Carbohydrate loading, or “carb-loading”, is a nutrition strategy used by athletes to boost the body’s energy reserves before long-duration, high-intensity activities. The aim is to build up glycogen—stored glucose—in the muscles and liver, which helps delay exhaustion during extended physical exertion.

In many developing countries, thousands unknowingly suffer from a life-threatening condition—pus collection inside the chest around the lungs, medically known as empyema thoracis. Due to lack of awareness, late diagnosis, and inadequate treatment, this disease often leads to irreversible lung damage or death.

On 25 July 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will observe World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations-recognised initiative aimed at raising awareness about drowning, which claims over 300,000 lives each year. Children aged 5–14 are among the most affected, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

I was suffering from chronic lower back pain for more than three decades. No medication could cure me from the pain.

Of the new cases, 123 of them were outside Dhaka

Despite efforts by the health department and local administration, the dengue situation in Barguna continues to worsen.

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people

The total number of cases has now risen to 2,051,901

Most districts still lack access to Covid-19 testing facilities, despite government efforts to expand them amid rising cases and deaths.

With these new cases, the total number of dengue infections this year has risen to 6,466

Amid a surge in Covid-19 and dengue cases across the country, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee yesterday issued emergency health guidelines ahead of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.

The lone diseased is a female patient from Dhaka Division

However, mass testing is yet to start

It also recommended launching awareness campaigns

The diseased is a male from the Dhaka division

The authority also instructed to engage both teachers and students in the campaigns

In an era when health crises can arise unexpectedly, building and maintaining a strong immune system has become more than just a wellness trend—it is a necessary lifestyle.

Health is one of the most important aspects of life, influencing our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

As summer approaches, protecting yourself from the sun remains crucial. Recent studies have raised concerns about the safety and effectiveness of certain sunscreens, but understanding how sunscreen works and choosing the right one is key to staying safe.

Dr Abdullahel Amaan.Dr Khainoor Zahan.Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents. Each year, an estimated 400,000 children (aged 0–19 years) develop cancer globally. Unlike cancer in adults, most childhood cancers do not have a known cause. However, some chronic