10 more die of suspected measles; toll since March 15 reaches 128
7 April 2026, 17:06 PM
Healthcare
Measles outbreak caused by failures of Awami League, interim govts: Health minister
6 April 2026, 18:59 PM
Healthcare
World Health Day 2026 / Together for health. Stand with science.
5 April 2026, 00:36 AM
Healthcare
Beyond the classroom door Ensuring inclusion for Autistic students
5 April 2026, 00:34 AM
Healthcare
World Autism Awareness Day 2026 / Bridging the gap in Autism care
5 April 2026, 00:29 AM
Healthcare
Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them
5 April 2026, 00:25 AM
Healthcare
Flow Fest redefines
5 April 2026, 00:21 AM
Healthcare
Power without conscience
5 April 2026, 00:15 AM
Healthcare
Committee formed to address health workers’ demands following emergency meeting
3 April 2026, 14:47 PM
Healthcare
Govt fully prepared to tackle measles outbreak: Health minister
2 April 2026, 22:23 PM
Healthcare
Netrakona girl may be first female with 'tree man syndrome'
A 10-year-old girl from Netrakona with bark-like warts growing out of her face could be the first female in the country to be afflicted with the tree-man syndrome.
1 February 2017, 07:08 AM
Seminar on 'Rational Use of Blood' held in Dhaka
Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation organised a seminar on the 'Rational Use of Blood' at Sagor Runi Auditorium in Dhaka Reporter's
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Who should get the flu shot?
Seasonal influenza (or “flu”) is most often caused by type A or B influenza viruses. Symptoms include sudden onset of fever, cough
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Polypharmacy and patients’ quality of life
The simultaneous use of multiple medications by a single patient for one or more conditions is called polypharmacy. Polypharmacy
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
U.S. investment in the Global Fund and Global Health
In 2002, the United States joined with countries across the world to create the Global Fund, a 21st century public-private partnership
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
QUIT: Smokers who know personal risk more likely to quit
Offering smokers a taster session at an NHS (National Health Service) Stop Smoking Service and explaining their personal risk of developing smoking-related diseases doubles their likelihood of attending a stop smoking course, according to a study in The Lancet.
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Spark* Bangladesh Accelerator: An exciting opportunity for emerging social entrepreneurs
Spark* Bangladesh is running their third entrepreneurship accelerator programme, in partnership with Build Bangladesh, this April.
26 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Diagnosing skin cancer: Software as good as doctors, says study
Image-scanning software developed at Stanford University can distinguish deadly skin cancers from benign ones as accurately as top dermatologists, according to a study.
26 January 2017, 04:21 AM
Stay healthy this winter
Dr Mujahidul Islam Nipun, senior medical officer at Care Specialised Hospital in Dhaka, spoke to The Daily Star about winter health and skin complications and gives tips to stay fit.
23 January 2017, 10:42 AM
MSD for Mothers commits $10 million
MSD, known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A., inside the United States and Canada, announced recently its $10 million commitment to the Global Financing Facility (GFF) in support of Every Woman Every Child to improve maternal and child health in low- and lower-middle-income countries worldwide through its MSD for Mothers initiative.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Stomach problems in winter
The digestive system can be a source of considerable illness in winter if people eat the wrong food and don't rug up.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Malaria, its fatal impact and treatment
From time immemorial men have been surviving amongst a lot of deadly diseases among which Malaria is a primitive one.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Suspected prostate cancer patients could avoid unnecessary biopsy
Giving men with suspected prostate cancer an MRI scan could improve diagnosis and save those who do not have aggressive cancers from having an unnecessary biopsy, according to a study published in The Lancet.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Heart attack triggers that may surprise you
Did you know that cold weather can cause a heart attack? We explain how, along with other triggers you might not know about.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM
6th BSHRM-MetLife International HR Conference to be held in March
Bangladesh Society for Human Resources Management (BSHRM) organised a press conference on January 14, 2017 on their biggest event
19 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Voluntary blood donors honoured
Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
A guide to COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disorder that makes it hard to breathe. COPD tends to get worse over time,
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
How stress may increase risk of heart diseases and stroke
Heightened activity in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in stress — is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Reducing dietary risks associated with NCDs
Centre for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS), a forerunner of nature conversation NGO of Bangladesh recently launched a project titled
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM
What tobacco control could do to the world
Policies to control tobacco use, including tobacco tax and price increases can generate significant government revenues for health and
14 January 2017, 18:00 PM