There is an Italian term, il dolce far niente, that calls for intentionally letting go—to prioritise simply being alongside doing. It gives the brain the pause it needs to recharge so that it can be more productive. Yet in today’s hyperconnected world, this kind of purposeful idleness has become increasingly difficult to access.
It sounds simple enough: just avoid overeating. But managing portion sizes is often more challenging than it seems. Many people unknowingly consume more than they intend to, which can lead to weight gain and other health issues. The key to success lies in understanding what a true serving size looks like—and often, it is smaller than we think.
Researchers have made a significant advancement in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, a condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In a recent clinical trial, scientists tested stem cell-derived islet cells (zimislecel) as a potential treatment for this disease.
TIME has named Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, Executive Director of icddr,b, to the 2025 TIME100 Health, its annual list recognising the 100 most influential individuals in global health.
On 11 July 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) released a new report titled Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.
Obesity and heart failure (HF) often go hand in hand, and addressing this connection is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Here is a breakdown of the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of obesity in individuals with heart failure:
Dengue, an Aedes mosquito-borne viral infection, has been a crucial public health concern during the monsoon in our country for its worrying statistical value.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today (August 13, 2022) said the government will set up Special Care Neonatal Unit (SCANU) in every district hospital in phases to reduce the infant mortality rate in the country.
Students and intern doctors at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital yesterday suspended their ongoing strike over the attack on fellows and harassment of a female intern doctor.
The strike that started on Monday to protest the attack on students of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital and harassment of a trainee doctor continued yesterday as well.
Two separate cases were filed yesterday over the attack on two students of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital and harassment of an intern doctor.
The lone X-ray machine at Kulaura Upazila Health Complex has remained inoperative since its installation nearly three decades ago due to shortage of necessary manpower, depriving treatment seekers from the service.
Urban healthcare centres, run by the local government bodies, are failing to provide even the basic reproductive health and nutrition services due to a lack of human resources, found a study released yesterday
The healthcare centres run by the local government division (LGD) have been failing to provide care to people due to shortage of human resources, a study found.
Keep your blood sugar levels in your target range to avoid or prevent heart disease, vision loss, and kidney damage. In addition, the target range can boost energy and mood.
In its first major foray in Bangladesh, India’s Apollo Hospitals group has announced that it has signed a brand licensing operations and management agreement with Chattogam-based Imperial Hospital Ltd for a super-speciality hospital in the port city.
The government has taken a plan to set up burn units in five divisional medical colleges and hospitals in the country with Saudi Arabian funding, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told parliament yesterday.
