Fresh measles outbreak hits Bandarban’s Alikadam
1 May 2026, 19:46 PM
Disease
Four more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 231
1 May 2026, 19:38 PM
Health
Measles outbreak / Interim govt changed vaccine procurement despite Unicef warning: Science report
1 May 2026, 15:01 PM
Disease
'Unclaimed': Arisha's journey cut short by measles
1 May 2026, 01:32 AM
Health
MSF supports measles vaccination drive in Cox’s Bazar Rohingya camps
30 April 2026, 21:17 PM
Health
Measles vaccination to reach full coverage in a week: Health minister
30 April 2026, 21:14 PM
Health
Ongoing rainfall raises risk of dengue surge
30 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Eskayef begins local production of Novo Nordisk's modern insulin cartridges
28 April 2026, 18:28 PM
Business
Confirmed measles deaths rise to 47 as DGHS reports three more fatalities
28 April 2026, 16:52 PM
Disease
Prof Ziaur Rahman appointed Sylhet Medical University VC
27 April 2026, 21:10 PM
Health
Frequently asked questions by the mother of a newborn
New mothers are always curious, excited and anxious. They might have many questions to ask to their doctors. I always ask the new mother to write all the questions that are in their mind and ask them one by one when they visit me with their baby for checkup. Here I am trying to put the frequently ask questions by mother & their answers.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM
When to toss food out
Not all germs make food smell or taste bad. Learn how to tell when raw and cooked foods go from being a little past their prime to potentially deadly.
8 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Drug-resistant superbug spreading in hospitals: Study
A superbug resistant to all known antibiotics that can cause "severe" infections or even death is spreading undetected through hospital wards across the world, scientists in Australia warns.
4 September 2018, 11:40 AM
Expert tips on how to pack a healthy and balanced lunch for kids
With back-to-school time , many parents will soon be back in the habit of planning and preparing school lunches. To give you some ideas on how to make lunches varied, interesting, and healthy, here we round up some expert tips on how to make a nutritious and tasty meal that kids will want to eat.
3 September 2018, 14:14 PM
Promoting health, far and wide, in the 21st century
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is demonstrating developing advice for better public health, and sharing this with all people in numerous ways. In 2018, WHO launched a global action plan on physical activity to help make more people active for a healthier world.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Should I order imaging to evaluate breast pain?
In a retrospective study, almost all diagnostic imaging for breast pain was negative.
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
My country — my health care
Healthcare in 1980
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas continue to be vulnerable: WHO
In the past year concerted efforts by the Bangladesh Government, the World Health organisation (WHO) and health partners have
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Gene editing: a molecular miracle
Humans grow and develop based on the instructions contained in our genetic material. A normal human cell should contain exactly 46
1 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Fish oil supplements don't prevent heart disease in people with diabetes
Fish oil supplements do not help prevent heart attacks or strokes in people with diabetes, says a study that adds to a growing body of research on the ineffectiveness of pills containing omega-3 fatty acids.
29 August 2018, 06:28 AM
No need to panic over Tripura Para ‘disease’: WHO
There is no reason to panic over the outbreak of disease at Hathazari’s Tripura Para, World Health Organisation (WHO) says after inspection.
27 August 2018, 07:01 AM
Is apathy a prodrome of dementia?
Many experts wonder if apathy is a prodrome of dementia. Apparently yes, according to a meta-analysis, and addressing apathy in patients with early signs of dementia might be helpful.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Stand-alone HPV testing recommended as cervical cancer screening option
Women aged 30 to 65 years can now choose primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing as an option for cervical cancer screening, according to guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published in JAMA.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Alcohol is associated with 2.8 million deaths each year worldwide
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disease worldwide, and is associated with nearly one in 10 deaths in people aged 15-49 years old, according to a Global Burden of Disease study published in The Lancet that estimates levels of alcohol use and health effects in 195 countries between 1990 to 2016.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
How can you get rid of your urinary tract infection
Urinary tract infection (UTI) usually occurs in women due to their short urethra (urinary passage) and close proximity to anus from where it might be a source. But nevertheless men are also sufferers from the UTI.
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Personalise your acne treatment
Acne is a troublesome skin condition that affects nearly 10% of the world’s population. Acne is a skin disorder involving the sebaceous
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
How’s your butterfly doing?
Let us enlighten ourselves about the butterfly shaped organ in our body, the Thyroid Gland, which is crucial in maintaining the health of all the cells.
24 August 2018, 05:16 AM
Journey of Vietnam’s smallest student
Afflicted with a rare disorder, Dinh Van K’Re faced a life of struggle, until a kind teacher took him under his wing.
19 August 2018, 04:53 AM
New method may allow real-time surveillance of drug-resistant TB
Global tuberculosis (TB) control and elimination will require detailed real-time information on the location of individuals with the
18 August 2018, 18:00 PM
How blood sugar levels affect your body
Your kidneys have to work hard to process all that extra sugar in your blood. When they cannot keep up, your body gets rid of it, along with water that your body needs.
18 August 2018, 18:00 PM