PFAS are synthetic chemicals first developed in the 1940s to withstand intense heat and repel water and grease

16 infected patients were hospitalised

They took position there under the banner of the General MATS Student Unity Council around 6:00am

World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2025, World Leprosy Day was on 26 January.

Consuming too much sugar can lead to dependency-like behaviours and serious health issues. Sugar activates the brain’s reward system by releasing dopamine, creating a cycle of cravings and overeating similar to addictive substances.

A well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in protecting heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing cholesterol, and preventing inflammation. Here are five diets that have been shown to support cardiovascular well-being:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including stroke, remains the leading cause of death worldwide. While diet and exercise are well-known preventive measures, emerging research suggests that oral health—specifically flossing—may also play a role in reducing cardiovascular risk.

This reflection highlights the progress of the healthcare sector in Bangladesh, drawing from years of experience as a physician and healthcare entrepreneur. While the focus has been on developing innovative solutions to address gaps in the health system, it also offers valuable insights.

Stress is an inevitable part of modern life. Whether it’s the constant stream of notifications, work pressures, or personal challenges, stress finds a way into our daily routines. However, instead of viewing stress as an enemy, we can learn to manage it effectively and even use it to our advantage.

Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism.

the injured must submit their applications and medical bills either to the mass uprising special cell or the civil surgeon offices in their respective districts

Lung cancer is the commonest form of the disease, with 2.5 million people diagnosed in 2022

Cancer is a growing health concern in Bangladesh, with rising cases of various types such as lung, breast, cervical, and oral cancers.

Says Prof Sazzad Yusuf, head of radiotherapy at CMCH

Bangladesh needs at least 170 cancer treatment centres, as per the World Health Organization’s recommendation of one per million people, but has only 20.

Cancer is responsible for 11.9 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh annually, according to a new study by the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

A health camp has been held at Masimpur village in Sirajganj recently

The impact of newly-elected US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt foreign aid has also reached Bangladesh’s International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research (icddr,b).

For the first time, she received medical treatment from consultant of colorectal surgeon of Dhaka in a health camp at Masimpur village Sirajganj Sadar upazila this morning

Ageing is a natural and unavoidable phenomenon that brings with it various health challenges, including arthritis, memory loss, joint degeneration, lung fibrosis, and other complications.