Dengue, mosquito-borne diseases rising in Europe: EU agency

Cases of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases are rising significantly in Europe as climate change creates warmer conditions that help invasive mosquitos spread, the EU's health agency warned on Tuesday
11 June 2024, 13:50 PM

Hospital washrooms in appalling state: icddr,b

Only 68 percent of government hospitals have functional toilets, of which, only 33 percent are clean, as per a new study
10 June 2024, 16:11 PM

Dengue: One dead, 25 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 38 this year
9 June 2024, 14:26 PM

6,000 more doctors to be appointed: health minister

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen told parliament today that 6,000 more doctors will be appointed to fill the vacant posts in different health institutions across the country
9 June 2024, 12:00 PM

Contribution of AI in diagnosing and treating cancer

Cancer of unknown primary sites often causes pleural and peritoneal effusions, and cytological analysis by pathologists using traditional methods can be inaccurate.  Researchers in China used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods to study 57,000 cases of fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, where the origin of the cancer was initially unknown but later identified.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM

The importance of menstrual hygiene management

Menstrual hygiene management is one of the most important saviours for women in this century. Saving lives by preventing infection and reducing the cost of hospital stays and medicine expenses, thus reducing mortality rates.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM

The impact of nitpicking

A nitpicker is a person who finds faults, however small or unimportant, everywhere they look. After meeting someone, a nitpicker lists every tiny thing s/he did not like about the encounter. When discussing people, they often focus on seemingly minor flaws, even if they are insignificant.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Impact of household cleaning products on asthma

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recently published a study that examined the effects of various household cleaning products on asthma. Previous research had already shown a connection between uncontrolled asthma and the use of harsh cleaning chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. Now, researchers wanted to see if “green” cleaning products and disinfecting wipes had similar effects.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Food safety prepare for the unexpected

On June 7, 2024, World Food Safety Day brought attention to food safety incidents. The theme for this year emphasised the significance of preparedness for food safety incidents, regardless of their severity.
8 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Don't talk to journos without permission, DMCH tells employees

The Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) authorities have asked its officials and employees not to talk with journalists without prior permission from the hospital authorities
8 June 2024, 16:26 PM

Onion price jumps by Tk 10 in a week

The price of the kitchen staple went up by Tk 20 per kg since last month
7 June 2024, 14:45 PM

Health sector sees 0.19pc increase in FY25 budget

The government has decided to raise the allocation for health sector by Tk 3,356 crore in the proposed budget of fiscal year 2024-25 today
6 June 2024, 11:14 AM

Dengue: One dead, 24 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 24 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
5 June 2024, 15:33 PM

Public, private partnership needed to eliminate TB: speakers

Although Bangladesh has attained considerable success in eliminating Tuberculosis (TB), it still remains a TB-burden country, said speakers at a seminar today
4 June 2024, 14:46 PM

Essentials now luxuries as the poor reel from price shock: CPD

People in Bangladesh have been forced to spend more on food compared to consumers in other countries, and the prices of essentials have surged to such an extent that they have become luxury items for many, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.
2 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Rights of disabled children in Bangladesh

Every child has the right to live independently. In Bangladesh, there is a significant population of disabled children,
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Managing extreme heat: Understanding risks and protective measures

Globally, the environment is changing very rapidly, and one of its effects is the change in atmospheric temperature. In the last few decades, we did not face such hot and humid weather. Nowadays, temperatures surge up to 41–42°C, and due to high
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

16 dengue patients hospitalised

Sixteen people were hospitalised with dengue fever in 24 hours till yesterday morning.
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Managing eczema: essential tips for relief

Dealing with eczema involves adopting specific habits to alleviate symptoms. Here are some essential tips:. 1. Keep your nails short: Trim and file your nails smooth to avoid skin damage from scratching. If necessary, use your hand's side or top to scratch. . 2. Cool down:
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Understanding and treating hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin concern characterised by dark patches caused by excess pigment within the skin due to increased melanin production. Melanin, responsible for skin colour, can become irregularly dispersed, leading to hyperpigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) o
1 June 2024, 18:00 PM