PM Tarique Rahman orders urgent probe into measles outbreak
30 March 2026, 16:35 PM
Healthcare
Advances in surgical oncology bringing new hope to Bangladesh
29 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Healthcare
From infection to memory loss? New study sparks concern
29 March 2026, 01:46 AM
Research
Busy Bee Syndrome: When busyness becomes a burden
29 March 2026, 01:36 AM
Healthcare
When stress shows on your teeth
29 March 2026, 01:32 AM
Healthcare
Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis
29 March 2026, 00:49 AM
Healthcare
Too hot to move: Climate change driving global inactivity
29 March 2026, 00:44 AM
Healthcare
Height and health: When being tall comes with hidden risks
29 March 2026, 00:40 AM
Healthcare
Study Findings: Obesity linked to higher risk of severe infections
15 March 2026, 00:17 AM
Healthcare
Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM
Healthcare
Hospital washrooms in appalling state: icddr,b
Only 68 percent of government hospitals have functional toilets, of which, only 33 percent are clean, as per a new study
10 June 2024, 16:11 PM
Contribution of AI in diagnosing and treating cancer
Cancer of unknown primary sites often causes pleural and peritoneal effusions, and cytological analysis by pathologists using traditional methods can be inaccurate. Researchers in China used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods to study 57,000 cases of fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, where the origin of the cancer was initially unknown but later identified.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The importance of menstrual hygiene management
Menstrual hygiene management is one of the most important saviours for women in this century. Saving lives by preventing infection and reducing the cost of hospital stays and medicine expenses, thus reducing mortality rates.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
The impact of nitpicking
A nitpicker is a person who finds faults, however small or unimportant, everywhere they look. After meeting someone, a nitpicker lists every tiny thing s/he did not like about the encounter. When discussing people, they often focus on seemingly minor flaws, even if they are insignificant.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Impact of household cleaning products on asthma
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recently published a study that examined the effects of various household cleaning products on asthma. Previous research had already shown a connection between uncontrolled asthma and the use of harsh cleaning chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. Now, researchers wanted to see if “green” cleaning products and disinfecting wipes had similar effects.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Food safety prepare for the unexpected
On June 7, 2024, World Food Safety Day brought attention to food safety incidents. The theme for this year emphasised the significance of preparedness for food safety incidents, regardless of their severity.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Don't talk to journos without permission, DMCH tells employees
The Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) authorities have asked its officials and employees not to talk with journalists without prior permission from the hospital authorities
8 June 2024, 16:26 PM
Managing eczema: essential tips for relief
Dealing with eczema involves adopting specific habits to alleviate symptoms. Here are some essential tips:. 1. Keep your nails short: Trim and file your nails smooth to avoid skin damage from scratching. If necessary, use your hand's side or top to scratch. . 2. Cool down:
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Understanding and treating hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern characterised by dark patches caused by excess pigment within the skin due to increased melanin production. Melanin, responsible for skin colour, can become irregularly dispersed, leading to hyperpigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) o
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Enhancing well-being through therapeutic activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease
Therapeutic activities play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, promoting happiness, relaxation, and overall health. These activities encompass a broad range of actions, from physical presence and social interaction to engaging in arts and crafts or
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Rights of disabled children in Bangladesh
Every child has the right to live independently. In Bangladesh, there is a significant population of disabled children,
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Managing extreme heat: Understanding risks and protective measures
Globally, the environment is changing very rapidly, and one of its effects is the change in atmospheric temperature. In the last few decades, we did not face such hot and humid weather. Nowadays, temperatures surge up to 41–42°C, and due to high
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Free medical camp in Cumilla
Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in the country, conducted a free medical camp to provide free heart treatment to children in Cumilla district, says a press release.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Managing ovarian cancer in young women
Women aged 55 to 63 are most likely to get ovarian cancer, but it can also occurs in younger women. About one-third of cases are in women under 55, and 1 in 10 are under 45. Younger women face unique challenges, such as impacts on careers, children, and future family planning. Fortunately, they often have better long-term outcomes with the most common type of ovarian cancer compared to older women.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Protecting youth from tobacco and nicotine industry
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (STOP), a global tobacco industry watchdog, have launched “Hooking the next generation,” a report highlighting how the tobacco and nicotine industry targets youth through product design, marketing campaigns, and policy manipulation.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Proton Beam Therapy
Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past few decades, and Singapore General Hospital (SGH) stands at the forefront of this revolution with its novel proton beam therapy facilities.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Lifts at public hospitals: Where Horror Abounds
Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.
21 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Expecting mother dies at hospital
An expecting mother died due to alleged negligence by doctors at a hospital in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, yesterday
14 May 2024, 19:10 PM
Patient’s Death: Hospital blames those who were stuck in the lift
Hours after a patient died while stuck in a lift on Sunday, the authorities of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital blamed the people inside for banging on the lift’s door and causing the “door safety” system to fail.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Stuck in lift, patient dies at hospital
A patient of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Gazipur died yesterday allegedly by suffocating after being stuck in a hospital lift for 45 minutes.
12 May 2024, 18:00 PM