Bangladesh has made a remarkable success in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), specially when a reduction of 70% women were dying from labour. In the ‘70s, 650 in every 100,000 live births dramatically stands for only 194 now which is a history in the global health. The achievement was possible because of sustained Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of over 6 percent, reduction of poverty and accessing universal health coverage.

Virginity testing — a gynecological examination conducted under the belief that it determines whether a woman or girl has had vaginal intercourse — must end, says UN Human Rights, UN Women and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Winter is knocking at the door and few diseases are quite common in our children at this time. Most of the diseases that affect children in winter are common cold, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis and sore throat, asthma, earache, whooping cough, stomach flu or viral diarrhoea, scabies etc.

The most definitive effects on incidence of depression were found with the Mediterranean diet in a meta-analysis of 41 studies.

Muhit Faijul is a relatively well-known face in Savar. Talk to youngsters in the region and they will brag about how proud they are to have such a selfless man amidst them.

New UK research finds that the warm glow we feel after helping others is real, with brain scans showing that the reward centre in the brain is activated after an act of kindness.

In 2017, the landmark Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) revealed that type 2 diabetes can be reversed in some adults by following an intensive weight management programme, but no-one knew why.

When treated with once-daily Ryzodeg®, people with type 2 diabetes achieved similar blood sugar control with half the number of daily injections, significantly lower total daily insulin dose and significantly reduced risk of nocturnal hypoglycaemia in the Step by Step trial compared with once-daily insulin glargine U100 plus once-daily insulin aspart after 26 weeks — says a press release.

Adolescence and the early years of adulthood are a time of life when many changes occur, for example changing schools, leaving home, and starting university or a new job. For many, these are exciting times. They can also be times of stress and apprehension however. In some cases, if not recognised and managed, these feelings can lead to mental illness.

Two recent separate studies report successes with epidural electrical stimulation in helping paralysed patients regain the ability to walk.

Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents worldwide. In high-income countries more than 80% of children with cancer are cured, but in many low and middle income countries (LMICs) only 20% are cured.

People adhere to vegetarian diets for many reasons, mostly related to religion and belief, health benefits, environmental issues, and even aesthetic and economic reasons.

Excessive use of smartphones, tablets or other types of computers in early childhood increases the risk of developing short-sightedness, eye-care professionals warn.

A brand new study from Finland shows the choice of antibiotic a fair alternative for most patients with appendicitis. Five years after treatment with antibiotics, almost two-thirds of patients had not had another attack.

Chronic back pain is the number one cause of years lived with disability worldwide. In a new study, Pradeep Suri of the Department of

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in partnership with Novo Nordisk has announced the results from the ‘Taking Diabetes to Heart’ survey recently.

Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year, which is one person every 40 seconds. Many more attempt suicide. Suicide occurs throughout the lifespan and is the second leading cause of death among 15-29 year olds globally.

Asgar Ali Hospital commemorated ‘World Heart Day 2018’ focusing on the theme

The Paediatric Cardiology Department of Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is celebrating the ‘World Heart Day 2018’ by offering treatment for

A new large-scale analysis finds that despite popular belief, vitamin D supplements do not prevent fractures or falls, or improve bone mineral density in adults.