When we hear the term ‘silent killer’, conditions like high blood pressure or cancer often come to mind—illnesses that do severe damage without early symptoms. But there’s another culprit quietly fuelling today’s global health crisis: sugar.

New research to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) in Málaga, Spain (11–14 May), reveals a strong link between dietary sodium intake and both general and abdominal obesity. Conducted by Annika Santalahti and colleagues from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, the study analysed data from over 5,000 Finnish adults.

With relentless deadlines and outdated expectations, stress has become a constant companion for millions. While its toll on mental health is well acknowledged, its impact on physical health—particularly blood sugar regulation—remains under-recognised. This hidden risk may have serious consequences for many.

Recently icddr,b and UNICEF co-hosted a seminar titled “Effectiveness Trial of Locally Developed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food in Treating Severe Acute Malnutrition in Rohingya Camps” at icddr,b’s Sasakawa Auditorium.

Nutrition Summit 2025.Caption: National Professor AK Azad Khan inaugurates Nutrition Summit.<B>Nutrition Summit 2025: A National Call to Action for Better Health</B>.Aiming to raise public awareness about nutrition, the Nutrition Summit 2025 was held for the first time in Bangl

Eleven new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to this morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,862 this year.

Prices of different varieties of chicken have increased by Tk 30 to Tk 50 per kilogrammes in Dhaka's kitchen markets

Sajna Begum, an elderly widow from Barlekha upazila of Moulvibazar, had lost her eyesight and was unable to perform even basic tasks on her own.

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide. While medical science has made significant progress, the journey remains complex, particularly for younger women.

For many in Bangladesh, traffic jams are an everyday reality—an inevitable part of modern urban life. While being stuck in traffic is often frustrating and draining, it does not always have to be wasted time. With a shift in mindset, those idle hours can be turned into opportunities for learning, entertainment, or simply unwinding.

At the 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities—Córdoba (Argentina), Fortaleza (Brazil), and Greater Manchester (UK)—were honoured for outstanding achievements in preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used to assess weight status and define obesity.

On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, observed on 24 March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent call for investment to protect TB care and support services.

We have all experienced the familiar symptoms of fever—chills, aches, and warmth—but few truly understand its purpose. Fever is not a disease, but a signal: the body’s immune system is responding to infection, with the hypothalamus raising the body’s temperature to make it less hospitable to invaders.

four pieces of medium sized lemons sold at Tk 100 to Tk 120

As part of a new chapter in bilateral ties between China and Bangladesh, 14 patients from Bangladesh were sent for free medical treatment

The Director General of Health Services on Tuesday issued a 16-point directive to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.

The hospital itself has been functioning amid overcrowding among other challenges. Accommodating the medical college further strains its resources

DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz announced the campaign today at a roundtable discussion

Medical malpractice laws are changing, and that could benefit both patients and doctors. Traditionally, courts have judged malpractice based on whether a doctor followed the “customary” practices of their profession.