World Health Day, observed on April 7, is often portrayed as a day to highlight the limitations of traditional healthcare systems. While such critique is necessary for progress, the day should also inspire ideas for improving human health.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially announced the theme of World Health Day 2025, Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, which will focus on improving maternal and newborn health and survival.

In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere—from phones and tablets to computers and TVs. For many teenagers, hours spent online have become a normal part of daily life. But experts are increasingly warning that too much screen time may be affecting more than just eyesight or attention spans—it may also be harming sleep and mental health.

A recent UN study revealed that Bangladesh records over 63,000 stillbirths each year, meaning there is one stillborn in every 41 births, the highest rate in the region.

Robotic physiotherapy—the integration of robotic technology with traditional rehabilitation—is transforming how patients recover from musculoskeletal and neurological impairments. In Bangladesh, this emerging field is gaining traction, promising more effective therapy, improved access, and better patient outcomes.

A new study suggests that factors beyond individual control—such as socioeconomic status and maternal health—can significantly influence the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese later in life. Led by Glenna Nightingale of the University of Edinburgh, the research was published on 26 March 2025 in PLOS ONE.

When we hear the term ‘silent killer’, conditions like high blood pressure or cancer often come to mind—illnesses that do severe damage without early symptoms. But there’s another culprit quietly fuelling today’s global health crisis: sugar.

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) in Málaga, Spain (11–14 May), reveals a strong link between dietary sodium intake and both general and abdominal obesity. Conducted by Annika Santalahti and colleagues from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the study analysed data from over 5,000 Finnish adults.

With relentless deadlines and outdated expectations, stress has become a constant companion for millions. While its toll on mental health is well acknowledged, its impact on physical health—particularly blood sugar regulation—remains under-recognised. This hidden risk may have serious consequences for many.

Recently icddr,b and UNICEF co-hosted a seminar titled “Effectiveness Trial of Locally Developed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food in Treating Severe Acute Malnutrition in Rohingya Camps” at icddr,b’s Sasakawa Auditorium.

Nutrition Summit 2025.Caption: National Professor AK Azad Khan inaugurates Nutrition Summit.<B>Nutrition Summit 2025: A National Call to Action for Better Health</B>.Aiming to raise public awareness about nutrition, the Nutrition Summit 2025 was held for the first time in Bangl

Eleven new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to this morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,862 this year.

Prices of different varieties of chicken have increased by Tk 30 to Tk 50 per kilogrammes in Dhaka's kitchen markets

Sajna Begum, an elderly widow from Barlekha upazila of Moulvibazar, had lost her eyesight and was unable to perform even basic tasks on her own.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide. While medical science has made significant progress, the journey remains complex, particularly for younger women.

For many in Bangladesh, traffic jams are an everyday reality—an inevitable part of modern urban life. While being stuck in traffic is often frustrating and draining, it does not always have to be wasted time. With a shift in mindset, those idle hours can be turned into opportunities for learning, entertainment, or simply unwinding.

At the 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities—Córdoba (Argentina), Fortaleza (Brazil), and Greater Manchester (UK)—were honoured for outstanding achievements in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used to assess weight status and define obesity.

On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on 24 March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for investment to protect TB care and support services.

We have all experienced the familiar symptoms of fever—chills, aches, and warmth—but few truly understand its purpose. Fever is not a disease, but a signal: the body’s immune system is responding to infection, with the hypothalamus raising the body’s temperature to make it less hospitable to invaders.