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.
Govt issues emergency use approval for China’s Sinopharm vaccine
The government has issued emergency use approval for China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine.
People’s Vaccine Alliance urges Japan, Singapore, SKorea to back vaccine waiver proposal
The People’s Vaccine Alliance (PVA) in Asia will call on Japan, Singapore and South Korea to support the ‘temporary TRIPS Waiver’ proposal at the World Trade Organization’s general council meeting tomorrow.
Prevent artificial oxygen crisis in Bangladesh, urges technical advisory committee on Covid-19
The National Technical Advisory Committee on Covid-19 has alerted the government regarding artificial oxygen crisis in the country.
BioNTech boss suggests Europe could reach herd immunity in July/August
Europe could reach herd immunity "in July, latest by August," the head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed the first widely approved Covid-19 vaccine with US partner Pfizer, said yesterday (Wednesday).
US to send more than $100 million in Covid-19 supplies to India
The United States is sending supplies worth more than $100 million to India to help it fight a surge of Covid-19 cases, the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
China, Bangladesh against 'vaccine nationalism'
China, and five South Asian countries, have opposed the idea of "vaccine nationalism" and politicising the issue of Covid-19 origin while calling for the distribution of vaccines under the principle of equity and justice.
Sore arm, headache, fever most common side effects of Covid-19 vaccine: UK study
A sore arm is the most common side effect of the Covid-19 vaccines and roughly one in four (25%) people had wider effects like fever, headache, nausea and fatigue and lasted for a day on average while two-thirds (66%) had a local reaction according to a UK study.
77 Covid-19 deaths reported in 24 hours
Seventy-seven 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).
Govt approves proposal of producing Russian, Chinese Covid-19 vaccines in Bangladesh
The government has taken the initiative to produce Chinese and Russian Covid-19 vaccines through local companies in Bangladesh.
Single dose of Covid-19 vaccine can nearly halve transmission: UK study
A single dose of Covid-19 vaccine can slash transmission of the virus by up to half, BBC reports quoting a Public Health England (PHE) study.