A new typhoid vaccine has proven safe, highly immunogenic and could prevent more than half of typhoid infections according to a new study published in

Worldwide, more than 25.5 million people a year die with serious physical and psychological suffering as a result of disease, injury or illness according to a

World Obesity Day was launched in 2015 to stimulate and support practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight, and to reverse

The rate of obesity in the United States has reached a new high, at 39.6 percent of adults, according to US government data.

A new large-scale international study suggests that a diet rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats could significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

Here we round some tips on how we can all take steps each day to boost our mood and look after ourselves mentally.

World Arthritis Day falls on October 12 this year and aims to raise awareness of the condition, as well as the importance of early diagnosis.

US scientists find a way to genetically engineer corn to produce an amino acid contained in meat, boosting the nutritional value of one of the world's most important crops.

The world had 10 times as many obese children and teenagers last year than in 1975, but underweight kids still outnumbered them, a study says.

Japanese researchers genetically engineers hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report says.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to increase knowledge of how we can help beat one of the most common cancers in women. As more and more research focuses on what we can do to reduce our risk of the disease, here we round up five everyday lifestyle changes that women can make.

Every year, of the 55.7 million abortions that take place worldwide, 25.5 million are unsafe according to a new study published in The

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka in collaboration with Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. organised activities to mark World Heart Day, says a press release.

To address the need for increased screening, diagnosis, and treatment, Medtronic and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh jointly aim

Novo Nordisk announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Fiasp® (fast-acting insulin aspart), a new fast-

As the world marks International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October, Girls Not Brides is calling upon the international community to

A report, Antibacterial agents in clinical development — an analysis of the antibacterial clinical development pipeline, including

American researchers may have found a simple way to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), finding that drinking an additional three pints (or 1.42 liters) of water a day could help keep the infections at bay in women who are prone to them.

A look into what palliative care is available for those with life-limiting illnesses in Bangladesh.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) screening — compared with cytology-based screening — is associated with higher detection rates for