Currently, diagnosing and treating brain disorders often requires a craniotomy—a procedure where a large portion of the skull is removed to place electrodes directly on the brain.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), previously known for causing cough primarily in young children, has been recognised as a significant threat to adults aged 60 and older, potentially leading to severe Lower Respiratory Tract Disease (LRTD).

Suicide poses a significant public health challenge, with over 700,000 deaths globally each year.

“Unhealthy commodities” like tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social media, and fossil fuels are increasingly linked to mental health disorders such as depression, suicide, and anxiety, according to a study published in the PLOS Global Public Health journal.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a devastating form of dementia, has long been diagnosed through invasive procedures like lumbar punctures or expensive PET scans.

World Physiotherapy Day, observed on September 8th each year, is a global event dedicated to recognising and promoting the significant contributions of physiotherapists to healthcare.

With no inpatient or outpatient services amid a strike following an assault on a doctor, the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) yesterday witnessed a heavy workload.

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but it can become overwhelming if not managed. Whether you experience occasional worry or struggle with chronic anxiety, there are effective strategies to help you cope.

Waking up on a seemingly ordinary day, you might notice something different—perhaps a slight change in your breast or an unusual feeling. It is easy to dismiss these subtle signs, but they could be your body’s way of signalling something important, like breast cancer. Understanding the signs and symptoms, even the most subtle ones, could save your life.

Vitamin B is essential for maintaining overall health, providing energy, and supporting cell function. Deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to various health issues, depending on which vitamin you are lacking.

For many struggling with insomnia, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is often a go-to solution. But what happens when chronic pain is part of the picture? A recent study sheds light on this very question.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on manufacturers of mpox in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to submit expressions of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). This move follows ongoing discussions on the need for effective diagnostics, especially in low-income settings.

Nuts, in all their varieties, are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering a host of benefits that can significantly improve your health. Incorporating them into your diet can lower the risk of heart disease and improve cholesterol levels.

As Mpox continues to spread globally, Bangladesh faces an urgent need to assess and enhance its preparedness for this emerging health threat.

In the quest to safeguard infant health, uncovering hidden risks is paramount. One significant concern that has emerged is the impact of maternal obesity on infant outcomes. As obesity rates among expectant mothers rise, understanding its implications for infant health becomes increasingly important.

The health equity gap remains a pressing issue, particularly affecting people in lower-income countries. These nations, despite shouldering 70% of the world’s disease burden, receive only a fraction of global health investments. The consequences are dire, with reduced access to quality medicines and care leading to over 5 million deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries.

You are what you eat! The age-old phrase holds the idea that health, happiness, well-being, and a sense of contentment are inseparably interconnected with what we eat.

Globally, women account for nearly half of all HIV infections, yet they remain under-represented among those using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, PURPOSE-1, sheds light on a promising new approach to HIV prevention: twice-yearly lenacapavir.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is taking bold steps to tackle global health challenges with the launch of its first-ever investment round. This innovative approach aims to secure steady and flexible funding for WHO’s core work from 2025 to 2028.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).