Almost all parts of the neem tree, also known as Azadirachta indica, have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional home remedies for centuries.

Imagine a dumpster sitting right opposite the main gate of a hospital, spreading a ghastly stench. Those who dump waste here don’t even bother to make sure their trash is placed at the bin, which means there’s at least a few feet of waste around the dumpster. Even though the bin has remained at such a sensitive spot for years, no steps have been taken to remove it.

Thankuni leaves or Centella asiatica is one of the most-revered herbal medicines used in traditional home remedies in the subcontinent.

Many of us know kalojeera or Nigella seeds from the time when our grandmother handed us a small cloth pouch filled with the black seeds to sniff -- for relief from a stuffy nose.

Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), popularly known as “tulsi”, is one of the most used medicinal herbs in Bangladesh.

Patients of Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) are gravely worried about whether they would be able to avail of dialysis service from next week.

You are warm and cosy under the blanket and suddenly you feel the need to pee, even though you emptied your bladder just a little while back.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin produced by the pancreas.

Savar Upazila Health Complex has been suffering from capacity issues for quite a long time now. From lack of beds, doctors and every other required facility, the state-sponsored health service is far from fulfilling the needs of the people.

In the eighth five-year plan, the government has set a target of raising GDP. After reaching the goal by 2024, the second

United Hospital has launched a Gastro Liver Centre that offers comprehensive Gastro Liver services in treating complications of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic disorders.

Chia seeds have become very popular of late for their nutritional properties. The widely used tiny black seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plants.

The air was heavy with the cries of wounded men, women and children at the surgery ward of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal yesterday.

LASIK eye surgery, the most commonly performed laser surgery, is usually done for better vision.

Electrolytes are existing minerals in the blood, tissues and other parts of the body.

Sleeping in feels a lot better during this cold season than it does in others. Rolling out of bed in the morning and staying awake past sundown feels harder. But is there any scientific reason behind it?

Knowing better about the medicines you are taking will help you reduce the risks and maximise the benefit of taking medicines. Follow these tips to maximise the benefit of your medication intake:

The Bangladeshi education system struggles to develop 21st century skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.

Vomiting is a reflex. It is a fairly common phenomenon in children as well as in adults. But have you ever wondered what causes people to throw up?

We all want children to be healthy. But sometimes, we misunderstand what constitutes as healthy and what does not.