3 more die of dengue, 1,097 hospitalised in 24 hours
30 August 2026
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Disease
Measles death toll rises to 963
30 August 2026
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Healthcare
Two more die of dengue, 996 get hospitalised
30 August 2026
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Healthcare
Eat today, protect tomorrow
30 August 2026
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Health
Study points to the need for more effective TB screening strategies in people with HIV
30 August 2026
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Health
The fracture forecast / AI spots risk years ahead
30 August 2026
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Health
If Ebola crosses borders, is Bangladesh prepared?
30 August 2026
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Health
The doctor who swallowed bacteria to prove medicine wrong
30 August 2026
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Health
Too young for type 2? Not anymore
30 August 2026
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Health
Health minister orders transfer of pharmacist absent from duty in Habiganj
29 August 2026
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Healthcare
1.7 million child deaths a year
More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of age are attributable to unhealthy environments.
11 March 2017
StartUp Cup ‘17 kicks off
StartUp Cup, the international business model competition, is back for the second year in Bangladesh. On March 6, the organisers
9 March 2017
Healthy lifestyle can prevent kidney disease: experts
Unhealthy lifestyle leads to increase in kidney ailment as Bangladesh is hugely suffering from the disease due to rapidly changed food habit and way of life, health experts say.
9 March 2017
CSOs revitalised in Dhaka on immunisation
The Gavi CSO constituency arranged a collaborative meeting of the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Asia Pacific Region recently
4 March 2017
Health benefits of ridge gourd
Ridge gourd or sponge gourd is popularly known as ‘Jhinga’ in Bangladesh. Biologically ridge gourd is referred to as Luffa acutangula.
4 March 2017
Secrets of anti-ageing
If you are new to the world of age reversal, you may wonder why your skin would need one. That means it is time to start your daily
4 March 2017
E-health records: A way for better health outcomes
Health Policy 2011 emphasised to establish a computer based “Integrated Management Information System” which helps to implement
4 March 2017
Exercise may cancel out heart risks if you are overweight & middle-age
Exercise may cancel out the heart risks of being overweight or obese if you are middle-age, a new observational study in the Netherlands
4 March 2017
Virtual reality hopes to treat mental health problems
Virtual reality headsets are often associated with video games and fun, but companies are also working to use them for mental health therapies, to treat phobias, anxiety or addictions.
4 March 2017
New ‘brain training’ era for mental illnesses
Recent research into the brain is gaining attention, showing that preferences for facial features can be unconsciously changed by manipulating brain activity.
4 March 2017
H7N9 bird flu virus might become drug-resistant: Experts
The new strain of H7N9 bird flu virus confirmed earlier this month could become drug-resistant, experts say, while a leading specialist in respiratory diseases warns that it might be resistant already.
27 February 2017
EMI pay service introduced at the United Hospital
United Hospital Ltd. signed an agreement with Southeast Bank Ltd. recently which facilitates the credit cardholders of Southeast Bank
25 February 2017
Why eat beets?
Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week enjoying not
25 February 2017
Modern contraceptive options in Bangladesh
While the fertility rate in Bangladesh is slowly declining, overpopulation remains a national concern. Access to effective contraceptives
25 February 2017
Imperatives for ensuring immunisation: a CSO perspective
The important role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting routine immunisation services, creating demand for
25 February 2017
Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health
Experiencing severe deprivation and neglect in childhood can have a lasting psychological impact into early adulthood, according to a
25 February 2017
SMO services launched in Dhaka
GD Assist Limited, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance launched Second Medical Opinion (SMO) Services in association with Assist
25 February 2017
10 common foods to fight hypertension
You can fight hypertension easily by certain dietary practices. Take a look at some simple foods that can keep a shooting blood pressure at bay.
23 February 2017
Football: Smog may force U-17 football World Cup out of Delhi
FIFA could pull Under-17 World Cup matches out of New Delhi because of concerns over air quality in the world's most polluted capital city, the tournament director said.
22 February 2017
Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’
AFC Health Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Khulna and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Khulna jointly organised a scientific seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’ in Khulna Club recently.
18 February 2017