Kalia Upazila Health Complex: Healthcare in a shambles

Patients at Kalia Upazila Health Complex in Narail are enduring severe hardships due to a shortage of doctors, an unhygienic environment, a lack of essential medicines, and insufficient staff.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

5,000 doctors to be recruited: CA’s special assistant

Sayedur Rahman said DCs pointed out the shortage of manpower despite infrastructural developments, overcrowding in hospitals, and the demand for establishing and operationalising Institutes of Health Technology in various districts
16 February 2025, 15:58 PM

Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation

Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Devil’s Breath: truth or urban legend?

Stories about Datura are heard since childhood. One can be hypnotised if you take or inhale Datura. Scopolamine is also present in Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), a plant found in most of the Latin American countries.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Pioneering global delivery of childhood cancer medications

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched the distribution of essential childhood cancer medicines in Mongolia and Uzbekistan as part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Global harm reduction organisations urge recognition of tobacco harm reduction

Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific— In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, they have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Advances in cancer treatment and the role of medical oncology

On 4 February 2025, the global community observed World Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Thinking of switching your diet? Choose the Mediterranean diet

Are you tired of eating biryani, fried chicken, or fast food regularly?  Are you looking for a healthy solution?  If yes, a Mediterranean diet can be the best solution for your health.
15 February 2025, 18:00 PM

What we know about how 'forever chemicals' affect health

PFAS are synthetic chemicals first developed in the 1940s to withstand intense heat and repel water and grease
13 February 2025, 06:57 AM

One dies of dengue in Dhaka

16 infected patients were hospitalised
11 February 2025, 13:17 PM

MATS students continue protest in front of press club

They took position there under the banner of the General MATS Student Unity Council around 6:00am
10 February 2025, 06:57 AM

Eat your way to a healthy heart

A well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in protecting heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and preventing inflammation. Here are five diets that have been shown to support cardiovascular well-being:
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Flossing: A simple habit for a healthier heart!

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are well-known preventive measures, emerging research suggests that oral health—specifically flossing—may also play a role in reducing cardiovascular risk.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Things to take control of your own health

This reflection highlights the progress of the healthcare sector in Bangladesh, drawing from years of experience as a physician and healthcare entrepreneur. While the focus has been on developing innovative solutions to address gaps in the health system, it also offers valuable insights.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Thriving under stress

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. Whether it’s the constant stream of notifications, work pressures, or personal challenges, stress finds a way into our daily routines. However, instead of viewing stress as an enemy, we can learn to manage it effectively and even use it to our advantage.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Tips for managing underactive Thyroid

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Unite. Act. Eliminate.

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2025, World Leprosy Day was on 26 January.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

The dangers of sugar addiction and how to break free

Consuming too much sugar can lead to dependency-like behaviours and serious health issues. Sugar activates the brain’s reward system by releasing dopamine, creating a cycle of cravings and overeating similar to addictive substances.
8 February 2025, 18:00 PM

July uprising victims urged to submit medical bills for compensation

the injured must submit their applications and medical bills either to the mass uprising special cell or the civil surgeon offices in their respective districts
7 February 2025, 13:56 PM

Air pollution fuels lung cancer among non-smokers: study

Lung cancer is the commonest form of the disease, with 2.5 million people diagnosed in 2022
4 February 2025, 09:20 AM