Around 68.5 million people worldwide are currently displaced, with 25.4 million of these crossing international boundaries in search of protection.

At least a quarter of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions filled in 2016 may have been unnecessary, researchers conclude in The BMJ.

The 4th of February is the World Cancer Day. The theme of this year is — I am and I will. One of the last things you want to hear your doctor say is, “You have cancer.”

The benefits of a healthy sex life aren’t limited to young adults, according to a UK study that found intimacy and sexual activity are important for older adults’ well-being, too.

E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective at helping smokers quit as nicotine replacement treatments like patches, lozenges and gum, according to the results of a major clinical trial.

The revelation that the personal information of 14,200 people with HIV was leaked has stunned people living with the virus in Singapore.

Research suggests that, in addition to some common causes of migraines, the result of fluctuating oestrogen levels can trigger migraines in women more often.

The papaya plant bears a versatile fruit that is eaten both ripe and unripe. Young papaya leaves are eaten like a vegetable in some cuisines, and papaya leaf tea has a variety of purported medicinal effects.

Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to 29g or more of dietary fibre a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet.

Adolescents often do not receive the 8 to 10 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Paediatrics due to both late

It may be cold outside, but winter need not be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Many people feel tired and

The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and

Recently I met Abid (not a real name) with his parents. He is an adorable boy of 4 years. His parents are concerned about his thumb sucking.

Co-infection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been observed in at least 35 countries on four continents and requires special case management.

Many people consume a cocktail of drugs targeted simultaneously at several ailments. But poly pharmacy, as this phenomenon is called, invariably has an adverse effect on their health and finances.

Every woman naturally experiences menopause at around 45-55 years of age. Menstruation gradually slows down, eventually stops, and they are no longer able to become pregnant. These changes occur because the ovaries stop making eggs and cease the production of oestrogen and progesterone.

Stroke places considerable burdens of long-term disability and premature mortality on individuals, families, and society. The Global

A previously postponed vitamin A capsules distribution campaign is likely to be held next week, health ministry officials said.

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry will begin a strong anti-corruption campaign in the health sector to improve governance in the sector, says Health Minister Zahid Maleque.

Responding to an outbreak of chicken pox in the Rohingya refugee camps, health sector partners led by the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization steps up surveillance and initiates measures to curtail further spread of the disease and prevent any complications.