Covid on the rise: 159 cases in 24 hours

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 159 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today.
29 May 2023

Covid-19 booster dose campaign to resume this week

The government will resume the Covid-19 booster dose campaign across the country from this week, said Health Minister Zahed Maleque today.
29 May 2023

72 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 72 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till today morning.
29 May 2023

Dengue infections up fivefold in first 5 months this year: Maleque

Health Minister Zahed Maleque today said that about 1,700 people have so far been infected with dengue this year, which is five times the number of infected at the same time last year
29 May 2023
28 May 2023

Dengue fever: 67 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 67 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning..Among them, nine are from outside Dhaka.
28 May 2023

Overcome challenges to keep progressing in health sector: Henry B Perry tells event in Dhaka

Bangladesh’s success in the health sector over the last 50 years is commendable, but the country has to overcome several challenges to continue making progress.
27 May 2023

Stress hormone measured in hair predicts who is likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, suggests that the levels of glucocorticoids, a class of stress hormones, found in an individual’s hair may indicate their likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.
27 May 2023

When a ‘psycho’ becomes your Boss!

One of the most psychological classic movies of the 20th century, Hitchcock’s ‘psycho’ has reinforced the common misconception that people with mental illnesses are always dangerous.
27 May 2023

Expert oncologist offers insight on cancer

Singapore Parkway Cancer Centre is a renowned medical facility dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care.
27 May 2023

New studies highlight the importance of addressing alcohol and metabolic syndrome in gout management

Two recent reports serve as a reminder that addressing lifestyle factors and behaviours is important in the management of gout.
27 May 2023

Keep your brain young and increase creativity

The brain exercises extensively every day, some activities can alter the brain functions, potentially may enhance memory, brain power, and creativity. Let us delve some ways which can help you to boost your brain function and discover your creativity.
27 May 2023

80 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 80 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.
27 May 2023

52 more get hospitalised with dengue

At least 52 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday.
25 May 2023

52 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 52 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours ending this morning.
25 May 2023

‘Thyroid, as serious as diabetes’

Thyroid issues are as serious as diabetes because around five crore Bangladeshis have this easily treatable ailment, said doctors at a press conference yesterday.
24 May 2023

Dengue fever: 40 more patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 40 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.
22 May 2023

Dengue: 1 dies, 33 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least one dengue patient died while 33 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this 8:00am today.
21 May 2023

Infectious Disease Detection: WHO launches global network

The World Health Organization yesterday launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like Covid-19, and share the information to prevent their spread.
20 May 2023

Obesity may increase cancer risk for those with BRCA mutations

A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine aimed to investigate the impact of obesity on breast cancer risk in women with BRCA mutations.
20 May 2023