Dengue takes heavier toll on young people
6 September 2026
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Healthcare
Type 1 diabetes could affect 2.7 million more people by 2049
6 September 2026
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Health
World physiotherapy day 2026 / A healthy heart starts with movement
6 September 2026
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Health
Can doctors prescribe friendship instead of medicine?
6 September 2026
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Health
Planning for parenthood? Could tobacco be getting in the way?
6 September 2026
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Health
When 'gastric' is not just gastric
6 September 2026
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Health
SZMCH intern doctors continue work abstention for 3rd day
4 September 2026
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Healthcare
Intern doctors withdraw strike at Bogura SZMCH after 40 hours
3 September 2026
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Healthcare
4 more die of dengue, 1,252 hospitalised in 24 hours
3 September 2026
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Disease
Is the health ministry merger still on? New appointments raise fresh questions
2 September 2026
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Healthcare
How nutrition shapes our genes: the promise of nutrigenomics
Other than making the body function and providing it with all the nutrients, our diet interacts with genes themselves to affect long-term health by altering gene expression.
28 February 2025
Obesity surgery abroad risks stress safety standards
Medical tourism for obesity surgery has become increasingly common
28 February 2025
Can AI improve medical decision-making?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into the world of healthcare, assisting doctors with complex medical decisions. Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT
28 February 2025
Rangpur Medical College Hospital: Medical waste piles up amid disposal woes
Rangpur Medical College Hospital has long been struggling with ensuring safe and effective disposal of medical waste, raising concerns over public health and the environment.
26 February 2025
Kalia Upazila Health Complex: Healthcare in a shambles
Patients at Kalia Upazila Health Complex in Narail are enduring severe hardships due to a shortage of doctors, an unhygienic environment, a lack of essential medicines, and insufficient staff.
20 February 2025
Global harm reduction organisations urge recognition of tobacco harm reduction
Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific— In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, they have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations
15 February 2025
Advances in cancer treatment and the role of medical oncology
On 4 February 2025, the global community observed World Cancer Day, a time to raise awareness about cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
15 February 2025
Thinking of switching your diet? Choose the Mediterranean diet
Are you tired of eating biryani, fried chicken, or fast food regularly? Are you looking for a healthy solution? If yes, a Mediterranean diet can be the best solution for your health.
15 February 2025
Strengthening alliances and building movements to end female genital mutilation
Joint statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr Natalia Kanem, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
15 February 2025
Devil’s Breath: truth or urban legend?
Stories about Datura are heard since childhood. One can be hypnotised if you take or inhale Datura. Scopolamine is also present in Jimson Weed (Datura stramonium), a plant found in most of the Latin American countries.
15 February 2025
Pioneering global delivery of childhood cancer medications
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have launched the distribution of essential childhood cancer medicines in Mongolia and Uzbekistan as part of the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.
15 February 2025
Eat your way to a healthy heart
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:
8 February 2025
Flossing: A simple habit for a healthier heart!
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.
8 February 2025
Things to take control of your own health
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.
8 February 2025
Thriving under stress
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.
8 February 2025
Tips for managing underactive Thyroid
Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones to regulate metabolism.
8 February 2025
Unite. Act. Eliminate.
World Leprosy Day is observed on the last Sunday of January every year. In 2025, World Leprosy Day was on 26 January.
8 February 2025
The dangers of sugar addiction and how to break free
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.
8 February 2025
Are you taking the right steps to prevent cancer?
Cancer is a growing health concern in Bangladesh, with rising cases of various types such as lung, breast, cervical, and oral cancers.
3 February 2025
New approaches to treating possible serious bacterial infection in young infants
A dissemination meeting showcasing the key findings of two pioneering clinical trials aimed at enhancing the management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in infants under 2 months of age was held at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka recently.
25 January 2025