A new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, when compared to non-diabetic mothers, according to The Lancet.

Some Bangladeshi American second generation physicians are following the footsteps of their predecessor in supporting health care

With the remarkable success of achieving the targets of Millennium Development Goals and government commitments to attain the targets of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, there are efforts to improve the quality of services with the expansion of coverage

People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study which insists it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.

Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field.

Maternal use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy could lower the risk for asthma in offspring, a New England Journal of

Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Find some of them below.

Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread,

Ability of nice self-representation in our busy life is one kind of efficiency for which our self-confidence develops accordingly and its

When there is much to worry about the country’s health sector, surgeon and cancer specialist Prof Raqibul Anwar took the onus on

We blame the addicts for their addiction. But have you ever considered exactly what leads people to be addicted to meaningless and destructive drugs like cigarettes or activities like gambling?

Halitosis, bad breath, fetor ex ore or smelly mouth all are related synonyms. As the mouth is worse than the anus, it is no wonder that

Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is

United Hospital observed the World Cancer Day by organising various events like rally, Community Voice Meet, scientific seminar etc.

'March for Mothers', a rally for creating awareness about cervical cancer took place in Dhaka recently. Participants in the rally urged the

Low socioeconomic status is linked to significant reduction in life expectancy and should be considered a major risk factor for ill health

New guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO), launched ahead of World Cancer Day (4 February), aims to improve the

A 10-year-old girl from Netrakona with bark-like warts growing out of her face could be the first female in the country to be afflicted with the tree-man syndrome.

Offering smokers a taster session at an NHS (National Health Service) Stop Smoking Service and explaining their personal risk of developing smoking-related diseases doubles their likelihood of attending a stop smoking course, according to a study in The Lancet.

Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation organised a seminar on the 'Rational Use of Blood' at Sagor Runi Auditorium in Dhaka Reporter's