1 in 5 people over 40 face cardiovascular risk in 2 coastal upazilas: Study
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Pabna clinic OT closed after 12 post-surgery patients test positive for TB
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3 more die of dengue, 994 hospitalised in 24 hours
24 August 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 933
23 August 2026
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Dengue kills 5 more, 839 hospitalised in 24 hours
23 August 2026
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Step carefully: Protecting your feet from diabetes
23 August 2026
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Small ways to stop stress stealing your day
23 August 2026
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The insulin resistance paradox scientists are unravelling
23 August 2026
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Exercise for the mind, not just the mirror
23 August 2026
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A second chance after goodbye
23 August 2026
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Food for thought: Are schools meeting students’ dietary needs?
You are what you eat! The age-old phrase holds the idea that health, happiness, well-being, and a sense of contentment are inseparably interconnected with what we eat.
17 August 2024
New HIV prevention breakthrough
Globally, women account for nearly half of all HIV infections, yet they remain under-represented among those using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, PURPOSE-1, sheds light on a promising new approach to HIV prevention: twice-yearly lenacapavir.
17 August 2024
A lifeline for global health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is taking bold steps to tackle global health challenges with the launch of its first-ever investment round. This innovative approach aims to secure steady and flexible funding for WHO’s core work from 2025 to 2028.
17 August 2024
Global health emergency declared for Mpox
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
17 August 2024
Stroke rehabilitation by occupational therapy
Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world. After stroke, patients face different challenges to cope with the new situation. Stroke rehabilitation is the crucial part of treating the patient appropriately.
17 August 2024
The hidden costs of excessive worrying!
Do you find yourself endlessly worrying about potential problems, convinced that your anxiety might somehow prevent them from happening?
10 August 2024
Identifying and managing cholesterol problems: What you need to know
High cholesterol does not always make its presence known through obvious symptoms, but it can significantly increase your risk of serious health issues such as heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
10 August 2024
High rates of intimate partner violence among adolescent girls: A global concern
A staggering number of adolescent girls around the world are experiencing intimate partner violence, with nearly a quarter of those in relationships—close to 19 million—subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by the time they reach 20 years old.
10 August 2024
Prioritising elderly individuals for COVID-19 boosters
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the question of how best to allocate limited booster vaccine supplies remains critical.
10 August 2024
Stroke survival: What the latest study reveals
Stroke is a serious health condition, and recent research from the Neurology journal sheds new light on how survival rates for two common types—ischaemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage—have changed over the past 30 years.
10 August 2024
Essential tips for healthier, stronger hair
Achieving and maintaining healthy, strong hair often feels like a constant battle against damage and breakage.
10 August 2024
Phulpur Upazila Health Complex: Healthcare limps on amid doctor shortage
Phulpur Upazila Health Complex in Mymensingh is grappling with staff shortages and overcrowding, leaving medical services in disarray.
10 August 2024
Global call for enhanced pandemic research
In a pivotal move for global health security, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have emphasised the need for an expanded and accelerated approach to pandemic preparedness.
10 August 2024
Early action can prevent nearly half of dementia cases
A groundbreaking report from the 2024 Lancet Commission reveals that nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors throughout life, starting in childhood.
3 August 2024
How climate events influence disease outbreaks
New research suggests that an El Niño event may have aided the establishment and spread of a novel cholera strain during an early 20th-century pandemic, supporting the idea that climate anomalies could create opportunities for the emergence of new cholera strains.
3 August 2024
The consequences of untreated mitral regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts.
3 August 2024
A closer look: Understanding antidepressant discontinuation symptoms
Clinicians prescribing antidepressants often face the challenge of managing symptoms that patients experience when stopping these medications.
3 August 2024
Recognising heart attack symptoms in women
Heart attacks can present differently in women compared to men, leading to potential misdiagnoses and delays in treatment. Understanding these differences is crucial for timely intervention and better outcomes.
3 August 2024
Support for all breastfeeding moms
World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated in the first week of August, is supported by WHO, UNICEF, and numerous health ministries and civil society partners. The theme for 2024 is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All.”
3 August 2024
It is time for action
World Hepatitis Day, observed on 28 July, raises awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and cancer.
3 August 2024