People who carry genetic variations associated with obesity may be more likely to gain excess weight today than individuals with the same genetic traits born before the modern obesity epidemic, according to a new study published in PLOS Genetics.

Food provides our bodies with energy and essential nutrients, but we do not always eat because we are physically hungry.

Intensive care units are essential for managing critically ill patients, including those with life-threatening infections, severe trauma, respiratory failure and other emergencies.

Exosome therapy is emerging as an innovative treatment in aesthetic dermatology, offering promising applications for hair restoration and skin rejuvenation.

Sodium is one of the body’s most important electrolytes. It helps maintain fluid balance, nerve signalling, muscle movement and normal heart rhythm.

Fatty liver disease is emerging as a major public health concern, with studies suggesting that nearly one in three people may be affected.

Seven more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the last 24 hours until 8:00am on Saturday, taking Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 677.

Four children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, taking Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 670.

The 250-bed General Hospital in Jhenaidah, the district’s main public healthcare facility serving nearly 20 lakh people, is facing acute shortages of manpower and critical medical equipment, raising concerns over patient care and forcing many critically ill patients to seek treatment elsewhere.

Surprise inspection finds filthy wards and toilets, delayed doctor attendance

Infants died one after another after being left in a crowded, poorly ventilated room, he says

The hospital denies offering money and says it will appeal the cancellation of its licence

A child develops a fever, starts coughing, and complains of a runny nose.

A disease many thought was fading into history has returned with alarming force. Measles, one of the world’s most contagious childhood illnesses, is once again spreading across several countries, including Bangladesh.

Generation Z, often celebrated as the most connected and informed generation in history, is quietly battling a growing mental health crisis.

Microplastics are becoming an unwelcome guest at our dining tables.

A disease once thought to be fading into history is forcing its way back into global attention.

Every day, somewhere in the world, a life hangs in the balance waiting for a simple act of kindness.

Five more children died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am yesterday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 648.

One more child has died from measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Friday, raising Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 643.