At least nine more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

At least nine more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

Sraboni, a seventeen-year-old from Faridpur district, had been facing an uncertain future ever since her kidney failure a few months ago

Denmark and Bangladesh today signed an agreement to collaborate on food safety and sustainable food production

Intern doctors at the Khulna Medical College Hospital withdrew their strike today considering the sufferings of patients.

The World Health Organization holds its first summit on traditional medicine on Thursday, with warnings that treatments rooted in natural products can be effective alternative healthcare only if scientifically proven

While the country’s health services are already struggling to cope with the dengue influx, other viral fevers and waterborne diseases are further aggravating the situation.

People will get free dengue test facility at three hospitals run by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) from tomorrow

Out of the nine deaths, six were reported from Dhaka city

Maya Akter Sumi was surprised to notice blood trickling down the nose of her five-year-old daughter Israt Jahan Fatema on July 31.

At least 10 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

At least 18 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

As rising numbers of dengue patients strain hospitals across the country, a government survey in Gazipur and Narayanganj has found numerous breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitos.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said there is no shortage of saline, which is in high demand for dengue patients, at government hospitals

At least 11 more people died of dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

The World Health Organization on Friday labelled the dengue outbreak in the country as “high risk”, while 14 more people died and 2,432 new patients were hospitalised yesterday.

Recent articles in Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shed light on the potential benefits of daily multivitamin supplementation for older individuals’ cognitive health. While randomised trials have generally shown the limited advantages of multivitamins, these studies suggest a nuanced perspective.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) have provided technical support to the Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) to develop a National Guideline on Diabetes Mellitus, says a press release. The guideline was launched on August 6, 2023, and it will help guide Bangladeshi physicians to choose adequate treatment for managing their patients.

Cloudy weather during the World War II led to a fateful shift in plans, sparing Kuroko from destruction and changing history. Nagasaki became the target instead, highlighting the immense impact of split-second decisions. This incident, akin to ‘the butterfly effect,’ continues to resonate with Kuroko’s inhabitants, reminding us of history’s delicate balance.

A study featured in The New England Journal of Medicine explored the potential link between diet and the risk of dementia in older adults. While previous research indicated that diet might influence dementia risk, it remained uncertain whether dietary changes could directly enhance cognitive function. The study involved 600 overweight older adults, averaging 70 years of age, who had a family history of dementia.