Embedding wellness into youth education and lifestyle

In an era where academic pressure, digital distractions, and societal expectations weigh heavily on young minds, a panel of leading experts gathered at the Dhaka Flow Youth Wellness Festival to redefine youth development through a wellness-first approach.
24 May 2025

Magnesium deficiency and depression: what you should know

Magnesium is a vital nutrient that supports muscle and nerve function, regulates blood sugar and pressure, and aids in making protein, bone, and DNA. Yet, it is believed that nearly half of Americans may be deficient. This deficiency is increasingly linked to mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
24 May 2025

The heart-friendly oils: what experts want you to use now

In a time when cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, health professionals and organisations are urging the public to make smarter dietary choices—especially when it comes to fat consumption.
24 May 2025

In my arms, you thrive: saving newborn lives through KMC

Globally, 2.3 million children died in the first 28 days of life in 2022. There are approximately 6,500 newborn deaths every day, amounting to 47% of all child deaths under the age of 5 years.
24 May 2025

Bird flu outbreaks in mammals double, raising human risk: report

Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals more than doubled across the world last year, raising the risk that the virus could potentially spread between humans, an international agency warned on Friday
23 May 2025

Tumor treatment without scars

New RFA method offers safe, scarless thyroid care in Bangladesh
22 May 2025

TCB resumes sale amid price hike, low turnout

Under this mobile "Truck Sale" initiative, TCB is selling edible oil, sugar, and lentils at subsidised rates. The prices are set at Tk 135 per litre for cooking oil, Tk 85 per kg for sugar, and Tk 80 per kg for lentils
22 May 2025

Dengue: One dead, 101 hospitalised in a day

With the new death, the total number of dengue deaths rose to 23 this year
20 May 2025

A place of hope, healing for cancer patients

At Joymontop village in Manikganj, a long-held dream is starting to become reality. A reality where cancer patients would no longer suffer in silence or lose their life because of poverty.
17 May 2025

Troubled parents, troubled children

Parenting is one of life’s most powerful responsibilities.
17 May 2025

Breastfeeding vs. the boardroom: Workplace barriers to breastfeeding

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is considered the gold standard for child nutrition, significantly contributing to the intellectual development and overall health of a child.
17 May 2025

New guidelines aim to help prevent migraine attacks

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released new guidelines to help prevent episodic migraines—those intense, recurring headaches that can last from hours to days and are often accompanied by nausea, light sensitivity, and more.
17 May 2025

Which is better for children with asthma: syrup, nebuliser, or inhaler?

Treating a child’s asthma presents certain difficulties for paediatricians.
17 May 2025

Is stress wrecking your immune system?

Stress! It is the constant hum in the background of modern life—whirring through overflowing inboxes, surprise bills, and an endless scroll of bad news.
17 May 2025

Brighter bricks, cleaner air: simple changes in brick kilns bring big benefits

Brick manufacturing is a vital industry in Bangladesh and South Asia, but it is also a major source of harmful air pollution and carbon emissions. These kilns, often powered by coal, contribute significantly to respiratory problems and climate change.
17 May 2025

Prices of rice, veggies drop in Dhaka markets

Prices of several rice varieties, summer vegetables, and broiler chicken have fallen over the past week in kitchen markets across the capital, while onion prices remained steady and potatoes saw a slight increase.
16 May 2025

Youth wellness in focus: insights from the 2025 festival survey

Dhaka Flow’s Second National Youth Wellness Festival 2025 brought together students from ten top universities in Bangladesh to explore mental health, emotional wellbeing, and sustainable living. Key messages included: “Healing is cool, seeking help is courageous, and movement is critical.”
16 May 2025

Free heatstroke centre opens at DNCC Covid-19 Hospital in Mohakhali

The facility is offering free medical treatment to patients suffering from heat-related illnesses.
12 May 2025

Powering health through hormone awareness

April 24, 2025, marks the worldwide observance of World Hormone Day, with this year’s powerful theme: “Because Hormones Matter”. While dedicated days exist for specific hormone-related conditions like diabetes, thyroid disorders, and PCOS, this comprehensive initiative addresses all hormonal health aspects holistically.
10 May 2025

How ultra-processed foods can cut your life short

Ultra-processed foods—like sugary drinks, packaged snacks, instant noodles, and frozen ready meals—are increasingly dominating diets around the world. Though convenient and often affordable, a growing body of global research shows that high consumption of these products may significantly reduce lifespan.
10 May 2025