With five new dengue-related deaths reported yesterday, the nationwide death toll this year has climbed to 110, more than half of them from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas.
Decision came today at a meeting of officials from the ministries of health, railways, and finance
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that requires proper treatment to manage breathing problems and flare-ups. The 2025 GOLD guidelines focus on using the right inhaler therapies based on your symptoms and how often you experience flare-ups.
Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people and contributing to a range of serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems.
Millions of people—especially elderly women—take calcium supplements daily to protect their bones. But few realise that this well-intentioned habit can quietly trigger another serious problem: iron deficiency anaemia.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem—making it the tenth country to achieve this milestone.
Raisa Mehzabeen .In an age where food trends go viral before facts are verified, the concept of a “balanced diet” remains both fundamental and misunderstood. For decades, we have been told to “eat right” — yet our understanding of what that means has become increasingly complicated..
Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste, regulating fluid balance, and maintaining electrolytes in our body. When they fail to function properly, it can lead to serious health issues.
A gel that sticks to affected tissue and delivers medicine gradually over time could help treat some inflammatory bowel problems,
In recent years, there is an alarming rise in the incidence of obesity and diabetes in Bangladesh, especially in the urban area. If it
Across the globe, cannabis (ganja) is one of the most commonly used illegal drugs. It comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It can be
A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.
Grow n excel, HR and management consultants, has taken yet another initiative to assist corporates in the hiring process. It announced
Colorectal cancer or colon cancer, which occurs in the colon or rectum, is the third most common cancer behind only lung and prostate cancers in men and lung and breast cancers in women, and the second leading cause of cancer death.
A simple urine test that could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier than at present has been developed by scientists. They found a
Yoga releases tension in muscles through stretching: Yoga uses techniques to lengthen, stretch and relax muscles while
Cuba became the first country in the world to receive validation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it has eliminated mother-
There's no evidence to back that up. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men get about 125 ounces of water daily and that
