US withdrawal from WHO raises fears for global health security

The United States has formally notified the World Health Organisation of its withdrawal, prompting serious concerns over the future of global health security.
8 February 2026, 04:58 AM

Adolescent health at a tipping point!

The health and wellbeing of the world’s adolescents are at a critical turning point, according to a major new analysis published by The Lancet.
8 February 2026, 04:56 AM

Leprosy in Bangladesh’s tea gardens -- the highest in the world

Rupan Bhumij (54), a tea-leaf plucker at Patrokhola Tea Garden in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar district, was diagnosed with leprosy around 2020.
8 February 2026, 04:54 AM

Early detection breakthrough for women with dense breast tissue

Women with dense breast tissue face a higher risk of breast cancer and may not get full protection from standard mammograms, a new study shows.
8 February 2026, 04:52 AM

Wearable tech revolution: Track your health 24/7

Accessing health metrics around the clock is becoming the new normal as wearable technology gains traction and becomes increasingly widespread.
8 February 2026, 04:51 AM

Rock out to stay young

Long-term musical training may help older adults overcome age-related difficulties in understanding speech, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. Researchers found that older musicians perform better in noisy environments than their non-musician peers, thanks to enhanced cognitive reserve.
8 February 2026, 04:49 AM

First Nipah virus death of 2026 reported in Naogaon: IEDCR

After August last year, this is the first Nipah virus death in the country
7 February 2026, 16:14 PM

'Prevent cancer before it starts': New WHO study maps risks

A new WHO study suggests more than 7 million cases of cancer in 2022 were preventable
4 February 2026, 10:15 AM

The chilling truth about winter joint pain and simple ways to manage it

As winter approaches, many people experience an increase in joint pain and stiffness.
1 February 2026, 05:09 AM

Can AI predict suicide?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used in healthcare, raising hopes that technology could help identify people at risk of suicide and self-harm earlier than ever before.
1 February 2026, 05:06 AM

Health records could help spot diabetes early

Diabetes is often thought of as an individual condition, but growing evidence suggests it can affect entire households. Lifestyle habits, shared environments and genetics mean that when one person is at risk, others living under the same roof may be too.
1 February 2026, 05:04 AM

Meeting clean air targets could curb the diabetes burden in Bangladesh

Air pollution may play a significant role in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing diabetes burden, according to a new nationally representative study that finds that air pollution increases diabetes risk among adults.
1 February 2026, 05:01 AM

7,000 steps a day could be the sweet spot for better health!

Staying physically active is widely known to be good for health, but how much activity is really enough? For years, the popular target of 10,000 steps a day has dominated fitness advice, despite limited scientific backing.
1 February 2026, 04:58 AM

Silent threats before birth: Air pollution and climate risks for infants

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and climatic factors, such as temperature and rainfall, is associated with adverse birth outcomes in India, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health.
1 February 2026, 04:55 AM

AI in colonoscopy: A helpful tool or a risk to doctors’ skills?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday medical care, with growing enthusiasm for its ability to support doctors in making faster and more accurate decisions.
1 February 2026, 04:52 AM

3,200 doctors to join field services in 10 days

Over 3,200 doctors are set to join field-level services within the next 10 days, providing a major boost to healthcare, particularly in rural areas.
1 February 2026, 04:05 AM

Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections

Speakers at a seminar on maternal healthcare yesterday called for urgent action to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections in Bangladesh, particularly in private hospitals.
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World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable

Every year, on the last Sunday of January, the world observes World Leprosy Day. In 2026, this falls on today, 25th January.
25 January 2026, 02:06 AM