Adolescence and the early years of adulthood are a time of life when many changes occur, for example changing schools, leaving home, and starting university or a new job. For many, these are exciting times. They can also be times of stress and apprehension however. In some cases, if not recognised and managed, these feelings can lead to mental illness.

Two recent separate studies report successes with epidural electrical stimulation in helping paralysed patients regain the ability to walk.

Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents worldwide. In high-income countries more than 80% of children with cancer are cured, but in many low and middle income countries (LMICs) only 20% are cured.

People adhere to vegetarian diets for many reasons, mostly related to religion and belief, health benefits, environmental issues, and even aesthetic and economic reasons.

Excessive use of smartphones, tablets or other types of computers in early childhood increases the risk of developing short-sightedness, eye-care professionals warn.

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorated ‘World Heart Day 2018’ focusing on the theme

The Paediatric Cardiology Department of Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is celebrating the ‘World Heart Day 2018’ by offering treatment for

A brand new study from Finland shows the choice of antibiotic a fair alternative for most patients with appendicitis. Five years after treatment with antibiotics, almost two-thirds of patients had not had another attack.

Chronic back pain is the number one cause of years lived with disability worldwide. In a new study, Pradeep Suri of the Department of

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in partnership with Novo Nordisk has announced the results from the ‘Taking Diabetes to Heart’ survey recently.

Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Many more attempt suicide. Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally.

A new large-scale analysis finds that despite popular belief, vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures or falls, or improve bone mineral density in adults.

“When my husband stopped talking to me, all the responsibility of my treatment fell on my elderly father, who is a farmer. He had to sell off our land, three cows and trees to fund my treatment”

Children subjected to abuse may carry the physical hallmark of that trauma in their cells, scientists say, in research that could help criminal investigations probing historic mistreatment.

A revolutionary cancer treatment pioneered by the winners of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Medicine is hailed as the future of fighting the disease -- and it has fewer devastating side effects than chemotherapy.

At least 193 people have been tested HIV positive in the country's eight southern districts, says a report released by a local voluntary organisation.

The ability to acquire manganese during infection is essential for the virulence of Enterococcus faecalis in animals, according to a study published September 20 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by José Lemos of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and colleagues.

Bangladesh ranks 161st in the world for its investments in education and healthcare as measurements of its commitment to economic growth, according to the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital.

Around 1.2 billion people, or 1 in 6 of the world’s population, are adolescents aged 10 to 19. Most are healthy, but there is still substantial premature death, illness, and injury among adolescents.

‘My Heart, Your Heart’ — the theme is about celebrating and connecting like-minded people. Which create a sense of commitment around the common cause of heart health. It is a concept that encapsulate the values of the World Heart Day.