Mouth ulcers: What you need to know

A mouth ulcer is a small lesion which can develop on lips, tongue, gums, cheeks or on the roof of the mouth.
26 November 2021, 18:00 PM

How common are cysts?

A cyst can grow almost anywhere on your body or under your skin. It is a sac-like pocket of membranous tissue containing fluid, air, or other substances.
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Winter can trigger dandruff

It is normal for our skin to exfoliate. But it becomes annoying and difficult to manage when the skin peels off at an excessive rate. Dandruff is a chronic condition of the skin, commonly the scalp.
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Is your child suffering from odontophobia?

Has it ever occurred to you that your child is afraid of the dentist? Fear of going to the hospital or dentist is relatively frequent, even among adults. However, if that dread causes your kid distress or prevents them from attending the dentist, it is time to start paying attention.
20 November 2021, 18:00 PM

The seasonal risk of Nipah virus

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus, meaning it is transmitted from animals to humans. It can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people, according to World Health Organization.
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Antibiotics only with prescription

The increasing use of antibiotics to fatten cows needs to stop to control antibiotic resistance, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday at an event at the Directorate General of Drug Administration, marking World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Arthritis: Aging, Injuries increase risk

Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age.
18 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Govt to enact law over doctors’ private practice: Health Minister

The government will enact a law over private practice of doctors, Health Minister Zahid Maleque told the parliament today.
18 November 2021, 08:20 AM

How do Covid pills work?

The first oral anti-Covid drug Molnupiravir has been brought to Bangladesh by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals.
15 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Air pollution: A silent killer of people and planet?

How people cook their food, how nations generate power directly impact the health of millions worldwide and planet Earth’s ability to support human life. For example, in Bangladesh alone, in-home polluted air from wood or coal-powered stoves and outdoor pollution from power stations and unplanned construction causes over 200,000 annual deaths from respiratory diseases.
13 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Take care of your teeth to avoid cavities

Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavity, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide.
12 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Stomach ulcer: Causes and prevention

Stomach ulcer, also known as gastric ulcer, is a kind of peptic ulcer. It is a painful sore on the stomach lining.
11 November 2021, 18:00 PM

First awake brain surgery at Ctg's Evercare Hospital

The first awake brain surgery at Evercare Hospital in Chattogram has been successfully conducted recently, a press release said today.
6 November 2021, 16:18 PM

Goitre associated with hyperthyroidism may need treatment

A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of thyroid gland. The most common cause of goitre worldwide is lack of iodine in the diet.
5 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Psoriasis: Not just about the skin

Psoriasis is fairly common globally as well as in Bangladesh. Although the condition is classified as a dermatological disease, it doesn’t start in the skin, and its damage is also not limited there.
4 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Tinnitus That annoying ringing in the ear

Tinnitus is the high-pitched ringing in your ear that others cannot hear. The condition usually does not indicate any serious health issue. Nevertheless, it can be very annoying.
2 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Migraine More than a headache

Migraine is a strong headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. These severe headaches can last for hours and can interfere with daily activities.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Mental health among top priorities for Bangladesh, says article by Saima Wazed and Nazish Arman

Bangladesh is among the first few countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to place mental health as one of its top 10 priority health conditions.
31 October 2021, 10:43 AM

Universal access to hand hygiene

All households in the world’s 46 least developed countries could have handwashing facilities by 2030 if the world invested less than US$1 per person per year in hand hygiene.
30 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Take care of your sinuses

If you have a headache and the facial area feels stuffy, puffy or sore, chances are you are suffering from sinusitis.
29 October 2021, 18:00 PM