventional Rohu fish - says a press release.

A recent study revealed that taller people are less likely to develop health complications such as heart diseases, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, The Guardian reported.

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 week-long special campaign for administering Covid-19 booster dose began today (June 4, 2022), aiming to inoculate over one crore people across the country.

At least 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in different hospitals across the country yesterday, indicating a rising trend.

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).

The price of potatoes is now on the rise in different markets in Munshiganj in line with the spiralling cost of other essentials.

The edible oil price may come down soon in the local market as its price in the international market has started to decline, said Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi yesterday.

Rice prices continue to rise despite the countrywide drives against illegal hoarding and overcharging.

It is not possible to provide quality healthcare service to people without specialist doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.

A mobile court in a drive in Savar today (June 2, 2022) fined two rice wholesale shops for charging curtomers more than the market price.

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The High Court today directed the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) to give Tk 15 lakh as compensation to each of the families of the 104 children, who died after taking toxic paracetamol syrup in 1991 and 2009.

Outbreaks of endemic diseases such as monkeypox and lassa fever are becoming more persistent and frequent, the World Health Organization's emergencies director, Mike Ryan, warned on Wednesday.

Monkeypox appears to be spreading from person to person in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday.

Hoarding by small traders as well as large business groups has been causing rice prices to soar, giving low-income people a hard time.

All unauthorised private hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic centres will be shut down, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.