Has it ever occurred to you that your child is afraid of the dentist? Fear of going to the hospital or dentist is relatively frequent, even among adults. However, if that dread causes your kid distress or prevents them from attending the dentist, it is time to start paying attention.

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people, according to World Health Organization.

Established in 1910 with the donations of locals, six old buildings of the first public hospital of Barishal division are en route to being torn down.

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.

The increasing use of antibiotics to fatten cows needs to stop to control antibiotic resistance, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday at an event at the Directorate General of Drug Administration, marking World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021.

The government will enact a law over private practice of doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told the parliament today.

The architectural design of Friendship Hospital in Satkhira’s Shyamnagar has recently been selected as one of three entries for the prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Prize 2021.

The first oral anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir has been brought to Bangladesh by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals.

How people cook their food, how nations generate power directly impact the health of millions worldwide and planet Earth’s ability to support human life. For example, in Bangladesh alone, in-home polluted air from wood or coal-powered stoves and outdoor pollution from power stations and unplanned construction causes over 200,000 annual deaths from respiratory diseases.

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.

Stomach ulcer, also known as gastric ulcer, is a kind of peptic ulcer. It is a painful sore on the stomach lining.

Basail Upazila Health Complex in Tangail has opened its operation wing for the first time in its history of 47 years.

The first awake brain surgery at Evercare Hospital in Chattogram has been successfully conducted recently, a press release said today.

A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of thyroid gland. The most common cause of goitre worldwide is lack of iodine in the diet.

Psoriasis is fairly common globally as well as in Bangladesh. Although the condition is classified as a dermatological disease, it doesn’t start in the skin, and its damage is also not limited there.

Tinnitus is the high-pitched ringing in your ear that others cannot hear. The condition usually does not indicate any serious health issue. Nevertheless, it can be very annoying.

Dr Aaron T Beck, a groundbreaking psychotherapist regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, died Monday at his Philadelphia home. He had turned 100 in July.

Evercare Hospital Chattogram has recently organised a programme to raise awareness about stroke prevention, marking World Stroke Day, said a press release.

Migraine is a strong headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. These severe headaches can last for hours and can interfere with daily activities.

Bangladesh is among the first few countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to place mental health as one of its top 10 priority health conditions.