Getting through Ramadan with ulcer

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.
2 April 2022

Children with autism to get accommodation facilities at all divisions: PM

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.
2 April 2022

Who's to blame for Helena’s death?

Helena Khatun, 25, was about to give birth to her third child.
30 March 2022

Country needs more than 20,000 midwives

It was the start of a usual day at work for Zinkhee Sharma, a midwife at Bandarban’s Ruma Upazila Health Complex.
30 March 2022

Govt planning primary treatment for burn patients in upazilas: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is planning to introduce primary treatment services for burn patients at upazila level.
29 March 2022

Untreated, cross eye can cause permanent vision loss

Strabismus, usually known as cross eye, is relatively common among eye problems.
25 March 2022

Long daytime naps early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

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.
24 March 2022

Why do we snore and what can we do about it?

Snoring is the noise people make while breathing during sleep.
21 March 2022

A new study finds higher rates of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes after infection with mild COVID-19

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.
19 March 2022

Health span increasing even for people with common chronic conditions

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.
19 March 2022

Concerning children with Autism and their social & academic development

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is not characterised by a single symptom but comes with various symptoms.
19 March 2022

How to prevent osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. The word means “porous bone”. It weakens your bones and makes them more prone to fractures.
17 March 2022

Better care for newborns

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.
17 March 2022

Hours of sleep: how much does an adult really need?

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.
14 March 2022

New guidelines on abortion to help countries deliver lifesaving care

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued new guidelines on abortion care to protect women’s and girls’ health and avoid over 25
12 March 2022

The need for lab tests in disease diagnosis

Recently, I saw an eight-month-old kid who had constipation since birth. On query, the patient had delayed stool passage after delivery, neonatal
12 March 2022

Understanding teen acne

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.
11 March 2022

How to manage inflammation?

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.
10 March 2022

Why understanding inflammation is important for health

Inflammation happens to everyone whether they notice it or not. It is a normal immune response of the body to harmful stimuli, damage or infection.
7 March 2022

Health hazards stalk female tea workers

Women tea workers not only play a vital role in their industry, they’re also the rocks of their family’s economic fortunes. But for all the work that they do, they are plagued by malnutrition, stigma, financial uncertainty, lack of awareness regarding gender issues and lack of hygiene.
7 March 2022