The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on the global health community to urgently address significant gaps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria. Despite dramatic declines in malaria cases and deaths since 2000, more than half a million lives are still lost to this preventable disease each year.

Bacterial meningitis is a serious but common infection of central nervous system. Delay in treatment may end up with various complications and even death.

We have been talking about anger management for last two weeks. Here goes the last part.

All schools in and around Niger's capital, Niamey, have been shut until Monday because of a meningitis outbreak that has killed 85 people this year, reports BBC.

Novo Nordisk, a global leader in diabetes care, launched Ryzodeg -- insulin for type 2 diabetes -- in Bangladesh yesterday.

A gang severed the left hand and left leg of a madrasa teacher of Chalitabunia village in Amtali upazila under the district yesterday.

An alleged robber was killed in a “gunfight” between his cohorts and police in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia.

Typically danced at a fairly slow pace to music in the 2/4 time signature, the sensual Argentine social dance could help to improve balance thanks to its specific combination of rhythmic backward and forward steps.

Back pain is a common complaint in the months leading up to delivery, especially during the final trimester and after delivery (in most cases after caesarean section). Gynecological physiotherapy is a non-surgical treatment for a number of women’s health problems.

The term diabetes mellitus describes a metabolic disorder of multiple etiologies characterised by chronic hyperglycemia (excess blood

Divorcees are more likely to have a heart attack than their peers who stay married, US research suggests.

Tweaking the brain's immune system with a drug has prevented mice developing dementia, a study shows — reports BBC.

Wild anger makes one irrational. Eventually that may lead to depression and other mental health troubles. Explosive anger causes

A new study at Duke University shows tweaking the brain's immune system with a drug prevents mice from developing dementia.

The WHO urges Ebola survivors to be even more cautious during sexual contact to ensure the virus is not passed on to their partners.

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott announces his nation will adopt a "no jab, no pay" policy to block parents who refuse to vaccinate their children from accessing some government benefits.

Abrar Ali (not a real name), a 12 year old boy and the captain of volleyball team of his school who takes regular exercise in his

Caesarean section is one of the most common surgeries in the world, with rates continuing to rise, particularly in high- and middle-

Being overweight cuts the risk of dementia, according to the largest and most precise investigation into the relationship. The researchers admit they were surprised by the findings, which run contrary to current health advice.

Simple lifestyle measures have been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. To help prevent type