Narrowing the gender gap is not only a social imperative but also an economic necessity, as changing mindsets and increasing women's participation could boost the country’s GDP, speakers said at a seminar yesterday..“Women’s empowerment remains central to building a prosperous future,” sai
They are family‑planning assistants, health assistants, and community healthcare providers, who work at community clinics
Patients are being deprived of essential healthcare services at the 50-bed Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar due to an acute shortage of doctors, nurses, and technical staffers.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, aiming to accelerate detection, ensure timely treatment, and enhance long-term care.
Long-distance running continues to attract millions, and while it is known for boosting cardiovascular fitness, rare but serious heart-related emergencies can still occur during races.
Losing weight is not just about what you eat or how much you exercise—it is also about the small habits you follow at night.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched new guidance aimed at helping countries strengthen their mental health policies and systems.
Headaches are a common yet disruptive ailment, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain.
Most of us believe that proper dental care means flossing and brushing often — at a minimum, twice daily. Those who are particularly diligent may brush more often, after meals, snacks or sugary drinks.
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People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.
Calcium is often taken by older people to strengthen bones and prevent fractures. But the study, published in the journal Heart, said the supplements "should be taken with caution".
Experts say promoting a balanced diet including calcium would be a better strategy.
It may be possible to develop a new male contraceptive pill after researchers in Edinburgh identified a gene critical for the production of healthy sperm.
Experiments in mice found that the gene, Katnal1, was vital for the final stages of making sperm; so a drug which interrupts Katnal1 could be a reversible contraceptive.
A fertility expert said there was "certainly a need" for such a drug. Contraception in men is largely down to condoms or a vasectomy.
The findings came our of infertility search by the researchers at the Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh.
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