Club 89 Ltd., Blue Sky Charitable Foundation (BSCF), International Medical Information Centre (IMIC Ltd.), and Farrer Park Hospital in Singapore held a health and cancer awareness seminar on prostate, breast, and gynaecological cancers in Dhaka recently, says a press release.

Two recent studies published in the journal Diabetologia have found that lower birthweight is an independent risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and is associated with a distinct presentation of the disease.

Dr Lui Hock Foong is a gastroenterologist and liver transplant specialist practising at Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore. With a focus on digestive disorders and liver diseases, Dr Lui offers comprehensive care to patients with both common and complex conditions.

Cosmetics, generally known as makeup care products, are used to restore and enhance the appearance of the human body, particularly the face. But recent studies from Bangladesh and India have reported moderate to high amounts of lead in many cosmetics, including lipsticks and religious powders. Dermal exposure to lead does not pose a risk; however, mouth-to-fingers exposure contaminated by the way of touching the skin poses a risk.

The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) has released a practice guidance document addressing the clinical assessment and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which can progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis. NAFLD encompasses both non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with the latter involving inflammation. The condition is commonly associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and insulin resistance.

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Foodborne illnesses can occur when we consume foods that are contaminated with harmful bacteria such as Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter  (a chemical substance which is released at the end of a nerve fibre by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, to another nerve fibre, a muscle fibre, or some other structure.) that is involved in everything we do from regulating movements to controlling our attention.

A large number of patients in Bangladesh undergo refractive and cataract surgeries each year to improve their vision.

A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that monitoring blood pressure (BP) over a 24-hour period may be a better predictor of health outcomes compared to measuring BP in a clinic setting.

World Blood Donor Day is observed on 14th June. Officially designated as an annual event by the World Health Assembly in 2005, the day provides a special opportunity to celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors around the world for their gift of blood and has become a major focus for action towards achieving universal access to safe blood transfusion.

On World No Tobacco Day (31st May), the World Health Organisation (WHO) calls upon governments worldwide to end subsidies for tobacco farming and instead support the cultivation of sustainable crops that can alleviate hunger and food insecurity for millions of people.

ULAB in Dhaka hosted the first Youth Wellness Festival, targeting university students and focusing on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. The event drew 200 students who engaged in a full day of activities exploring healthy living. The festival will continue at other universities in Dhaka in the following weeks.

Gestational diabetes (GD) is a condition that affects pregnant women and can have potential health risks for both the mother and the baby. Currently, there is a debate about when to screen for GD and whether early screening and treatment provide better outcomes.

Childhood or adolescent physical and sexual abuse has been found to have long-term negative effects on health and mortality in adulthood. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) examined data from 68,000 women who participated in the US Nurses Health Study. The researchers focused on the role of mental health conditions and lifestyle patterns in mediating the associations between early-life abuse and adverse health outcomes.

Health experts and policymakers gathered at the Bangladesh THR Summit 2023 on May 27, 2023, to discuss the role of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) in achieving a ‘Smoke-free Bangladesh’ by 2040.

At the end of the 19th century, Scottish author Robert Stevenson wrote a classic story about the two sides of human nature called ‘The strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ where he wrote about the duality of human nature.

Two recent reports serve as a reminder that addressing lifestyle factors and behaviours is important in the management of gout.

The brain exercises extensively every day, some activities can alter the brain functions, potentially may enhance memory, brain power, and creativity. Let us delve some ways which can help you to boost your brain function and discover your creativity.

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, suggests that the levels of glucocorticoids, a class of stress hormones, found in an individual’s hair may indicate their likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.