During his recent visit to Dhaka, Prof Brian Goh Kim Poh, a senior Singaporean specialist with extensive experience in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and transplant surgery, spoke to The Daily Star about liver and pancreatic diseases, their growing public-health relevance, and the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and system-level preparedness.

A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Ju-Young Shin at Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea, and colleagues suggests that early life antibiotic exposure is not associated with an increased risk of autoimmune diseases in children.

The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, concluded on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi, marking a major milestone for global health as it drew over 16,000 online registrations and brought together 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations.

Music influences the human body in ways that go far beyond enjoyment and conscious movement. Our eyes naturally blink in time with a steady musical beat, revealing a hidden connection between hearing and involuntary movement.

In this interview with The Daily Star, Clin Prof Ng Heng Joo, Head and Senior Consultant in Haematology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), discusses common blood disorders in South Asia, advances in haematology, life-threatening clotting conditions, and the growing role of diagnostics and technology in improving patient outcomes.

Clin Asst Prof Sewa Duu Wen, Head and Senior Consultant of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), recently visited Dhaka. In an interview with The Daily Star, he discussed the growing burden of respiratory diseases, the realities of critical care, the impact of air pollution, lessons from COVID-19, and practical steps the public can take to protect their lungs.

A monthly injection for managing severe asthma could help patients safely reduce or even discontinue daily steroid medications, according to a new phase 3b clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.

During his recent visit to Bangladesh, Assoc Prof Shamira Perera, Head of the Glaucoma Department at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), spoke to The Daily Star about the silent nature of glaucoma, advances in cataract treatment, and how countries like Bangladesh can strengthen their eye-care services.

Dr M Easin Ali.Every year, World Stroke Day is observed globally on October 29 to raise awareness about the prevention, early recognition, and rehabilitation of stroke. The theme for 2025 — “Act FAST, Save Brain, Save Life” — emphasises the urgency of early action to minimise brain damage

Several countries, including New Zealand, have achieved success by adopting realistic policies to reduce tobacco-related harm. However, Bangladesh still lacks such policies or strategies. As a result, despite strict regulations, due to a lack of endorsements, tobacco poses a significant health risk. To overcome this situation, it is essential to formulate an effective and practical harm reduction policy for tobacco that is applicable to a country like Bangladesh, where existing laws are yet to be properly implemented.

Every year on September 29, the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

World Hepatitis Day is observed annually on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and liver cancer.

Researchers have made a significant advancement in the treatment of type 1 diabetes, a condition where the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In a recent clinical trial, scientists tested stem cell-derived islet cells (zimislecel) as a potential treatment for this disease.

On 18 June, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidance to help countries adopt and expand midwifery models of care—where midwives serve as the main providers throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is considered the gold standard for child nutrition, significantly contributing to the intellectual development and overall health of a child.

Living with type 2 diabetes often means constant effort — checking blood sugar levels, planning meals, and injecting insulin daily. For many, this routine can be overwhelming. But a recent study offers hope in the form of smarter technology that can ease this burden.

World Health Day, observed on April 7, is often portrayed as a day to highlight the limitations of traditional healthcare systems. While such critique is necessary for progress, the day should also inspire ideas for improving human health.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially announced the theme of World Health Day 2025, Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures, which will focus on improving maternal and newborn health and survival.

Prof Dr Prabir Kumar Das, Secretary General of the Chattogram Heart Foundation and former Head of the Department of Cardiology at Chattogram Medical College, presented his research on "Dietary Habits and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack): A Case-Control Study" at the 52nd International Congress of the Egyptian Society of Cardiology, held at the Hotel Intercontinental in Egypt from 25th to 27th February 2025.

In recent years, neurosurgery has undergone transformative changes with cutting-edge technologies redefining treatment methodologies. Dr Rao Jai Prashanth, Head & Senior Consultant of Neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute, shares insights into the latest advancements and their impact on patient care.