‘Use heart to connect‘— this year’s theme that encapsulates the values of  World Heart Day this year. The World Heart Federation organises World Heart Day on September 29 every year to emphasise the importance of being active and staying informed about cardiovascular health and diseases.

Although allocation for the health sector in the national budget has increased, there is a massive gap between allocation and the actual services being provided, said speakers at a discussion yesterday.

We injure our hands from time to time and just move on. Come to think of it: even when we hit our elbows, the arm feels stuffy but we just take it all in and walk forward.

Stye and chalazion are lumps in or along the edge of an eyelid. They may be painful or annoying, but do not panic. They are rarely serious. Most of the time, they will go away on their own without treatment.

Medical science has advanced leaps to transform tuberculosis (TB) from a ticket to certain death to a treatable, manageable disease. Yet, taboo surrounding the transmission and treatment of tuberculosis exists. 

The main function of an appendix is to boost our immune system in our formative years. The organ, an important part of our waste system, slowly loses its significance as we grow older.

Today, 85% of people dying from NCDs between ages 30 and 70 are in low-middle income countries (LMICs).

What if I tell you that in our body, there exist trillions of beneficial microorganisms? Not only do they help us digest food, but they also play essential roles in boosting mental and physical health. In addition, they protect us from damaging pathogens.

Proper alignment of teeth is not only important for appearance; it also contributes to oral health.

Tonsils are two lumps of tissue hanging at the back of our throats without drawing any attention. It’s our first line of defence against germs and bacteria entering our bodies through our mouths.

Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute Bill, 2021 was passed in the parliament today, aiming to improve healthcare services for children.

A 200-bed Covid Field Hospital will be built at the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Convention Center under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University.

After the emergence of the pandemic, several repurposed antiviral drugs such as hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, favipiravir, remdesivir, nitazoxanide, and lopinavir/ritonavir were provided emergency authorisation approval as there was no direct antiviral drug for Covid-19

Health Minister Zahid Maleque hopes the Covid-19 vaccine supply from India will resume within a short time.

The High Court today directed the government to ensure that hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners provide emergency medical services to every patient when brought to them.

Emergencies can occur with little or no warning—even during the school day. As children head back to school, take a few steps to help protect your child quickly and safely from an emergency

Health is already being harmed by global temperature increases. The health risks of increases over 1.5°C are well established.

Every year 703,000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2019.

Around this time last year, people all around the world were anxiously waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine.

If you have recovered from Covid-19, there may be several medical issues that follow suit. Some can be tame and some might make your head spin, quite literally.