Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death and disability, with ischemic heart disease and stroke accounting for 16% and 11% of total deaths in 2019, respectively. While global incidence rates for these conditions have generally declined over the past three decades, certain regions are experiencing increases, according to a study in PLOS Global Public Health led by Wanghong Xu of Fudan University.

Type 2 diabetes remission refers to a state where blood sugar levels return to normal or prediabetic levels without the need for diabetes medications, especially insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. It is important to note that remission does not mean a cure; rather, it indicates effective management of the condition to the point where glucose levels remain in a healthy range for an extended period.

A child in California has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu infection, authorities said Friday

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed Bangladesh’s willingness to collaborate with global non-profit Orbis International to expand eye care services across the country.

In the first 22 days in November, the country has already witnessed over 123 deaths and 23,009 dengue cases, showing an alarming trend this year.

The price of potatoes, harvested in the previous season, has increased by Tk 10 in a week and now are selling at Tk 80 a kg, which traders say is an all-time high.

Occasional self-doubt is normal, but persistent insecurity can impact your happiness, relationships, and career. Building self-esteem takes effort, but small, intentional changes can make a big difference.

458 patients hospitalised till this morning

Nine more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours until yesterday morning, raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 436 this year.

Of the deaths, five were reported in Dhaka North City Corporation, three in Dhaka South City Corporation, and one in Rajshahi division

At least 5 more people died of dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease...Of the 5 deaths, two deaths each reported in Dhaka and Khulna divisions . One death has been reported in Barishal...At least 1

The majority are battling illnesses such as fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, and diarrhoea, hospital sources said.

Of those latest infected, 242 patients were admitted to hospitals under Dhaka North City Corporation, while 151 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has prepared 57 lakh smart family cards for beneficiaries after verifying information as per their national identity card (NID) to check duplication in distribution of goods

Friends’95 of Thakurgaon Government Boys’ High School (TGBHS) in financial assistance of Love Share BD/US organised a free eye camp at the school’s compound in Thakurgaon municipality area today

1,083 were hospitalised across the country

1,389 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

Gross National Happiness (GNH) Day was observed last Monday, November 11th. The GNH concept was first introduced by the Bhutanese King in the 1970s. GNH promotes a holistic approach to development, emphasising that well-being should be measured by economic growth and non-economic factors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of humanity’s top 10 global public health threats.

A global study published in The Lancet ahead of World Diabetes Day reveals that over 828 million adults worldwide were living with diabetes in 2022—a fourfold increase since 1990. Notably, 445 million adults aged 30 and older, or 59%, did not receive treatment, with most of these untreated cases in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).