Advances in surgical oncology bringing new hope to Bangladesh

As cancer continues to rise across South Asia, global collaboration and advances in surgical oncology are offering new hope for patients.
29 March 2026, 01:58 AM

From infection to memory loss? New study sparks concern

Severe infections may quietly raise the risk of dementia later in life, a new study suggests, highlighting an often-overlooked link between physical illness and brain health.
29 March 2026, 01:46 AM

Busy Bee Syndrome: When busyness becomes a burden

In a world where packed calendars signal success, a growing concern is emerging: “Busy Bee Syndrome,” a pattern where constant activity masks deeper strain.
29 March 2026, 01:36 AM

When stress shows on your teeth

Mental health may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about oral hygiene, yet growing evidence shows a clear and often overlooked connection between the two.
29 March 2026, 01:32 AM

Antibiotics losing power: A growing global health crisis

Antibiotics, once hailed as miracle drugs, are now facing a silent yet escalating threat called antibiotic resistance. This growing crisis, driven by misuse and overuse, is steadily weakening one of medicine’s most powerful tools.
29 March 2026, 00:49 AM

Too hot to move: Climate change driving global inactivity

Rising global temperatures may be quietly reshaping human behaviour and health by pushing millions towards physical inactivity, according to a new modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health.
29 March 2026, 00:44 AM

Height and health: When being tall comes with hidden risks

Being tall may come with hidden health risks, according to new genetic research linking height to serious cardiovascular and reproductive conditions.
29 March 2026, 00:40 AM

The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them

Rare cancers are often overshadowed by more common malignancies such as breast, lung, or colorectal cancer.
15 March 2026, 00:19 AM

Study Findings: Obesity linked to higher risk of severe infections

Adult obesity significantly increases the risk of severe infections and infection-related deaths, according to a large international study published in The Lancet.
15 March 2026, 00:17 AM

Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support

A new oral drug that could simplify treatment for sleeping sickness has received a positive scientific opinion from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), raising hopes for faster elimination of the deadly disease in Africa.
15 March 2026, 00:16 AM

Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis

Bangladesh is widely recognised as a global success story in public health. Over the past few decades, the country has made remarkable progress in reducing maternal and child mortality, expanding immunisation coverage and increasing life expectancy.
15 March 2026, 00:14 AM

Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa

A new multi-country initiative aimed at improving maternal health and nutrition across Africa has been launched with an initial investment of $54 million from the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF).
15 March 2026, 00:12 AM

Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children

Bangladesh’s Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) has received a prestigious Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate severe viral pneumonia in children, marking a significant milestone for the country’s biomedical research landscape.
15 March 2026, 00:11 AM

Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk

Smoking traditional cigarettes or using e-cigarettes may significantly raise the risk of high blood pressure, according to new research that adds to growing concerns about nicotine use.
15 March 2026, 00:08 AM

4 years on, hospital not fully operational

Even after four years since its inauguration, the 50-bed Islamic Mission Hospital, Sirta in Mymensingh Sadar upazila has yet to become fully operational due to acute staff shortage.
14 March 2026, 02:05 AM

Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility

Family alleges surgical error at private clinic in Sreepur; authorities launch probe
9 March 2026, 17:48 PM

More than a period problem: why menstrual migraine needs attention and action

For many women and adolescent girls, menstruation brings more than abdominal cramps and mood changes.
8 March 2026, 01:58 AM

Let every child hear, learn and thrive this World Hearing Day 2026

On 3 March, the world marks World Hearing Day 2026 with a clear and urgent message: act now so no child is left behind due to ear or hearing problems.
8 March 2026, 01:50 AM

Blood test: Predicting Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

A simple blood test might one day act as a molecular ‘clock’ to predict not only whether someone will develop Alzheimer’s disease but also when symptoms could begin, according to a Nature report.
8 March 2026, 01:37 AM

Increased pain during Ramadan: Causes and management

During the holy month of Ramadan, many individuals experience an increase in various types of pain—particularly in the lower back, knees, neck, shoulders, and other joints.
8 March 2026, 01:32 AM