New Canadian research has found that women who have diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing both of the conditions and heart disease years later, and that partners are also at an increased risk.

People who regularly snack on a variety of nuts may face a lower risk of heart disease than people who don't, says the largest study of its kind. .

Women are less likely than men to get Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander and more likely to die, a new study suggests, and researchers think reluctance to touch a woman’s chest might be one reason.

The revolution in generic drugs means that a 12-week course of drugs to cure hepatitis C can be manufactured for just US$50 – as low

Future medicine will be banking on prevention. The best prevention is vaccination. Though some simple prevention at home vis-a-vis

Glaucoma is a condition that can damage your optic nerve, usually because of too much pressure in your eye. The optic nerve does an

We very often talk about child, teenage and adult psychology, but rarely talk or think about foetal psychology. Having a healthy child in

Globally, more than 300 million people suffer from depression, the leading cause of disability, with many of these people also

A bacterial infection found in one in five pregnant women worldwide is responsible for an estimated 147,000 stillbirths and infant deaths each year, and a vaccine is urgently needed, researchers say.

Faecal microbiota transplantation may improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study in the Lancet

A dialogue exchange seminar and workshop on deworming to observe the national deworming week 2017 took place in Dhaka recently,

Establishing a normal delivery centre in the Nijhum Dwip island at Hatiya Upazila by the local government with the technical support from

Few of the more than 90 million Americans with obesity are seeking and receiving long-term obesity care, according to new data from

Dr. Tan Seng Hoe is renal physician and an internist, operating SH Tan Kidney and Medical Clinic Pte Ltd. at the Gleneagles Hospital,

New data presented at this year’s World Hepatitis Summit in Sao Paulo, Brazil (1-3 November) show that 52 million children are living

Women with a history of infertility have a 10% increased risk of death compared to those without infertility problems, reports a new American study. The difficulty in conceiving is thought to expose them to significant risks of dying of breast cancer or type 2 diabetes.

Family fitness dates are replacing the old-school pizza and movie nights as more parents are realising that the benefits of moving aren’t just about burning calories but setting an example for the next generation.

Potassium is an essential mineral that some people tend to lack. It is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contraction (particularly the heart) and good kidney function, and plays a role in fighting high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Wednesday, November 1 marks World Vegan Day and kicks off World Vegan Month.

A new international study finds that breastfeeding for just two months cuts a baby's risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) almost in half.