Virtual reality headsets are often associated with video games and fun, but companies are also working to use them for mental health therapies, to treat phobias, anxiety or addictions.

Recent research into the brain is gaining attention, showing that preferences for facial features can be unconsciously changed by manipulating brain activity.

The new strain of H7N9 bird flu virus confirmed earlier this month could become drug-resistant, experts say, while a leading specialist in respiratory diseases warns that it might be resistant already.

Experiencing severe deprivation and neglect in childhood can have a lasting psychological impact into early adulthood, according to a

GD Assist Limited, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance launched Second Medical Opinion (SMO) Services in association with Assist

United Hospital Ltd. signed an agreement with Southeast Bank Ltd. recently which facilitates the credit cardholders of Southeast Bank

Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week enjoying not

While the fertility rate in Bangladesh is slowly declining, overpopulation remains a national concern. Access to effective contraceptives

The important role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting routine immunisation services, creating demand for

You can fight hypertension easily by certain dietary practices. Take a look at some simple foods that can keep a shooting blood pressure at bay.

FIFA could pull Under-17 World Cup matches out of New Delhi because of concerns over air quality in the world's most polluted capital city, the tournament director said.

A new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, when compared to non-diabetic mothers, according to The Lancet.

Some Bangladeshi American second generation physicians are following the footsteps of their predecessor in supporting health care

With the remarkable success of achieving the targets of Millennium Development Goals and government commitments to attain the targets of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, there are efforts to improve the quality of services with the expansion of coverage

AFC Health Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Khulna and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Khulna jointly organised a scientific seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’ in Khulna Club recently.

Concern Worldwide signed a partnership grant contract with its consortium partner BRAC for implementation of a project “Improving Health and Nutrition status of Urban Extreme Poor in Bangladesh through sustainable health service provision” recently, says a press release.

Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press Club auditorium, says a press release.

In 2015, the Youth School for Social Entrepreneurs (YSSE) embarked on a journey to encourage young people to take up social

There's a saying: “If you don't build your dream, then someone else will hire you to help build theirs”. If you are a student waiting for an

People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study which insists it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.