Blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol / Three numbers that could save your life
4 October 2026
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Beyond irregular periods: Understanding PCOS in teens
4 October 2026
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Protect your heart before trouble strikes
4 October 2026
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The next pandemic cannot wait for another promise. Are we ready?
4 October 2026
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Did You Know? / C-section pain can linger for years
4 October 2026
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Bangladesh cholera vaccination: 82.6% coverage, 8.52 lakh miss first dose
29 September 2026
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Beyond Awareness: Building a heart-safe Bangladesh
29 September 2026
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Measles vaccine still unknown in some pockets of Sylhet
28 September 2026
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9 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh's combined toll reaches 1,096
27 September 2026
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Diabetes in your genes? Your plate and your feet still have a say
27 September 2026
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Increased pain during Ramadan: Causes and management
During the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals experience an increase in various types of pain—particularly in the lower back, knees, neck, shoulders, and other joints.
8 March 2026
What to drink after dates at iftar
After long hours of fasting during Ramadan, iftar is a sensitive transition for the body.
8 March 2026
What digital health is teaching us about rural Bangladesh
For decades, rural healthcare in Bangladesh has been shaped by distance, shortages, and silence.
8 March 2026
Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first
Therapies expected to reach patients within months
6 March 2026
NICVD staffer suspended over allegations of diverting patient to pvt clinic
Further action will be taken after completion of the probe, says NICVD director
5 March 2026
Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction: study
The massively popular drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could even halve people's risk of dying from a range of harmful substances, according to the research published in the BMJ journal on Thursday
5 March 2026
A drug-resistant ‘superbug’ spreading in Dhaka ICUs: icddr,b study
Candida auris infecting critically ill patients beyond newborn units, raising alarm over hospital-acquired infections, it says
3 March 2026
Place anti-tobacco ordinance before parliament on first day of first session: Campaigners urge govt
Seven organisations demand swift adoption of 2025 ordinance
3 March 2026
Govt to recruit 1 lakh health workers to improve grassroots healthcare: State minister
Says steps taken to address nationwide rabies vaccine shortage
26 February 2026
Critical burn patients forced to travel 250km to Dhaka as Ctg lacks ICU facilities
China-aided burn unit still 18 months away
26 February 2026
Amid mosquito surge, health ministry to test insecticide effectiveness
Heath minister and state minister to inspect Dhaka city corporation storage facilities
24 February 2026
Ramadan daily food guide: Nourishing your body while fasting
Ramadan is a sacred month of fasting from dawn to sunset. While fasting is primarily spiritual, proper nutrition is essential to maintain energy, hydration, and overall health.
22 February 2026
Long-term air pollution exposure raises Alzheimer’s risk, especially after stroke
A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly among older adults with a history of stroke. The research was published in PLOS Medicine.
22 February 2026
Next-generation flu vaccines could save millions of lives worldwide
Next-generation influenza vaccines, which aim to provide broader and longer-lasting protection than current seasonal vaccines, could significantly reduce the global burden of flu, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
22 February 2026
Neck pain from improper device use: Prevention and treatment
In today’s digital era, smartphones, tablets, and laptops have become inseparable parts of our daily lives.
22 February 2026
Women and underserved communities face biggest gaps in cataract care!
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate access to cataract surgery, a simple and highly effective procedure that can restore sight and prevent avoidable blindness.
22 February 2026
Synchronising brain activity makes people more generous!
A recent study suggests that coordinating activity between two brain areas can increase altruistic behaviour. Researchers from East China Normal University and the University of Zurich found that stimulating the frontal and parietal lobes together made people more likely to act unselfishly.
22 February 2026
Nutrient synergy: Eating smarter for better health
We often admire dynamic duos in movies—Sherlock and Watson, or the Avengers—working together to achieve the impossible.
22 February 2026
DMP chief urges traders to cooperate during market monitoring drives
Calls for fair prices during Ramadan
20 February 2026
Prices of Ramadan essentials jump on first day
The prices of key Ramadan items edged up yesterday, the first day of the fasting month, with those of lemon and cucumber spiralling to a level that many consumers termed irrational.
20 February 2026