For many struggling with insomnia, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is often a go-to solution. But what happens when chronic pain is part of the picture? A recent study sheds light on this very question.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on manufacturers of mpox in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to submit expressions of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). This move follows ongoing discussions on the need for effective diagnostics, especially in low-income settings.

Nuts, in all their varieties, are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering a host of benefits that can significantly improve your health. Incorporating them into your diet can lower the risk of heart disease and improve cholesterol levels.

As Mpox continues to spread globally, Bangladesh faces an urgent need to assess and enhance its preparedness for this emerging health threat.

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, but it can become overwhelming if not managed. Whether you experience occasional worry or struggle with chronic anxiety, there are effective strategies to help you cope.

Waking up on a seemingly ordinary day, you might notice something different—perhaps a slight change in your breast or an unusual feeling. It is easy to dismiss these subtle signs, but they could be your body’s way of signalling something important, like breast cancer. Understanding the signs and symptoms, even the most subtle ones, could save your life.

Another 153 people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning.

The interim government yesterday appointed Prof Nazmul Hossain as the director general (acting) of Directorate General of Medical Education

One dengue patient died while 364 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am today

The government has instructed those seeking to ensure better treatment or to provide casualty information of those injured in the recent quota reform and anti-government protests to call 16263 and two other health emergency numbers

Infection with mpox causes a pus-filled skin rash lasting up to four weeks, which can be very painful. But what symptoms should we look out for and what can we do to reduce the risk of infection?

At least 334 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning

Three days after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the mpox outbreak a global public health emergency, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) yesterday issued a guideline to control the disease.

In the quest to safeguard infant health, uncovering hidden risks is paramount. One significant concern that has emerged is the impact of maternal obesity on infant outcomes. As obesity rates among expectant mothers rise, understanding its implications for infant health becomes increasingly important.

The health equity gap remains a pressing issue, particularly affecting people in lower-income countries. These nations, despite shouldering 70% of the world’s disease burden, receive only a fraction of global health investments. The consequences are dire, with reduced access to quality medicines and care leading to over 5 million deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries.

You are what you eat! The age-old phrase holds the idea that health, happiness, well-being, and a sense of contentment are inseparably interconnected with what we eat.

Globally, women account for nearly half of all HIV infections, yet they remain under-represented among those using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, PURPOSE-1, sheds light on a promising new approach to HIV prevention: twice-yearly lenacapavir.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is taking bold steps to tackle global health challenges with the launch of its first-ever investment round. This innovative approach aims to secure steady and flexible funding for WHO’s core work from 2025 to 2028.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).

Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world. After stroke, patients face different challenges to cope with the new situation. Stroke rehabilitation is the crucial part of treating the patient appropriately.