Savar Upazila Health Complex has been suffering from capacity issues for quite a long time now. From lack of beds, doctors and every other required facility, the state-sponsored health service is far from fulfilling the needs of the people.

In the eighth five-year plan, the government has set a target of raising GDP. After reaching the goal by 2024, the second

United Hospital has launched a Gastro Liver Centre that offers comprehensive Gastro Liver services in treating complications of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic disorders.

Chia seeds have become very popular of late for their nutritional properties. The widely used tiny black seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plants.

The air was heavy with the cries of wounded men, women and children at the surgery ward of Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal yesterday.

LASIK eye surgery, the most commonly performed laser surgery, is usually done for better vision.

Electrolytes are existing minerals in the blood, tissues and other parts of the body.

Sleeping in feels a lot better during this cold season than it does in others. Rolling out of bed in the morning and staying awake past sundown feels harder. But is there any scientific reason behind it?

Knowing better about the medicines you are taking will help you reduce the risks and maximise the benefit of taking medicines. Follow these tips to maximise the benefit of your medication intake:

The Bangladeshi education system struggles to develop 21st century skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.

Vomiting is a reflex. It is a fairly common phenomenon in children as well as in adults. But have you ever wondered what causes people to throw up?

We all want children to be healthy. But sometimes, we misunderstand what constitutes as healthy and what does not.

The average adult has about 100,000 to 150,000 hair on the head. We lose up to 100 of them a day naturally. So, finding a few stray hairs on your hairbrush or your shoulder and back is not usually a cause for alarm.

Everyone loves vacations. But how many of us know its positive impacts on health?

Doctors have postponed the surgery to separate two-year-old conjoined twins -- Labiba and Lamisa -- at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

Chest Disease Clinic and Hospital (CDCH) in Faridpur is plagued with manpower crisis and necessary equipment shortage for a long time, much to the suffering of the patients.

A national consultative meeting on “Community Paramedics: A Skilled Healthcare Workforce in Rural Bangladesh” was organised by Achieving Sustainability Towards Healthcare Access (ASTHA), a project of Swisscontact Bangladesh, in Dhaka recently.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, announced at a press meet that they have successfully completed their 50th bone marrow transplant (BMT). They now have a record of conducting the highest number of allogeneic BMTs in the country.

Do your ears really need cleaning? If they do, how to do it without causing damage?

A lot have been said about flossing your teeth. Some say it is as important for your oral health as brushing, whereas others say it is even more crucial.