A new study published recently in PLOS ONE journal has identified novel associations between older adults’ personality traits, the routes they took to leave their jobs, and their well-being after exiting the workforce.

Lipoprotein (a) is a type of bad cholesterol (LDL). A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you are at risk for heart disease. Lipoprotein (a) is a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Peptic ulcers are open sores on the mucus lining of the stomach or upper intestine. Ulcers are caused by bacterial infections, smoking, long-term painkiller use, and overeating fatty, acidic, and spicy meals.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on brining all children with special needs, including those suffering from autism, into the mainstream of the society, giving them opportunity to flourish their hidden talents.

Helena Khatun, 25, was about to give birth to her third child.

It was the start of a usual day at work for Zinkhee Sharma, a midwife at Bandarban’s Ruma Upazila Health Complex.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is planning to introduce primary treatment services for burn patients at upazila level.

Strabismus, usually known as cross eye, is relatively common among eye problems.

A new study by researchers from University of California has concluded that excessive napping during the day could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease.

Snoring is the noise people make while breathing during sleep.

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is not characterised by a single symptom but comes with various symptoms.

A new study in Diabetologia suggests a link between mild COVID-19 and type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Professors from the German Diabetes Center conducted the research.

The number of healthy years a person lives is, on average, increasing even for people with common chronic conditions, according to a new study published recently in PLOS Medicine by Holly Bennett of Newcastle University, UK, and colleagues.

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. The word means “porous bone”. It weakens your bones and makes them more prone to fractures.

With a view to providing better treatment to critical neonatal patients, the authorities of Chattogram Medical College Hospital introduced Special Care Neonatal Unit yesterday, marking the birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day.

Human beings spend around a third of their lives sleeping. Many might wonder if we really need that amount of sleep or if it’s just a waste of time.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued new guidelines on abortion care to protect women’s and girls’ health and avoid over 25

Recently, I saw an eight-month-old kid who had constipation since birth. On query, the patient had delayed stool passage after delivery, neonatal

Acne is a common disorder of the skin involving hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Most teens and young adults -- between the ages of 11 and 30 -- will have acne at some point.

Inflammation is an immune response of the body towards damage and infection. It is usually gone on its own after serving the purpose, unless it is chronic.