Creating a healthy and positive work environment is essential for maintaining both productivity and mental health. With nearly 60% of the global population engaged in work, the workplace often becomes a major part of our daily lives. Ensuring that it is a place where individuals feel supported and valued can make all the difference in mental wellbeing.

Reaching your 60s is a milestone, but it is also a time to focus more on your health. Regular screenings can help detect potential issues early, allowing for better management and prevention of serious conditions. Here is a guide to essential health checkups for those over 60 that can keep you active, independent, and healthy for years to come.

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Doctors have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-led stethoscope that can detect three serious heart conditions in just 15 seconds, The Guardian reported.

Every year on 8 September, the world observes Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Day to raise awareness, share experiences, and call for better care for people living with this chronic genetic disease.

Dr M Easin Ali.Every year, on 8 September, World Physiotherapy Day is observed globally. The aim is to raise awareness about the importance of physiotherapy, highlight the contributions of physiotherapists, and promote its positive effects on physical, mental, and social well-being..

Bullying is a negative behaviour that harms individuals physically or psychologically. It includes hurting, intimidating, or dominating someone perceived as weaker. Bullying can occur anywhere—schools, playgrounds, neighbourhoods, or online—but is most common in schools.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) called for the protection of the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emphasising its vital role in global public health.."<B>No institution is perfect, and continued improvements are always needed to make sure the latest science and ev

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Patuakhali 250-bed General Hospital has remained closed for the last five months after it was vandalised on April 14, leaving critically ill patients without life-saving services.

The dialysis unit at the 250-bed Moulvibazar General Hospital is on the verge of a complete shutdown due to a severe funding crisis.

Although physiotherapy is a vital part of health services worldwide, it has not been given due importance in Bangladesh’s health system, depriving many patients, said experts and professionals yesterday.

Greater private sector involvement and increased budget allocation are essential to improve healthcare in Bangladesh, said speakers at a programme yesterday.

Urban health -- particularly for low-income communities -- remains one of the most neglected, least prioritised, and underfunded areas of Bangladesh’s healthcare system, said speakers at a conference yesterday.

Your nails can be an indicator of your overall health, constantly renewing with the help of nutrients. While many nail-strengthening supplements are marketed, there s insufficient research to back their claims.

On a hot summer afternoon in Dhaka, a chilled bottle of soft drink or a glass of sweetened iced tea feels like instant relief. But behind the refreshing taste lies a silent threat — too much sugar consumption is quietly triggering a public health crisis in Bangladesh.

Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes, remains a lifelong struggle for many children worldwide.

Grief is often thought of as an emotional experience, but its reach goes far deeper—affecting physical health in surprising ways. When someone faces a major loss, the stress can disrupt nearly every system in the body.

The World Heart Federation (WHF) has launched Don’t Miss a Beat, a global campaign marking the 25th anniversary of World Heart Day. The initiative highlights the growing toll of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which causes 20.5 million deaths annually, more than one-third of global mortality.

In the first phase, 300 medical devices in 114 government hospitals across the country will be brought under the "Medical Equipment Maintenance Information and Monitoring System"

In a bid to reduce people’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, the government is going to prepare a list of essential diagnostic tests and fix their prices.