Millions of people—especially elderly women—take calcium supplements daily to protect their bones. But few realise that this well-intentioned habit can quietly trigger another serious problem: iron deficiency anaemia.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem—making it the tenth country to achieve this milestone.

Raisa Mehzabeen .In an age where food trends go viral before facts are verified, the concept of a “balanced diet” remains both fundamental and misunderstood. For decades, we have been told to “eat right” — yet our understanding of what that means has become increasingly complicated..

"We were not fully prepared to begin on the earlier date. Therefore, the new launch date for the campaign has been set for October 12," said Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) Manager Dr Abul Fazal Md Shahabuddin Khan

The number of dengue patients outside Dhaka has risen sharply this year, with many cases believed to be locally transmitted, a development health experts say is a serious concern.

Abdul Malek went to Sukrabad kitchen market to buy vegetables, only to be shocked to find that a kilogramme of both okra and pointed gourd was selling for Tk 100.

One dengue patient died while 382 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning

The Daily Star (TDS): How have ACI’s high-quality seeds, modern machinery, and crop protection products contributed to improved nutrition outcomes among smallholder farming households? What evidence or farmer feedback supports this?

The foundation shared the outcomes of this six-month initiative at a roundtable titled "Healing Pathways: SAJIDA Trauma Counselling Initiative" held today at The Daily Star Centre

The number of dengue deaths in the country has crossed 100 this year, painting an alarming picture of the outbreak.

Bangladesh Quality Improvement Convention 2025 held in capital

Kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste, regulating fluid balance, and maintaining electrolytes in our body. When they fail to function properly, it can lead to serious health issues.

World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated annually during the first week of August.

Walking is one of the most accessible and effective forms of exercise, requiring little more than a good pair of shoes. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or just starting on your journey to better health, walking provides numerous benefits that make it an ideal choice for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure a baby’s health, development, and survival in the earliest stages of life. It acts as their first vaccine, providing protection against diseases including diarrhoea and pneumonia.

In recent years, the term “cortisol cocktail” has gained attention in wellness circles as a potential remedy for stress. But what exactly is it, and does it really work?

Three days ago, 37-year-old Mohammad Hanif was admitted to the Bhedarganj Upazila Health Complex in Shariatpur. As his condition worsened, doctors referred him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Thursday.

After a brief respite over the past few months, the prices of onions, vegetables, eggs and fish have risen again in the capital’s kitchen markets, placing additional financial strain on low- and fixed-income families.

Currently, 1,317 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals

At least three dengue patients died while 408 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, indicating an alarming trend in the outbreak this year.