Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) yesterday approved a Tk 976 crore budget for the next fiscal year but made no allocation for its Super Specialised Hospital, raising fresh doubts over the prospect of making the facility fully operational nearly three years after its inauguration.
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.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal problem for women around the world.
The government has approved a project to set up medical waste management infrastructure in 15 public hospitals, with a view to making the facilities safe, clean and infection-free environments, as well as protect the environment from the hazardous waste.
Contrary to popular belief, a recent study has found that the human brain remains sharp till advanced age.
Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) is an herbal shrub, the roots and berries of which are used for medicinal properties.
Even though each professional had to adapt to their new way of life, doctors had to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented manner.
Pneumonia is a respiratory infection usually caused by a virus, bacteria or fungi.
Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) authorities yesterday suspended a staffer over stealing government medicine from the hospital.
Paracetamol is the most popular and most used pain medication in the world. It is available over the counter and usually considered safe when taken in recommended doses.
Fennel seeds look like cumin, but are greener. They are the dried seeds of the fennel herb. It is a common item frequently used in most South Asian kitchens.
The dried ripe fruits of the “horitoki” tree, also known as chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia chebula), have been used as an integral part of the subcontinent’s traditional medicine for ages.
