Managing diabetes effectively involves not just what you do during the day but also the habits you maintain before bedtime.
“Cortisol belly” is a buzzword used to describe belly fat linked to chronic stress. While it is not a medical diagnosis, people often associate it with high cortisol levels—the stress hormone produced by your adrenal glands. However, experts caution that chronic stress alone is not a proven cause of belly fat.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunisation products to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide.
Hypertension (HTN) is a leading global risk factor for death and disability, posing a serious and persistent public health threat. In the South-East Asia Region alone, more than 294 million people live with hypertension.
On May 31, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marks World No Tobacco Day 2025 with a bold call: ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products to protect youth from addiction and disease.
In Bangladesh’s corporate world, men are increasingly falling victim to sedentary routines, high stress, and poor dietary choices. With the economy growing, corporate demands are intensifying—often at the expense of health. As a result, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and mental health issues are on the rise.
“He doesn’t say ‘Mama’ yet, but he can unlock my phone.” This statement has become increasingly common in therapy centres and among worried parents. A silent concern is growing: Why isn’t my child talking?
After completing cancer treatment, many patients undergo regular scans and blood tests to check for a return of the disease.
Chronic pancreatitis, marked by persistent abdominal pain and compromised quality of life, is commonly treated with surgery or endoscopy.
High arches, or cavus foot, occur when the arch of your foot is raised more than normal, creating a structural issue that can lead to foot pain and discomfort. Unlike flat feet, where the arch is low, high arches cause the middle part of the foot to be excessively elevated.
Over 80% of people worldwide experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives.
Leading international health experts unveiled a pioneering four-point plan to address the global crisis of oral diseases, which afflict more than 3.5 billion people worldwide.
Anxiety disorders are common worldwide. While therapy and medication are traditional treatments, alternative therapies can be a valuable addition for managing mild anxiety. These methods aim to reduce anxiety symptoms with fewer side effects and can complement standard treatments when approved by a healthcare professional.
Visiting the health complex recently, this correspondent saw several patients were leaving after being deprived of proper treatment there
As a result, despite the hospital's official upgrade to a 250-bed facility, its operational capacity remains limited to that of a 100-bed hospital
Being nice is a wonderful trait, but when it turns into people-pleasing, it can leave you drained, stressed, and disconnected from your own needs. People-pleasing is not just about being helpful; it is about bending over backward to keep others happy—even when it costs you.
Obesity, a chronic disease linked to numerous health complications, is a significant risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Excitingly, a new study highlights the potential of tirzepatide, a once-weekly medication, to help people with obesity lose weight and reduce their risk of diabetes over a three-year period.
Nocturnal leg cramps, those sudden and painful muscle spasms that often strike at night, are a common issue for older adults.
