Heart disease is the number one cause of death in people with type 1 diabetes, yet there has been uncertainty about whether cholesterol-lowering statin medications are effective for preventing it in this group. A recent study is helping to change that view — and it brings some hopeful news.

Recently, icddr,b held a dissemination seminar titled “Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh: Insights from the ARCH Study” in Dhaka.

Regular self examination of your breasts or chest can help you become familiar with what is normal for your body—and make it easier to spot changes that might require medical review. Everyone should check their breasts about once a month to notice any unusual signs.

After Rangpur, anthrax cases have been detected in Gaibandha, prompting the health and livestock authorities to launch a major awareness campaign warning people against consuming the meat of sick cattle.

Ongoing rainfall in October is expected to intensify the risk of dengue, with experts warning the situation may worsen in the coming months.

An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025, at the Dhaka Sheraton, Banani, jointly organized by UNESCO, the University of Dhaka, and Renata PLC, according to a press release.

At least two people died of dengue, and 396 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise at an alarming rate, with the death toll reaching 200 and total reported cases climbing to 47,832 as of yesterday.

Eleven of the 12 city corporations across the country don’t have any entomologists to help the authorities check mosquito-borne diseases, exposing their weakness in combatting dengue that has now become a year-round concern.

Both deaths reported from Dhaka South areas

At least three dengue patients died and 556 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Eight out of 12 people, whose samples were collected from Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur with anthrax symptoms, tested positive at the laboratory of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).

WHO reports that 2,83,800 people died of cardiovascular diseases that year.

At least four dengue patients died and 845 others were hospitalised -- the highest number of cases in a single day -- in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?

The United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) is a multilateral platform convened by the UN General Assembly to engage 193 Member States at the highest political level.

Every year on September 29, the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

Every year, World Pharmacists’ Day on 26 September reminds us of the vital role pharmacists play in global healthcare. While Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in pharmaceutical manufacturing—the broader role of pharmacists in direct patient care remains underutilised.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its second Global Hypertension Report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it under control either through medication or addressing modifiable health risks.

Up to 80% of premature CVD deaths are preventable through affordable access to care, early screening, and more opportunities to make healthy choices in nutrition and stay active.