The birth of a new baby is a joyous time for most of the families. For those born prematurely, however, this period can be very

A full-term pregnancy lasts between 37 and 42 weeks, and “prematurity” describes when a baby is born earlier than 37 weeks.

Thalassaemia is the most common congenital disorder in the world including Bangladesh, but one of the least known diseases

The World Health Organization declares that Zika no longer constitutes an international emergency, but it stresses a need for a long-term effort to address the virus, which has been linked to birth defects and neurological complications.

Bangladesh is a focus country for the US Government’s key development efforts on global health, US Ambassador to Dhaka Marcia Bernicat says.

Feeling down? Try eating some of these foods, which are loaded with nutrients that may help you feel happier.

A powerful national mass media campaign to show the deadly harm of tobacco - and support the warning labels now on tobacco packs

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) shows that high levels

Health is a primary concern for everybody and the government. Health has a direct relationship with productivity. When a healthy

As with every year, since 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) observes World

British-Bangladeshi Dr Mahi Muqit has successfully implanted a “bionic eye” that has given a blind man some of his sight.

The health ministry launches a national mass media campaign to create awareness among people about the deadly harm of tobacco that leads to deaths of nearly one lakh Bangladeshis every year.

Every year 800,000 women die of cervical and breast cancer, but where a woman lives will largely determine her chance of

Tonic has launched the “Let’s Move Bangladesh!” challenge from November 1, 2016. It officially kicked off via Tonic’s

At present time, there is an increasing awareness in the society about breast cancer, which is the second most common cancer

Is it a common sore throat or strep? We all know that raw, scratchy feeling in the back of the throat. The cause may be as

Depression is an illness that can happen to anybody. It causes mental anguish and affects people’s ability to carry out everyday

Do you spend long hours staring at digital screens, be it your desktop or laptop or the mobile phone? Do you feel irritation in your eyes or have red eyes? Then you are probably suffering from Digital Eye Strain.

In most of the Asian countries including Bangladesh, pregnancy comes with a significant risk of death. The WHO data reveals stark disparities across Asia when it comes to maternal mortality ratio - the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) organised a breast cancer awareness programme for its female members at the Rajarbag Police Line.