On a hot summer afternoon in Dhaka, a chilled bottle of soft drink or a glass of sweetened iced tea feels like instant relief. But behind the refreshing taste lies a silent threat — too much sugar consumption is quietly triggering a public health crisis in Bangladesh.

Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes, remains a lifelong struggle for many children worldwide.

Grief is often thought of as an emotional experience, but its reach goes far deeper—affecting physical health in surprising ways. When someone faces a major loss, the stress can disrupt nearly every system in the body.

The World Heart Federation (WHF) has launched Don’t Miss a Beat, a global campaign marking the 25th anniversary of World Heart Day. The initiative highlights the growing toll of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which causes 20.5 million deaths annually, more than one-third of global mortality.

In the first phase, 300 medical devices in 114 government hospitals across the country will be brought under the "Medical Equipment Maintenance Information and Monitoring System"

In a bid to reduce people’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, the government is going to prepare a list of essential diagnostic tests and fix their prices.

Despite being more than a century old, the main building of Barishal General Hospital has remained incomplete for four years, forcing patients to receive treatment in cramped tin-shed rooms.

A joint report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) exposed the growing dangers of extreme heat on workers’ health and productivity worldwide.

Emerging evidence has long suggested that regular physical activity may positively impact cancer recovery, but definitive clinical proof has been limited. A large phase 3 randomised trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine now provides strong evidence that structured exercise can significantly improve outcomes for colon cancer patients.

Life today is full of stress, anger, work pressure, and career demands. We all face these challenges, and that is why it is so important that we learn how to take care of our mental health. Simple daily habits can really help calm our minds and improve how we feel overall.

Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow uncontrollably, often forming tumours.

Thinning hair can be frustrating and emotionally challenging, but several treatments are available that can help slow the process and, in some cases, even regrow lost hair.

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With five new dengue-related deaths reported yesterday, the nationwide death toll this year has climbed to 110, more than half of them from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas.

Decision came today at a meeting of officials from the ministries of health, railways, and finance

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung condition that requires proper treatment to manage breathing problems and flare-ups. The 2025 GOLD guidelines focus on using the right inhaler therapies based on your symptoms and how often you experience flare-ups.

Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people and contributing to a range of serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems.

Millions of people—especially elderly women—take calcium supplements daily to protect their bones. But few realise that this well-intentioned habit can quietly trigger another serious problem: iron deficiency anaemia.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem—making it the tenth country to achieve this milestone.

Raisa Mehzabeen .In an age where food trends go viral before facts are verified, the concept of a “balanced diet” remains both fundamental and misunderstood. For decades, we have been told to “eat right” — yet our understanding of what that means has become increasingly complicated..