October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme was “Mental health is a universal human right”.

Most healthcare facilities in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unprepared to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), despite these conditions leading to millions of people dying prematurely every year, a new study reveals.

In Chattogram, Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the city’s largest healthcare facility, took the initiative to raise awareness about heart health on World Heart Day 2023, under the theme “Use Heart, Know Heart” - says a press release. The hospital organised a series of health talks and a rally to commemorate the occasion, with a focus on educating the community about cardiovascular diseases and the significance of early detection and prevention.

Ageing is a natural process that can lead to new roads later in life. Human beings cannot be owned, and their value does not depreciate like other objects. Actually, elderly individuals can be intangible assets to society. As individuals grow older, their attitudes and viewpoints can be shaped by their emotions. But combining their experiences and practices can give them a significant advantage.

Osstem Implant, a globally recognised leader in dental implant technology headquartered in South Korea, successfully organised a seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh - says a press release.

In Bangladesh, where dengue is endemic now, a ground-breaking study by researchers from icddr,b and the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (UVM) has yielded encouraging results for a tetravalent dengue vaccine. The research, recently published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, focused on evaluating the safety and immune response of the single-dose tetravalent dengue vaccine candidate TV005 in children and adults.

In the heart of Bangladesh, where the vibrant tapestry of life unfolds against a backdrop of lush green landscapes, a silent and formidable adversary has been steadily gaining ground—cardiovascular disease (CVD). This tale is a chronicle of the growing shadow of CVD, particularly the relentless march of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) that is spreading across the country, affecting both men and women, no matter where they live.

MOMODa Foundation, a research-based development organisation, has teamed up with an NGO, Reproductive Health Services Training and Education Programme (RHSTEP), to do groundbreaking research on “Delaying early pregnancy among adolescents in Gaibandha district, Bangladesh” according to a press release.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged leaders meeting at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York to put health for all on the highest political agenda and apply lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evercare Hospital Chattogram, a leading provider of world-class healthcare in Port City, recently organised a Special Patient Forum in the Department of Paediatric Cardiology on World Heart Day (2023), according to a press release.

Confidence is good and important, but when it crosses the borderline it becomes toxic called overconfidence and goes against the laws of nature. Individuals show many psychological biases, and one of the most powerful is overconfidence.

New research published in the journal Diabetologia reveals that the timing of physical activity during the day may influence the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Tooth loss due to ageing, accidents, or decay can be a concern, but Osstem Implant, a renowned implant business in Korea offers a lasting solution, says a press release. They provide dental implants, a successful and popular method worldwide that replaces missing teeth with artificial ones without harming adjacent teeth. Osstem Implant, a global leader, offers dental equipment, IT services, education, and more, serving 90 countries.

World Heart Day, celebrated on September 29th every year, provides an opportunity for the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its member states to join the global call to raise awareness about heart health and accelerate actions to prevent, detect, and manage cardiovascular diseases.

Cancer is a major health problem in Bangladesh, with an estimated 156,775 new cases and 108,990 cancer deaths in 2020. The most common cancers in Bangladesh are lung cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.

Bangladesh’s dengue situation is critical, with one of the highest mortality rates in the world and the worst outbreak in history. This outbreak stems from the abundance of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the presence of the virus in human populations.

AI-SAROSH, an AI-powered platform aiming to revolutionise access to Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health (SRMH) resources and services in South Asia, hosted the 2023 Grant Cycle Co-Design Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia” from September 13 to 17, 2023, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Surjer Hashi Network recently organised counselling sessions to raise awareness about cervical cancer in its 134 clinics across the country, says a press release. About 2,500 women participated in the counselling session. Such sessions will help in both prevention and early detection of this deadly disease.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects a staggering 1.28 billion people globally and is linked to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke. What is troubling is that it often goes unnoticed since symptoms are not always apparent. Regular check-ups are crucial for detection.

Stoicism used to be practiced by the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and is still followed by today’s social emperor Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and many others. It is a way of life planned to make people more resilient, happier, virtuous, and eventually better individuals and authorities.