Launch of new global estimates on levels of physical activity in adults

New data published in The Lancet Global Health show that more than one in four adults globally (28% or 1.4 billion people) are physically inactive. However, this can be as high as one in three adults inactive in some counties.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Why you should wear sunscreen?

Let us have a look at these interesting reasons on why you should wear sunscreen throughout the year:
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Drug-resistant superbug spreading in hospitals: Study

A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics that can cause "severe" infections or even death is spreading undetected through hospital wards across the world, scientists in Australia warns.
4 September 2018, 11:40 AM

Expert tips on how to pack a healthy and balanced lunch for kids

With back-to-school time , many parents will soon be back in the habit of planning and preparing school lunches. To give you some ideas on how to make lunches varied, interesting, and healthy, here we round up some expert tips on how to make a nutritious and tasty meal that kids will want to eat.
3 September 2018, 14:14 PM

Promoting health, far and wide, in the 21st century

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is demonstrating developing advice for better public health, and sharing this with all people in numerous ways. In 2018, WHO launched a global action plan on physical activity to help make more people active for a healthier world.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Should I order imaging to evaluate breast pain?

In a retrospective study, almost all diagnostic imaging for breast pain was negative.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Rohingyas continue to be vulnerable: WHO

In the past year concerted efforts by the Bangladesh Government, the World Health organisation (WHO) and health partners have
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Gene editing: a molecular miracle

Humans grow and develop based on the instructions contained in our genetic material. A normal human cell should contain exactly 46
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM

Fish oil supplements don't prevent heart disease in people with diabetes

Fish oil supplements do not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with diabetes, says a study that adds to a growing body of research on the ineffectiveness of pills containing omega-3 fatty acids.
29 August 2018, 06:28 AM

No need to panic over Tripura Para ‘disease’: WHO

There is no reason to panic over the outbreak of disease at Hathazari’s Tripura Para, World Health Organisation (WHO) says after inspection.
27 August 2018, 07:01 AM

Is apathy a prodrome of dementia?

Many experts wonder if apathy is a prodrome of dementia. Apparently yes, according to a meta-analysis, and addressing apathy in patients with early signs of dementia might be helpful.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Stand-alone HPV testing recommended as cervical cancer screening option

Women aged 30 to 65 years can now choose primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing as an option for cervical cancer screening, according to guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published in JAMA.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Alcohol is associated with 2.8 million deaths each year worldwide

Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disease worldwide, and is associated with nearly one in 10 deaths in people aged 15-49 years old, according to a Global Burden of Disease study published in The Lancet that estimates levels of alcohol use and health effects in 195 countries between 1990 to 2016.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM

How can you get rid of your urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection (UTI) usually occurs in women due to their short urethra (urinary passage) and close proximity to anus from where it might be a source. But nevertheless men are also sufferers from the UTI.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Personalise your acne treatment

Acne is a troublesome skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the world’s population. Acne is a skin disorder involving the sebaceous
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM

How’s your butterfly doing?

Let us enlighten ourselves about the butterfly shaped organ in our body, the Thyroid Gland, which is crucial in maintaining the health of all the cells.
24 August 2018, 05:16 AM

Journey of Vietnam’s smallest student

Afflicted with a rare disorder, Dinh Van K’Re faced a life of struggle, until a kind teacher took him under his wing.
19 August 2018, 04:53 AM

Moderate carbohydrate intake may be best for health

Eating carbohydrates in moderation seems to be optimal for health and longevity, suggests new research published in The Lancet Public Health journal.
18 August 2018, 18:00 PM

Witnessing slaughtering of sacrificial animal by children to be allowed or not?

During Eid-ul-Adha every year thousands of animals are being slaughtered in our country and in many other countries. The question is
18 August 2018, 18:00 PM