Thalassaemia is the most common inherited blood disorder in Bangladesh and poses a growing public health challenge.

Chronic low back pain is a common and often frustrating condition, marked by flare-ups that can disrupt daily life for years.

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages had become cheaper in many countries due to consistently low tax rates, contributing to rising levels of obesity,

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term pain and stiffness in older adults, often making everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or standing for long periods difficult.

Microplastics are now so widespread that they have been found almost everywhere we look – including the air inside our homes and cars.

As winter arrives, many people notice a familiar discomfort: bloating after meals, constipation, reduced appetite, or a lingering heaviness in the stomach.

Tobacco use and mental health are closely linked, and this relationship is particularly significant during adolescence – a formative stage when habits are established and emotional wellbeing can be especially vulnerable.

Staying physically active is widely known to be good for health, but how much activity is really enough?

Air pollution may play a significant role in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing diabetes burden, according to a new nationally representative study that finds that air pollution increases diabetes risk among adults.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday medical care, with growing enthusiasm for its ability to support doctors in making faster and more accurate decisions.

As winter approaches, many people experience an increase in joint pain and stiffness. The condition is particularly noticeable in the knees, lower back, neck, shoulders, and small joints of the hands and feet.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used in healthcare, raising hopes that technology could help identify people at risk of suicide and self-harm earlier than ever before.

Diabetes is often thought of as an individual condition, but growing evidence suggests it can affect entire households.

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and climatic factors, such as temperature and rainfall, is associated with adverse birth outcomes in India, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health.

Music influences the human body in ways that go far beyond enjoyment and conscious movement. Our eyes naturally blink in time with a steady musical beat, revealing a hidden connection between hearing and involuntary movement.

People with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who also have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) face serious health risks, including higher chances of heart problems, stroke, and premature death.

Since 2000, most countries have made progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial burden of health care, according to the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report 2025 from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Bank.

Cancer care is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation, driven by technology, better understanding of disease biology, and a growing emphasis on quality of life.

A major new review of global research suggests that gestational diabetes during pregnancy may affect brain health in both mothers and their children. The findings were presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Vienna.

Dr Muhammad Mahtab Hossain Mazed.Winter in Bangladesh is no longer as predictable as it used to be. In the past, winter meant a light morning fog, some sunshine in the afternoon, and intense cold at night. However, in recent years, it has been observed that in many areas, sunlight is absen