While migraines can be triggered by many factors, one of the most preventable is dehydration. Even a modest drop in fluid levels may set off a headache—and for those prone to migraines, this can evolve into a full-blown episode hours later.
On 18 June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery models of care—where midwives serve as the main providers throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
There are approximately 6,500 newborn deaths every day in Bangladesh, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5 years. Almost 75% of neonatal deaths occur during the first week of life, and about 1 million newborns die within the first 24 hours.
Carbohydrate loading, or “carb-loading”, is a nutrition strategy used by athletes to boost the body’s energy reserves before long-duration, high-intensity activities. The aim is to build up glycogen—stored glucose—in the muscles and liver, which helps delay exhaustion during extended physical exertion.
In many developing countries, thousands unknowingly suffer from a life-threatening condition—pus collection inside the chest around the lungs, medically known as empyema thoracis. Due to lack of awareness, late diagnosis, and inadequate treatment, this disease often leads to irreversible lung damage or death.
On 25 July 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will observe World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations-recognised initiative aimed at raising awareness about drowning, which claims over 300,000 lives each year. Children aged 5–14 are among the most affected, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
I was suffering from chronic lower back pain for more than three decades. No medication could cure me from the pain.
In an era when health crises can arise unexpectedly, building and maintaining a strong immune system has become more than just a wellness trend—it is a necessary lifestyle.
Nuts, in all their varieties, are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering a host of benefits that can significantly improve your health. Incorporating them into your diet can lower the risk of heart disease and improve cholesterol levels.
In the quest to safeguard infant health, uncovering hidden risks is paramount. One significant concern that has emerged is the impact of maternal obesity on infant outcomes. As obesity rates among expectant mothers rise, understanding its implications for infant health becomes increasingly important.
The health equity gap remains a pressing issue, particularly affecting people in lower-income countries. These nations, despite shouldering 70% of the world’s disease burden, receive only a fraction of global health investments. The consequences are dire, with reduced access to quality medicines and care leading to over 5 million deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries.
You are what you eat! The age-old phrase holds the idea that health, happiness, well-being, and a sense of contentment are inseparably interconnected with what we eat.
Globally, women account for nearly half of all HIV infections, yet they remain under-represented among those using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, PURPOSE-1, sheds light on a promising new approach to HIV prevention: twice-yearly lenacapavir.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is taking bold steps to tackle global health challenges with the launch of its first-ever investment round. This innovative approach aims to secure steady and flexible funding for WHO’s core work from 2025 to 2028.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).
Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world. After stroke, patients face different challenges to cope with the new situation. Stroke rehabilitation is the crucial part of treating the patient appropriately.
A staggering number of adolescent girls around the world are experiencing intimate partner violence, with nearly a quarter of those in relationships—close to 19 million—subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by the time they reach 20 years old.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the question of how best to allocate limited booster vaccine supplies remains critical.
