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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 could occur by 2050, according to the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends.
Outgoing UN aid chief Mark Lowcock slammed the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Monday for failing to come up with a plan to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, describing the G7 pledge to provide 1 billion doses over the next year as a "small step."
Fifty-four people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Six people have died of diarrhoea and at least 200 were affected in last three days as the disease is spreading rapidly in Kurukpata union in Alikadom upazila of Bandarban, reports our correspondent quoting the chairman of the union.
Parliament today passed a bill titled “The Iodized Salt Bill, 2021” to ensure proportionate use of iodine in salt and regulate salt market in the country, with a provision of punishment for rule violators.
Four people died at the coronavirus unit of Khulna Medical College Hospital during 24 hours till this morning.
A healthy lifestyle is a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early. We know that all diseases are not preventable, but a large proportion of deaths from coronary heart disease and lung cancer can be avoided by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Vaccination is the key factor to minimise the risk of COVID-19, especially at a critical time like this when we are also facing added worries of an
Psychologically, children have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways from adults and have a distinct set of worries. Researchers
If you started taking in more calories than usual or cutting back on exercise, you would not be surprised if the numbers on the scale crept higher.
A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) reveals that having a normal