7 children die with measles-like symptoms, death toll rises to 950
26 August 2026
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Disease
5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 943
25 August 2026
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Disease
3 more die of dengue, 907 hospitalised in 24 hours
25 August 2026
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Disease
Probe committee formed over Habiganj journalist Rafiq’s death
25 August 2026
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Healthcare
1 in 5 people over 40 face cardiovascular risk in 2 coastal upazilas: Study
24 August 2026
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Healthcare
Pabna clinic OT closed after 12 post-surgery patients test positive for TB
24 August 2026
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Healthcare
3 more die of dengue, 994 hospitalised in 24 hours
24 August 2026
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Disease
3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 933
23 August 2026
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Disease
Dengue kills 5 more, 839 hospitalised in 24 hours
23 August 2026
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Disease
Step carefully: Protecting your feet from diabetes
23 August 2026
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Health
South African scientists discover new chemicals that kill malaria parasite
South African scientists have discovered chemical compounds that could potentially be used for a new line of drugs to treat malaria and even kill the parasite in its infectious stage, which most available drugs do not.
16 January 2021
Bangladesh has capacity to preserve 15cr Covid-19 vaccines: Maleque
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said Bangladesh has the capacity to preserve 14 to 15 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses.
14 January 2021
Govt likely to allow private companies to import, distribute Covid-19 vaccines
The first consignment of Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, produced by Serum Institute of India (SII), will reach Dhaka on January 25 or 26, health minister Zahid Maleque said this afternoon.
14 January 2021
Specialised kidney dialysis center inaugurated in the capital
The Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital, in collaboration with the JMI group, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art kidney dialysis centre equipped with 36 kidney dialysis units recently at the capital, says a press release.
9 January 2021
COVID-19 likely lingered longer than reported in Wuhan
Researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have tested more than 60,000 healthy individuals in China for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and concluded that thousands of Wuhan residents were infected with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 after the infection was believed to be under control in China.
9 January 2021
Can you learn to breathe better?
It is an involuntary action, but you can still get better at breathing. When you breathe at a balanced tempo, you maintain healthy levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in your blood.
9 January 2021
Air pollution major contributor to pregnancy loss in South Asia
Poor air quality is associated with a considerable proportion of pregnancy loss in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal.
9 January 2021
Innovation in healthcare is must to progress the health of the country
Star Health recently interviewed Mr. Farrukh Alam, Country Director of Medtronic Bangladesh, a global healthcare solutions company. He shares his insights into the healthcare sector of Bangladesh in this interview. Here is a glimpse of the interview for the readers of Star Health.
9 January 2021
Physical medicine and rehabilitation care using a patient-centred approach
Physical medicine and rehabilitation also known as “physiatry” or rehabilitation medicine is a medical specialty that helps people regain bodily functions they lost due to medical conditions or injury. Rehabilitation can help many bodily functions, including bowel and bladder problems, chewing and swallowing, problems thinking or reasoning, movement or mobility, speech, and language.
9 January 2021
Facebook partners with Bangladeshi organizations on mental health
Facebook has said it is making it easier for users in Bangladesh to connect with helplines by partnering with local organisations in an effort to support and raise awareness on mental health.
8 January 2021
COVID-19 vaccine deployment: is Bangladesh ready yet?
Some countries have started COVID-19 vaccine roll out in the past few weeks and most people are wondering when the long-cherished first vaccine shipment will arrive in Bangladesh.
2 January 2021
Multiple mosquito blood meals accelerate malaria transmission
Multiple bouts of blood feeding by mosquitoes shorten the incubation period for malaria parasites and increase malaria transmission potential,
2 January 2021
Health benefits of peppermint
Peppermint is a cross between two types of mints: water mint and spearmint. The taste and smell you know from things like candies and soaps come from the concentrated oil inside the plant.
2 January 2021
Vitamin D supplementation does not prevent falls in older adults
The effect of vitamin D supplementation on fall risk in older adults has been uncertain, but in the recently published VITAL trial, which involved 26,000 participants,
2 January 2021
Eradicate lead to have a prosperous generation
Today, as we all are confronting serious health risks from environmental pollution and hazardous materials, children are not exempted. Over 40%
2 January 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: remarkably effective
The rapid development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is one of the few bright spots of 2020. The lipid nanoparticle-formulated, nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, BNT162b2, is among the most anticipated vaccines.
26 December 2020
New PSA campaign from WHO and YouTube is a playbook for a safe holiday season
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and YouTube have partnered on an inviting and humorous public service announcement (PSA) to help
26 December 2020
COVID-19 and obesity: a clear and present danger in younger patients
In general, COVID-19 statistics point to markedly low mortality among patients younger than 60. But is the protective effect of youth negatively affected by obesity? Researchers used the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry to examine the effect of obesity across different age groups on mortality, receipt of mechanical ventilation, or both.
26 December 2020
Immunity boosting turmeric: Is Lead a concern?
Turmeric is an important ingredient in many South Asian dishes and is commonly used throughout the region for its rich flavour and medicinal properties.
26 December 2020
Understanding and managing COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a lung disorder that makes it hard to breathe.
26 December 2020