Do you know someone who may be considering suicide?

Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Many more attempt suicide. Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally.
6 October 2018

Asgar Ali Hospital observed World Heart Day

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorated ‘World Heart Day 2018’ focusing on the theme
6 October 2018

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka celebrates World Heart Day

The Paediatric Cardiology Department of Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is celebrating the ‘World Heart Day 2018’ by offering treatment for
6 October 2018

Vitamin D supplements don't maintain or improve bone health: Analysis

A new large-scale analysis finds that despite popular belief, vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures or falls, or improve bone mineral density in adults.
6 October 2018

Abused children carry the trauma in their cells: Study

Children subjected to abuse may carry the physical hallmark of that trauma in their cells, scientists say, in research that could help criminal investigations probing historic mistreatment.
2 October 2018

Nobel-winning therapy weaponises immune system against cancer

A revolutionary cancer treatment pioneered by the winners of the 2018 Nobel Prize for Medicine is hailed as the future of fighting the disease -- and it has fewer devastating side effects than chemotherapy.
2 October 2018

193 tested HIV positive in 8 southern districts: Report

At least 193 people have been tested HIV positive in the country's eight southern districts, says a report released by a local voluntary organisation.
30 September 2018

SERAC-Bangladesh organised media workshop on YFS

SERAC-Bangladesh organised a “Youth Journalists Workshop” on Youth Friendly Services (YFS) recently in Mymensingh district. The goal
29 September 2018

Seminar on cancer and palliative care held in Sylhet

A seminar on cancer and palliative care was held in Sylhet recently by Ayat Education. Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith, the honourable
29 September 2018

Manganese plays a key role in bacterial infection

The ability to acquire manganese during infection is essential for the virulence of Enterococcus faecalis in animals, according to a study published September 20 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by José Lemos of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and colleagues.
29 September 2018

Lower investment for education and health care in Bangladesh

Bangladesh ranks 161st in the world for its investments in education and healthcare as measurements of its commitment to economic growth, according to the first-ever scientific study ranking countries for their levels of human capital.
29 September 2018

Adolescents: health risks and solutions

Around 1.2 billion people, or 1 in 6 of the world’s population, are adolescents aged 10 to 19. Most are healthy, but there is still substantial premature death, illness, and injury among adolescents.
29 September 2018

Keeping your heart healthy

‘My Heart, Your Heart’ — the theme is about celebrating and connecting like-minded people. Which create a sense of commitment around the common cause of heart health. It is a concept that encapsulate the values of the World Heart Day.
29 September 2018

Withdrawal symptoms from quitting junk food similar to those experienced when quitting drugs

New US research has found that quitting junk food can produce similar withdrawal symptoms during the first week to those experienced when quitting drugs.
24 September 2018

China's doctor shortage prompts rush for AI health care

Chinese companies are learning from other countries to develop and implement AI-assisted care such as medical imaging diagnosis, robot surgical systems, and drug research and development.
23 September 2018

On a low carb diet? You might die earlier

Pasta. Mashed potatoes. Rice. If you are one of the legions of dieters out there who have been religiously cutting carbs in an attempt to get lean and fit, you may be surprised by a recent study that showed that low carb diets may not be healthy after all.
23 September 2018

Alcohol responsible for one in 20 deaths worldwide: WHO

Alcohol kills three million people worldwide each year -- more than AIDS, violence and road accidents combined, the World Health Organization says.
23 September 2018

Comprehensive measures to prevent suicide

Close to 800,000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide, there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general population.
22 September 2018

Eating foods with low nutritional quality ratings linked to cancer risk

The consumption of foods with higher scores on the British Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system (FSAm-NPS), reflecting a lower nutritional quality, is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine.
22 September 2018

Combined efforts for organ transplantation in Bangladesh

The 4th annual conference and scientific seminar of the Society of Organ Transplantation, Bangladesh was held recently at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), says a press release.
22 September 2018