According to a new study published in PLOS Medicine, people with severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, have higher cardiovascular mortality rates than the general population. The new study included a meta-analysis of 108 previous studies with over 30 million participants aged 16 to 65 at the onset of psychiatric disorder.

According to the American Red Cross, donating one unit of blood may save the lives of up to three people.

The lack of food and water for exponentially more extended periods affects your health and metabolism. Fasting is a long period that may last up to fourteen hours and perhaps more than that.

It is that time of year when one has more concerns than just sweating out the summer heat. So, prepare yourself this summer to avoid some of these annoying health issues. Here are some of the most common summer illnesses to avoid and some helpful tips:

Nearly 121 million pregnancies globally are unintended, among which 60 percent end up in abortion. In Bangladesh, around 59 out of each 1,000 pregnancies are unintended, reveals a report.

Covid-19 treatment cost was more than 12 times higher in private hospitals than that of public healthcare facilities, reveals a study conducted by the Transparency International Bangladesh.

The number of heart-disease patients in Bangladesh has been rising alarmingly, mostly owing to hypertension, said speakers at a webinar yesterday.

The worst fat is belly fat. Overeating may lead to heart disease and diabetes. Doctors think a larger waist indicates a shorter life. Following are the facts that contribute to belly fat:

Lipoprotein (a) is a type of bad cholesterol (LDL). A high level of lipoprotein (a) may mean you are at risk for heart disease. Lipoprotein (a) is a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Peptic ulcers are open sores on the mucus lining of the stomach or upper intestine. Ulcers are caused by bacterial infections, smoking, long-term painkiller use, and overeating fatty, acidic, and spicy meals.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today put emphasis on brining all children with special needs, including those suffering from autism, into the mainstream of the society, giving them opportunity to flourish their hidden talents.

Helena Khatun, 25, was about to give birth to her third child.

It was the start of a usual day at work for Zinkhee Sharma, a midwife at Bandarban’s Ruma Upazila Health Complex.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is planning to introduce primary treatment services for burn patients at upazila level.

Strabismus, usually known as cross eye, is relatively common among eye problems.

A new study by researchers from University of California has concluded that excessive napping during the day could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease.

Snoring is the noise people make while breathing during sleep.

The number of healthy years a person lives is, on average, increasing even for people with common chronic conditions, according to a new study published recently in PLOS Medicine by Holly Bennett of Newcastle University, UK, and colleagues.

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. The word means “porous bone”. It weakens your bones and makes them more prone to fractures.

Human beings spend around a third of their lives sleeping. Many might wonder if we really need that amount of sleep or if it’s just a waste of time.