Exercise: A brain changer in Parkinson’s disease

Exercise may help protect or even enhance the function of the neurones in Parkinsonian brains.
4 October 2025

AI in infectious disease control and AMR: Promise and challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and its impact on infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is drawing growing attention.
4 October 2025

Tens of thousands in Gaza face lifelong disabilities as health system nears collapse

Nearly 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip had sustained life-changing injuries caused by the ongoing conflict, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates released at the time. One in four of these injuries was in children.
4 October 2025

Mental health improvements found to be key driver of life satisfaction

A new study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that improvements in mental health were the strongest predictor of increased life satisfaction. Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University, led by Professor Steve Haake, developed a new model to evaluate changes in life satisfaction, using participants of Parkrun—a free weekly 5k running event in the UK—as a case study.
4 October 2025

Statins could help protect the heart in people with type 1 diabetes

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in people with type 1 diabetes, yet there has been uncertainty about whether cholesterol-lowering statin medications are effective for preventing it in this group. A recent study is helping to change that view — and it brings some hopeful news.
4 October 2025

Widespread drug-resistant bacteria detected, with alarming rates among newborns!

Recently, icddr,b held a dissemination seminar titled “Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh: Insights from the ARCH Study” in Dhaka.
4 October 2025

Knowing your breasts: How to check, early warning signs, and why it matters

Regular self examination of your breasts or chest can help you become familiar with what is normal for your body—and make it easier to spot changes that might require medical review. Everyone should check their breasts about once a month to notice any unusual signs.
4 October 2025

Anthrax cases spread to Gaibandha

After Rangpur, anthrax cases have been detected in Gaibandha, prompting the health and livestock authorities to launch a major awareness campaign warning people against consuming the meat of sick cattle.
4 October 2025

Ongoing rains may worsen dengue crisis

Ongoing rainfall in October is expected to intensify the risk of dengue, with experts warning the situation may worsen in the coming months.
3 October 2025

Global experts share insights on Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling in Dhaka

An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025, at the Dhaka Sheraton, Banani, jointly organized by UNESCO, the University of Dhaka, and Renata PLC, according to a press release.
2 October 2025

2 dead, 396 hospitalised with dengue

At least two people died of dengue, and 396 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
1 October 2025

September deadliest, Oct peak looms

Dengue infections and fatalities continue to rise at an alarming rate, with the death toll reaching 200 and total reported cases climbing to 47,832 as of yesterday.
1 October 2025

Dengue fight faltering

Eleven of the 12 city corporations across the country don’t have any entomologists to help the authorities check mosquito-borne diseases, exposing their weakness in combatting dengue that has now become a year-round concern.
1 October 2025

Two more die of dengue, 490 hospitalised in a day

Both deaths reported from Dhaka South areas
1 October 2025

3 more die of dengue, 556 get hospitalised

At least three dengue patients died and 556 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
30 September 2025

Eight people test positive for anthrax in Rangpur

Eight out of 12 people, whose samples were collected from Pirgachha upazila of Rangpur with anthrax symptoms, tested positive at the laboratory of the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
29 September 2025

World heart day: Drug shortage risks hypertension control effort

WHO reports that 2,83,800 people died of cardiovascular diseases that year.
28 September 2025

4 more die of dengue

At least four dengue patients died and 845 others were hospitalised -- the highest number of cases in a single day -- in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
28 September 2025

From seeds to sustainable food systems

The Daily Star (TDS): How do Lal Teer’s seed innovations contribute to better nutrition outcomes, and what evidence links these seeds to dietary improvements or food diversity at the household level?
28 September 2025

This year’s UN NCD declaration: Wins on targets, losses on taxes

The United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) is a multilateral platform convened by the UN General Assembly to engage 193 Member States at the highest political level.
27 September 2025