Two recent studies published in the journal Diabetologia have found that lower birthweight is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and is associated with a distinct presentation of the disease.

Dr Lui Hock Foong is a gastroenterologist and liver transplant specialist practising at Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore. With a focus on digestive disorders and liver diseases, Dr Lui offers comprehensive care to patients with both common and complex conditions.

Cosmetics, generally known as makeup care products, are used to restore and enhance the appearance of the human body, particularly the face. But recent studies from Bangladesh and India have reported moderate to high amounts of lead in many cosmetics, including lipsticks and religious powders. Dermal exposure to lead does not pose a risk; however, mouth-to-fingers exposure contaminated by the way of touching the skin poses a risk.

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) has released a practice guidance document addressing the clinical assessment and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis. NAFLD encompasses both non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with the latter involving inflammation. The condition is commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance.

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Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till today morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 33 this year

At least 108 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least 39 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning

One person died of Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The city corporation authorities in Dhaka are not taking adequate measures to control mosquitoes, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will start mobile court drives from Sunday to curb the menace of Aedes mosquitoes

One dengue patient died and 285 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning

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One more dengue patient died while 201 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today

One dengue patient died while 201 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning.

One dengue patient died and 211 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning

French-Austrian drugmaker Valneva's vaccine candidate against chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that causes occasional outbreaks across the world, showed promising results in a large new trial, a study said on Tuesday.

A total of six lakh children will be fed Vitamin A plus capsules at 1,827 centres of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on June 18..The campaign will start at 8:00 am and will continue till 4:00 pm, said Dr Fazle Shamsul Kabir, acting chief health officer of DSCC..He made the announ

Two dengue patients died and 180 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning.