Healthcare
Combating non-communicable diseases / Stringent tobacco control a crying need
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.
World leaders commit to decisive action on AMR
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.
Navigating the postpartum journey
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
Does my medical condition affect my anger?
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
Unlocking the Sun’s potential: How daylight influences physical activity and mood in depression
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.
World Rabies Day: A call to action
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.
Untreated hypertension increases dementia risk
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 estimated between now and 2050, suggests first global analysis
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could occur by 2050, according to the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends.
Insomnia: What’s keeping you up?
In today’s world with so much day-to-day stress, insomnia presents itself as a quiet irritant -- keeping us awake at night, waking us up every time we close our eyes, and making us feel fatigued during the day.
Vacant Radiologist Posts in Upazilas: 3 ultrasound machines dead already, 5 still collecting dust
At least three out of eight ultrasound machines, which had been lying idle for years at different government health complexes in eight upazilas of Faridpur, have gone out of order.
Low BP: How to manage the symptoms
In contrast to high blood pressure, low BP -- or hypotension -- becomes serious if certain symptoms persist for long.
Amtali Upazila Hospital: Suffering mounts as water supply remains disrupted for 6 months
Water supply to Barguna’s 50-bed Amtali Upazila Hospital has remained disrupted for six months as the central water pump of the hospital went out of order on April 2 this year causing immense suffering to patients, attendants and the hospital staff.
Is mental health illness the next pandemic?
One in five people in Bangladesh is affected by anxiety and depression. There is only one mental health professional for 100,000 people.
Pabna Mental Hospital: Resources fall short for rehabilitation
Russel Hossain has been afflicted with mental health issues for a long time. The Dhulauri village native -- under Chatmohar upazila -- was admitted to Pabna Mental Hospital several times, to be released upon temporary recovery and admitted back again.
The simplest thing you: can do to be healthier
There is one thing that anyone can do that takes very little time, no money, and is not complicated at all -- be healthier.
High BP: The silent killer
For some, high blood pressure does not require any introduction. They have been living with it for years, with an accompanying general anxiety. But for others, especially young adults busy building their lives, high BP should not be overlooked.
Kushtia medical college hospital project: Delayed by 100 months
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to take punitive action against those responsible for unusual delays and irregularities in a project for building a medical college hospital in Kushtia.
Don’t give up carbs
Of late, carbohydrates have been getting a bad rep. By eating more processed, less filling carbs, we’re consuming more calories than needed -- calories we don’t necessarily burn. That second serving of rice, those extra French fries with a large soft drink and all that.