Four die as dengue hospitalisations hit record daily high
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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
Physiotherapy approaches for functional neurologic disorders
Functional neurologic disorders (FNDs), previously known as conversion or psychogenic disorders, are characterised by neurological symptoms that lack an obvious physical cause on standard diagnostic tests.
27 July 2024
Occupational therapy for Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a very common disorder in our country. According to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2020, Parkinson’s disease deaths in Bangladesh reached 3,782 or 0.53% of total deaths. In Bangladesh, death rank is 125 among the world.
27 July 2024
Three successful TAVR performed in one day at United Hospital
At United Hospital in the capital, three patients underwent successful artificial aortic valve replacement without cardiac surgery on the same day, which is a breakthrough in heart disease treatment in Bangladesh, says a press release.
27 July 2024
Healthcare to be made available for marginalised: Samanta
Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen today said the government is taking initiatives to upgrade all public hospitals, including upazila, to reach healthcare services to the doorsteps of rural people
14 July 2024
Enjoying the outdoors safely: Summer skin protection tips
As we head outdoors for work, study, or simply to enjoy the sunny days, it is important to keep our skin protected from the summer sun’s rays. While sunshine brings joy, it also brings risks to our skin’s health.
12 July 2024
How delaying diabetes by four years can improve your long-term health
Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It serves as a crucial warning sign that you might develop type 2 diabetes if you do not take action. Addressing prediabetes promptly through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make a significant difference in your health.
12 July 2024
Unlocking your body’s potential: The power of metabolic conditioning
Heading outdoors for work or study often involves more physical activity than we realise. Whether it is brisk walking to catch a bus or climbing stairs to a meeting, our bodies constantly utilise energy.
12 July 2024
Unravelling The Mystery: Dry skin vs. eczema
Ever wondered why your skin feels itchy, scaly, or irritated? It could be dry skin or eczema, two conditions that often share similar symptoms but have distinct differences. Dry skin is a common issue exacerbated by factors like weather and harsh soaps, while eczema, a type of dermatitis, involves a faulty skin barrier and immune system response.
12 July 2024
Sleep duration linked to blood vessel damage in Diabetes
If you have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, paying attention to your sleep habits might be more important than you think. A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that both too little and too much sleep can increase the risk of developing serious complications related to diabetes.
12 July 2024
WHO releases the first-ever clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interventions, and pharmacological treatments, in a first guideline on tobacco cessation.
12 July 2024
Never dreamt of becoming a minister: Samanta Lal Sen
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today said he had never thought that he would become a minister one day
7 July 2024
CMCH Burn unit: Construction work to start in September
Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen yesterday said the construction works of a 150-bed specialised Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit at Chittagong Medical College Hospital will start from September.
6 July 2024
Ctg hospital shut over irregularities
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has directed to close Central City Hospital at Parbartak Intersection in Chattogram city due to various irregularities.
5 July 2024
Upazila Health Complex: Patients suffer for shortage of doctors
The 50-bed Sarishabari Upazila Health Complex, serving over four lakh residents across Jamalpur and Sirajganj, is facing a severe shortage of medical staff.
5 July 2024
Monsur Ali Medical College: Swachip leader accused of mistreating principal
The principal of a private medical college in the capital's Uttara has accused a leader of a pro-government doctors' organisation of "indecent behaviour".
3 July 2024
Global health alert
New data show that nearly one-third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.
29 June 2024
Lipid-lowering drug slows progression of diabetic retinopathy
Fenofibrate is an FDA-approved medication for treating severe high triglycerides. Although it has not been shown to provide extra heart health benefits when added to statins, some studies suggest it might help reduce the need for laser treatment in diabetic retinopathy (a diabetes-related eye condition).
29 June 2024
Accessible education for children with special needs
Education is one of the most crucial basic rights for all children. Children with special needs also have an equal right to educate themselves. Education may impact their everyday lifestyle. It may also improve personal development and increase people’s independence in their daily lives.
29 June 2024
Embracing Meliorism: Hope amidst uncertainty
In the late nineteenth century, George Eliot believed she had coined the term ‘meliorist’ when she wrote, “I do not know that I ever heard anybody use the word ‘meliorist’ except myself.” Her contemporaries credited her with coining both ‘meliorist’ and
29 June 2024
The dangerous link between obesity and dengue hospitalisation in children
Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe, life-threatening conditions. While obesity is already known to worsen the severity of dengue in hospitalised patients, its role in increasing the likelihood of hospitalisation has not been thoroughly explored.
29 June 2024