Around 300 million people in 2016 were living with hepatitis B virus (HBV) worldwide, yet just 1 in 20 (5%) eligible patients are getting

April is the World Autism Month. Autism, or more appropriately, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes a group of developmental disorders. Because it is a broad range of disorders, the disability of each person with ASD can be mild, it can be severe, or it can fall somewhere along the spectrum.

Diabetes is one of those non-communicable diseases which is steadily increasing everywhere: both in developed and developing

New US research finds more evidence to suggest that e-cigarettes are not a harmless alternative to tobacco cigarettes and that they contain their own mix of toxic chemicals which could be damaging to health.

New US research suggests that women who take antibiotics over a longer period of time may have an increased risk of death from heart disease and other causes.

Despite progress over the last few decades, Tuberculosis continues to be the top infectious killer worldwide claiming over 4500 lives a day and poses a major health security threat due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), according to experts on eve of the World Tuberculosis Day.

Since 2000, India has made major inroads in reducing the toll of malaria. But the path towards elimination has proven a challenge in the eastern state of Odisha, which carries more than 40% of the country’s malaria burden.

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting an estimated 540 million people at any one time. Yet, a new Series of papers in The Lancet highlights the extent to which the condition is mistreated, often against best practice treatment guidelines.

Previous studies have indicated that weight gain can reduce one’s sensitivity to the taste of food, and that this effect can be reversed when the weight is lost again, but it has been unclear as to how this phenomenon arises.

Before we sow a seed or reap a plant in an area, we have to consider so many things such as soil, water, sunlight, rainfall, fertiliser and

Many a times we experience blurry vision. Sometimes we don’t pay much attention to it. Your eyes may be tired, you may need new glasses — or it may be a sign of a major health problem. Here we discuss about some common reasons and the action you need to take.

New US research finds that drinking a large amount of sugary drinks, such as soda and fruit juice, can increase the risk of dying from heart disease, as well as all other causes.

At a time when the city is once again experiencing a surge of mosquitoes, residents are concerned about a resurgence of the diseases they carry. The mosquitoes biting us at all hours of day and night though are largely of the Culex variety, which while bothersome, does not bear disease. Aedes however causes dengue and worryingly, chikungunya, which crippled many in the city for some time last year.

March 20 marks the 2018 International Day of Happiness, which aims to inspire individuals to share happiness with others and create a happier world for all.

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka Central, a regional chapter of JCI Bangladesh, organised an art exhibition titled ‘Haatchani’ in

For a long time, some experts consider that timing of meals is as important as what we eat. Interestingly, more new results are coming as new researches are emerging. Well, late-night eaters would not like the answer as late-night eating really affects our body. But how bad is it?

Digital rectal examination (DRE) for prostate cancer screening in primary care should be discouraged given "the lack of evidence supporting its use", according to a meta-analysis.

Pathology is the cornerstone of modern medicine, ensuring that patients are correctly diagnosed and given an appropriate treatment.

People become robotic in day to day life as they concentrate more on work and success. A typical day of modern people starts with a very busy schedule which ends up with immense stress before going to bed.

Friday, March 16, World Sleep Day is a little reminder to us all to try to get some much-needed shut-eye. Here we round up some recent studies which show how important sleep is for good health.