Imagine this scenario: you need an urgent blood transfusion, and your brother is present. Thinking it’s safest, you use his blood without consulting a qualified haematologist.

Midlife can feel overwhelming sometimes, but it is also a great chance to focus on yourself and make life even better. Here are some simple tips to help:   

The World Health Organisation (WHO) released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its related health complications.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease in some premature infants born before 31 weeks (a full-term pregnancy is about 37 to 42 weeks). 

Although Bangladesh has made significant progress in immunisation coverage, 16 percent of children still remain outside the coverage, warranting stronger efforts in this regard, health experts said yesterday.

They also postponed their hunger strike for tonight and will announce new programmes tomorrow

Officials, staffers confined inside building

Narrowing the gender gap is not only a social imperative but also an economic necessity, as changing mindsets and increasing women's participation could boost the country’s GDP, speakers said at a seminar yesterday..“Women’s empowerment remains central to building a prosperous future,” sai

As dengue-related deaths and infections continue to climb, the Dhaka South City Corporation conducted a special mosquito control and cleanliness drive yesterday in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.

9 hospitalised in 24 hours

They are family‑planning assistants, health assistants, and community healthcare providers, who work at community clinics

"This is the most comprehensive molecular testing service of its kind in the country"

Onion prices have been increasing over the past weeks, as farmers and traders release fewer stocks to local markets in the hope of better returns amid the government’s suspension of imports

"Free dengue testing has been arranged at all DNCC urban health centers and maternity centers"

Patients are being deprived of essential healthcare services at the 50-bed Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar due to an acute shortage of doctors, nurses, and technical staffers.

Headaches are a common yet disruptive ailment, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched new guidance aimed at helping countries strengthen their mental health policies and systems.

Losing weight is not just about what you eat or how much you exercise—it is also about the small habits you follow at night.

Long-distance running continues to attract millions, and while it is known for boosting cardiovascular fitness, rare but serious heart-related emergencies can still occur during races.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released its first global guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of meningitis, aiming to accelerate detection, ensure timely treatment, and enhance long-term care.