A roundtable discussion was organised by the Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research (CCPR) and Rotary Club of Dhaka on the

An intensive care unit (ICU), also known as an intensive therapy unit or intensive treatment unit (ITU) or critical care unit (CCU), is a

The SDG Health Price Tag, published in The Lancet Global Health, estimates the costs and benefits of progressively expanding health

AIDS claimed a million lives in 2016, almost half the 2005 toll that marked the peak of the deadly epidemic, says a UN report proclaiming "the scales have tipped".

If you don't have the money for a gym membership or your schedule doesn't suit studio classes, don't worry, the rise of online fitness videos means you can now replicate a gym workout at home, and for free.

Amputations and organ transplants cannot be done without the government’s consent in any of the hospitals in Bangladesh, says a draft law endorsed by the cabinet. However, some exceptions have been kept.

Summer can be a tricky time for people who suffer from eczema or "atopic dermatitis," as sunny weather can lead to major flare-ups due to sweating or photoallergic reactions.

Exposure to the meningococcal group B vaccine during a New Zealand mass vaccination campaign was associated with a reduced

Recently, leaders from around the world, including Bangladesh, convened at the Family Planning Summit in London, United Kingdom, to

About a year ago a doctor couple came to my chamber with worried, anxious and frustrated mood. The lady doctor started crying.

Patients’ perceptions of the quality of the healthcare they receive are highly dependent on the quality of their interactions with the

Ageing is the process of becoming older. In humans, ageing represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time,

Could it be time for schools to implement programmes teaching emotional intelligence in order to boost child development?

Apologising for his yesterday’s comment on chikungunya, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq says he could not express himself properly.

Students of engineering colleges and technical institutes in India will have to take part in yoga, sports or other socially relevant activities in addition to their regular academics to be awarded a degree.

During the last two months, anticipations and suspense regarding the Chikungunya viral fever caused by Aedes Aegypti mosquito have gone viral. Half of the Dhakaites still are in physical pain left by the virus, half are half-relieved that they have been spared so far, and half-anxious about being the next victim.

It's the age of technology and we are more than ever using our eyes to check our phones, computer screens, gaming consoles and televisions, which can lead to eye fatigue. Eat healthy, exercise regularly and more to take care of eyes, suggest experts.

A wristband that can store medical records of its user can be a life-saver to the person in case of medical emergency situations.

While too much fat, especially of the "bad" variety, can lead to weight gain and health problems, a moderate amount of fat is essential to a healthy lifestyle.

A discontinued vaccine against a bacteria that causes brain inflammation also shielded people against gonorrhoea, the first drug ever to offer such protection against the sexually transmitted disease, researchers said Tuesday.