Speakers comprising health experts and physicians yesterday called for stringent control on use of tobacco products in order to combat the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases.
Globl leaders have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to targets including a 10% reduction in the estimated 4.95 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR by 2030.
The postpartum period, often considered the first six weeks after childbirth, is a transformative time filled with physical and emotional changes as new mothers adjust to life with their newborns. While this period can feel overwhelming, it is important to recognise that every woman’s experience
Experiencing anger is a natural part of being human, but frequent and intense outbursts can harm both your health and relationships. Understanding the possible underlying medical reasons for your anger can help you address the issue effectively. .Dementia and anger .Various forms of
Seasonal changes can significantly impact mood, especially for individuals with mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Many people notice their symptoms worsen during darker, shorter days, but the precise reasons for this have long been unclear.
Every year on September 28, the world observes World Rabies Day, a vital occasion aimed at raising awareness about the prevention of rabies and highlighting progress in combating this deadly disease.
Dementia is one of the most feared outcomes of ageing, affecting millions of individuals and their families worldwide. While genetics and age play significant roles, other modifiable risk factors have garnered attention, particularly hypertension. For years, researchers have explored the complex relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive decline, increasingly recognising hypertension as a major contributor to dementia risk.
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could occur by 2050, according to the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends.
Evercare Hospital Dhaka has recently started a post COVID-19 respiratory recovery clinic to help post COVID-19 patients continue their journey to recovery, says a press release.
Compared to high income cities, less developed cities in Brazil have a higher hospitalisation rate associated with increased heat exposure, according to a new study published recently in PLOS Medicine by Yuming Guo of the Monash University, Australia, and colleagues.
Almost 2 million babies are stillborn every year or 1 every 16 seconds, according to a new joint report.
The national Vitamin A plus campaign started across the country today, aiming to feed Vitamin A capsules to children aged between six and 59 months.
Most men receiving surgery for localised and locally advanced prostate cancer can have radiotherapy safely removed from their initial treatment, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in The Lancet.
The Paediatric Cardiology Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka celebrated the “World Heart Day 2020” by continuing low-cost packages for underprivileged children with congenital heart diseases such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD).
Fasting for two thirds of the day does not lead to greater weight loss than eating meals throughout the day, according to a randomised trial in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Four out of five people experiencing the recent loss of smell and/or taste tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies—and of those who tested positive, 40 percent did not have cough or fever, reports a new study in PLOS Medicine by Prof. Rachel Batterham at University College London and colleagues.
An outbreak is a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as disease. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
Dr Tahmeed Ahmed has been made the new executive director of the icddr’b. He is the first Bangladeshi to be appointed in the post in the 60-year journey of the global health research organisation.