A recent study has demonstrated that machine learning models can effectively predict how multiple sclerosis (MS) will progress in patients, offering new hope for improved disease management. The research, led by Edward De Brouwer from KU Leuven in Belgium, was published this week in PLOS Digital Health.

As we head outdoors for work, study, or simply to enjoy the sunny days, it is important to keep our skin protected from the summer sun’s rays. While sunshine brings joy, it also brings risks to our skin’s health.

Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. It serves as a crucial warning sign that you might develop type 2 diabetes if you do not take action. Addressing prediabetes promptly through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can make a significant difference in your health.

Heading outdoors for work or study often involves more physical activity than we realise. Whether it is brisk walking to catch a bus or climbing stairs to a meeting, our bodies constantly utilise energy.

Ever wondered why your skin feels itchy, scaly, or irritated? It could be dry skin or eczema, two conditions that often share similar symptoms but have distinct differences. Dry skin is a common issue exacerbated by factors like weather and harsh soaps, while eczema, a type of dermatitis, involves a faulty skin barrier and immune system response.

If you have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, paying attention to your sleep habits might be more important than you think. A recent study published in The Lancet reveals that both too little and too much sleep can increase the risk of developing serious complications related to diabetes.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interventions, and pharmacological treatments, in a first guideline on tobacco cessation.

A groundbreaking framework for diagnosing and managing obesity in adults, launched by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and published in Nature Medicine,

Since the millennium, global unrest has surged, heightening the risk of social upheaval. Today, corruption remains a critical issue.

Research from Taiwan suggests that dengue fever may increase the risk of depression in both the short and long term. Hsin-I Shih and colleagues from the National Cheng Kung University

A new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) underscores the profound impact of alcohol and drug consumption worldwide. In 2019, alcohol alone contributed to 2.6 million deaths annually,

Caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure (BP), but the long-term effects of regular coffee drinking are less clear. In a study from Italy, published in the Journal of Hypertension,

A heatwave is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Children face more vulnerable situations at this time. A few days ago we faced a heatwave.

A recent study published in the Brain found that people who suffer from long-term COVID may experience significant cognitive issues lasting for over a year.

In our daily rush, it is simple to overlook the vital role that vitamin D plays in our health. Often called the sunshine vitamin, it is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones. But what happens when you do not get enough of it?

Researchers in Liberia and Sierra Leone have found a close link between child marriage and negative reproductive and maternal health outcomes among young women.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is providing support for human rabies vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as part of routine immunisation.

Low back pain is becoming a significant issue for Dhaka’s ride-sharing motorbike drivers, a new study reveals.

Cancer of unknown primary sites often causes pleural and peritoneal effusions, and cytological analysis by pathologists using traditional methods can be inaccurate.  Researchers in China used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods to study 57,000 cases of fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, where the origin of the cancer was initially unknown but later identified.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in the country, conducted a free medical camp to provide free heart treatment to children in Cumilla district, says a press release.