The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recently published a study that examined the effects of various household cleaning products on asthma. Previous research had already shown a connection between uncontrolled asthma and the use of harsh cleaning chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. Now, researchers wanted to see if “green” cleaning products and disinfecting wipes had similar effects.

On June 7, 2024, World Food Safety Day brought attention to food safety incidents. The theme for this year emphasised the significance of preparedness for food safety incidents, regardless of their severity.

The Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) authorities have asked its officials and employees not to talk with journalists without prior permission from the hospital authorities

Dealing with eczema involves adopting specific habits to alleviate symptoms. Here are some essential tips:. 1. Keep your nails short: Trim and file your nails smooth to avoid skin damage from scratching. If necessary, use your hand's side or top to scratch. . 2. Cool down:

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern characterised by dark patches caused by excess pigment within the skin due to increased melanin production. Melanin, responsible for skin colour, can become irregularly dispersed, leading to hyperpigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) o

Therapeutic activities play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, promoting happiness, relaxation, and overall health. These activities encompass a broad range of actions, from physical presence and social interaction to engaging in arts and crafts or

Every child has the right to live independently. In Bangladesh, there is a significant population of disabled children,

Globally, the environment is changing very rapidly, and one of its effects is the change in atmospheric temperature. In the last few decades, we did not face such hot and humid weather. Nowadays, temperatures surge up to 41–42°C, and due to high

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in the country, conducted a free medical camp to provide free heart treatment to children in Cumilla district, says a press release.

Women aged 55 to 63 are most likely to get ovarian cancer, but it can also occurs in younger women. About one-third of cases are in women under 55, and 1 in 10 are under 45. Younger women face unique challenges, such as impacts on careers, children, and future family planning. Fortunately, they often have better long-term outcomes with the most common type of ovarian cancer compared to older women.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products (STOP), a global tobacco industry watchdog, have launched “Hooking the next generation,” a report highlighting how the tobacco and nicotine industry targets youth through product design, marketing campaigns, and policy manipulation.

Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past few decades, and Singapore General Hospital (SGH) stands at the forefront of this revolution with its novel proton beam therapy facilities.

Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.

An expecting mother died due to alleged negligence by doctors at a hospital in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, yesterday

Hours after a patient died while stuck in a lift on Sunday, the authorities of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital blamed the people inside for banging on the lift’s door and causing the “door safety” system to fail. 

A patient of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Gazipur died yesterday allegedly by suffocating after being stuck in a hospital lift for 45 minutes.

The major hospitals in Pirojpur and Patuakhali districts are finding it difficult to cope with the onrush of patients amid the sweltering heat since mid-April.

The Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) for newborns resumed in Chattogram yesterday after remaining halted for almost five months amid a shortage of vaccines.

The authorities concerned of the hospitals across the country have been instructed to be prepared to deal with adverse conditions amid a severe heatwave, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today

Nineteen-month-old Nazmul Hasan has been suffering from diarrhoea since Friday. He was initially admitted to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex in Mymensingh, but his condition worsened. Yesterday, in a critical situation, Nazmul was transferred to the International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) hospital in Dhaka