Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier
13 September 2026
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Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price
13 September 2026
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From dinner table to hospital bed
13 September 2026
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From home-cooked meals to viral bites - Gen Z’s changing plate
13 September 2026
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When cancer enters a home, no one should face it alone
13 September 2026
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PM seeks people’s cooperation to prevent dengue, build clean Bangladesh
12 September 2026
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PM launches three-month nationwide dengue prevention campaign
12 September 2026
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Online survey finds 5.5% of respondents aged 18-24 currently use newer tobacco products
10 September 2026
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Reuters Exclusive / Saima Wazed Putul resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations
10 September 2026
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JS body orders action as audit finds irregular commissions at BMU
8 September 2026
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Novel Radiotracer PET-CT Imaging to characterise small renal masses
Detection of small renal masses (i.e., ≤4 cm) is increasing, partly due to widespread use of abdominal computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and an aging population. Current imaging technologies cannot distinguish between benign and malignant lesions.
9 November 2024
Is virtual early palliative care an option for advanced cancer?
Guidelines recommend early integration of palliative care for patients with advanced cancer, given evidence for improved quality of life (QOL). However, most patients do not receive early palliative care due to limited access and resources.
9 November 2024
Addressing dengue fever in pregnancy
Dengue fever, transmitted by mosquitoes, presents significant challenges for public health, particularly during pregnancy. While many women may experience a mild illness, severe dengue can lead to serious complications that affect both maternal and foetal health.
9 November 2024
The hidden dangers of sugar
Sugar has become one of the most pervasive ingredients in modern diets. From soft drinks to packaged snacks, added sugars are ubiquitous, contributing to a public health crisis that is gradually escalating.
9 November 2024
Secondary hypertension in young adults often remain undiagnosed
The prevalence of secondary causes of hypertension varies depending on the studied population. Data suggest that 10% of adults with hypertension have secondary causes, although this percentage likely is an underestimate. Current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines recommend screening for secondary causes of hypertension in patients who are younger than 30.
9 November 2024
Can poor blood flow in the brain raise the risk of dementia?
A new study suggests that problems with blood vessels in the brain may increase the risk of developing dementia. While it is well-known that clogged arteries can lead to strokes, this research looks at whether similar issues in smaller brain vessels might also be linked to memory problems and cognitive decline.
9 November 2024
Championing the fight to stop pneumonia
Pneumonia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. The 2024 theme for World Pneumonia Day (November 12), “Championing the Fight to Stop Pneumonia,” highlights the urgent need to address this preventable and treatable disease.
9 November 2024
Dengue in Ctg: Female fatalities twice as high as male
Experts attribute this disparity to factors such as delayed hospitalisation, anaemia, low blood pressure, and comorbidities
9 November 2024
Heat, air pollution, disease: How climate change affects health
The latest round of UN climate talks begin next week during what is expected to be the hottest year in recorded history
9 November 2024
Veggie prices cooling off
With a rise in the supply of winter vegetables, prices of some produces have dropped in the capital’s kitchen markets, compared to last week.
8 November 2024
Dengue in November: 45 deaths in first eight days
The first eight days of November have seen 45 dengue deaths, highlighting an alarming rise in fatalities.
8 November 2024
5 more die of dengue
466 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
8 November 2024
Rangpur medical gets new director
Brigadier General Ashiqur Rahman has been appointed as the new director of Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH)
8 November 2024
Seven more die of dengue
At least seven dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning while 1,209 patients were hospitalised during the same period.
7 November 2024
4 more die of dengue
1,109 patients hospitalised
6 November 2024
6 die of dengue
1,370 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
5 November 2024
Hilsa surge right after ban sparks controversy
Locals suspect fishers caught the fish earlier and traders kept them in cold storage
4 November 2024
6 more die of dengue
1,297 patients hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
4 November 2024
Four more die of dengue
` At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours, while 1,306 patients were hospitalised as of yesterday morning.
3 November 2024
The hidden challenge for seniors with diabetes: Food insecurity and blood sugar risks
For seniors managing diabetes, the daily task of keeping blood sugar levels stable can be challenging. Now imagine adding another hurdle: not having reliable access to food. Food insecurity, in all its forms, complicates diabetes care in ways that often go unnoticed.
3 November 2024