The beginning of the end for tobacco in the UK

The United Kingdom has taken a bold step that could reshape the future of smoking.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Yoga’s role in lowering blood pressure

A simple yoga routine may do more than calm the mind ; it could quietly help lower blood pressure in people living with excess weight, according to new research.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Action saves lives

Clean hands may seem simple, but they remain one of the most powerful shields in health care.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The toothache we ignore until it shouts

There is a familiar story in many households. It begins with a mild toothache, the kind that feels easy to ignore.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The body won’t forget: the hidden story behind weight regain

Losing weight is often seen as a fresh start; a chance to reset the body and move towards better health.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The gender gap in empty nest syndrome: why mothers feel it more

When children leave home, the silence they leave behind does not fall evenly on both parents. For many mothers, the shift is deeper, quieter, and far more personal.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

From playground to paycheque: how early weight shapes adult life

A child’s early years often shape more than just memories. A new research suggests they may also shape futures  from classrooms to careers and even financial stability later in life.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Global meningitis death toll remains alarming despite progress

More than 250,000 people died from meningitis worldwide in 2023, with children under five accounting for over one-third of the deaths, according to a major global study published in The Lancet Neurology.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Protection for all: Why vaccines must reach everyone, everywhere

Every year, as April draws to a close, the world pauses to recognise the quiet power of protection. From 24 to 30 April, World Immunisation Week shines a spotlight on one of humanity’s simplest yet most powerful shields: vaccines.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

The invisible epidemic of liver damage

A large European study has revealed that hidden liver damage is quietly present in the general population, often without any warning signs.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Not just treatment, but timing: The real battle against cancer

Colorectal cancer is quietly becoming a growing concern in Bangladesh.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Love, stress, and cortisol: the biological cost of narcissistic relationships

Love is often described as healing, yet not all relationships offer comfort.
26 April 2026, 00:00 AM

At least 19 children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in remote Alikadam, Lama

Local chairman says at least four children have died in Kurukpata union
25 April 2026, 23:02 PM

World Liver Day 2026 – “Solid Habits, Strong Liver”

Observed globally on 19 April, World Liver Day is an important occasion dedicated to raising awareness about liver health and the prevention of liver-related diseases.
19 April 2026, 09:21 AM

Pain today, disability tomorrow? The risk of ignored joint injuries

Shoulder and knee pain, often dismissed as minor discomfort, may signal deeper health concerns that can disrupt daily life if ignored, experts warn.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Ultra-processed meals linked to rising teen obesity

A growing body of global evidence is sounding the alarm on adolescents’ diets, linking ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to a sharp rise in overweight and obesity.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

A broken heart is not just a feeling, it’s a medical emergency

A broken heart is often dismissed as a metaphor for emotional pain, but emerging medical evidence reveals it can be a life-threatening cardiac condition.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

The dangerous escape of emotional eating

Binge eating is often dismissed as mere overindulgence but health experts warn it is a serious eating disorder linked to emotional distress and long term health risks.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Pancreatic fat raises alarm over childhood obesity risks

A growing body of research is shedding light on a lesser-known risk in childhood obesity, fat accumulation in the pancreas.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM

New research challenges long-held childhood obesity theory

A long-standing belief about childhood obesity is being turned on its head, as new research suggests that what doctors have long called the “adiposity rebound” may not be about fat at all.
19 April 2026, 00:00 AM