A study published in open accessed PLOS Medicine examined the impact of routine third trimester ultrasound scans and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) on the diagnosis of breech presentation and related perinatal outcomes. Accurate knowledge of foetal presentation is important for proper antenatal and intrapartum care.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded on April 7, 1948 with a mission to promote global health and ensure the highest level of health and wellbeing for everyone. This is why April 7 is observed World Health Day every year. WHO has achieved significant milestones over the years, such as the discovery of antibiotics, the development of vaccines for polio, and the establishment of the first International Health Regulations.

The United Nations food agency's world price index fell in March for a 12th consecutive month, and is now down 20.5% from a record high hit one year ago following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

At least 12 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said doctors in Bangladesh are now capable of performing critical operations, including kidney transplant, as the country has advanced in healthcare.

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects many people worldwide. A recent study looked at the relationship between depressive symptoms and stroke, which is a serious health condition that affects the brain.

“If you do not understand my silence; you will not understand my voice” - to make these words easier to understand, ‘Rumi’, a great thinker and most popular poet of North America said, “Silence is the language of the creator, all else is poor translation.” The hidden powers of silence have a beauty that benefits those who practice it. This non-verbal communication which carries symbolic significance could be the best answer to anger or the right answer to an unwise person.

As people age, they may experience sudden and painful ailments, some of which may indicate more significant health problems. These include:

In a study conducted in Sweden, researchers analysed the impact of social health and brain reserve on the cognitive abilities of 368 individuals aged 60 years or above, who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study.

Researchers have conducted a phase 2-3 open-label noninferiority trial to determine if a shorter treatment duration is possible for drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).

A total of 51 public hospitals have started serving outpatients after regular working hours in exchange for fees, read a press release.

Smoking is alarmingly still prevalent among the youth.

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web (www) talked about its first 30 years, the rise of the toxic internet, and whether Facebook needs to be broken up.

World TB Day 2023, with the theme ‘Yes! We can end TB!’, aims to inspire hope and encourage high-level leadership, increased investments, faster uptake of new recommendations of the World Health Organisation (WHO), adoption of innovations, accelerated action, and multisectoral collaboration to combat the TB epidemic.

During pregnancy, nutrition is more important than ever. Because a pregnant woman needs more of many important nutrients than a normal, non-pregnant woman. It should be noted that a lactating woman requires additional nutritional support. Therefore, the selection and consumption of healthy foods will help to give birth to healthy babies, i.e., babies with proper body weight and proper physiological functions. This also helps to maintain the health of pregnant women.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease occurring when the body does not process blood sugar correctly. It either does not produce enough insulin, or it resists insulin. Millions of adults in the world are at high risk for developing this condition. The best way to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes is through diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight.

If you are taking a blood thinner prescribed by your doctor to prevent blood clots, it is important to take some precautions:

The price of broiler chicken has started falling at the retail level in Bangladesh as four major poultry companies are now selling the meat for a maximum of Tk 195 per kg directly from their farms

The only digital X-ray machine at 250-bed Tangail General Hospital has been lying inoperative for over five years, depriving patients of its service.