Imagine the golden years stretching ahead, filled with laughter, adventures, and cherished memories. To ensure that this chapter of life is as vibrant as the rest, you must start with the foundation of good health: a balanced diet. It’s like tending to the soil before planting a garden.

Cervical artery dissection (CeAD) is a common cause of brain ischemia in young and middle-aged adults, yet its underlying causes remain unclear and challenging to study. In a study featured in the Annals of Neuroscience, researchers investigated three groups of patients from 39 centres in Italy:

The International Society of Bangladesh-affiliated Micro-biologists (ISBM) organised a webinar on the dengue crisis that is claiming many lives daily in Bangladesh, says a press release.

For generations, society has faced the question of how much money is enough to bring joy. What does the world’s most extensive happiness study say about money? It turns out that money does not make people happy, nor does their position.

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have shown that they can recreate recognisable versions of Pink Floyd’s rock music using brain activity recorded while patients listened to the song. This was done through advanced computer modelling.

Este Medical Bangladesh Ltd. was founded in 2021 by Mohammed Faisal with the aim of providing exceptional aesthetic care and dermatological services not only in Bangladesh but throughout South Asia. Mr Faisal envisioned a state-of-the-art facility that would offer top-quality treatments for skin, body, hair, and dental needs, utilising the best technology and dermatological experts trained by Este Medical.

Money is a good servant, but a bad master—an ancient proverb. People first crave wealth, because they want power, status, and a luxurious life. Eventually, they desire material possessions to compare themselves to others and show superiority. Once the rich become more prosperous, they can have anything they need but still focus on making more money.

Half of England’s adult smokers making the switch to e-cigarettes could save the NHS more than £500 million per year, a study has claimed. Researchers at Brunel University London used data from NHS Digital, the Royal College of Physicians, and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to identify the prevalence of smoking in each region.

Cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and dementia are common chronic conditions in old age. Osteoarthritis, diabetes, and related mobility disabilities will increase in prevalence as the population ages. These population changes have considerable public health importance. No matter your age, it is important to take care of your body and prevent illness. But if you are older, the flu or common cold can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, an ear infection, or a sinus infection.

In an observational study, a modestly higher risk for dementia was noted among menopausal hormone users.

Apthous ulcer is the most frequent type of oral mucosal ulcer. This is also called canker sores. Aphthous ulcers are small, shallow ulcers that develop in the mouth lining. This ulcer can appear on the tongue, gums, roof of the mouth, inside of the lip, or beneath the tongue.

‘You’re only as old as you feel’ - a pearl of folk wisdom. Counterclockwise (CC) is an excellent concept that reverses everything from hearing, paralysis, cardiac problems, memory loss and more. It is a proven way to think of someone as younger.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) convened the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023​ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit explored the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges and driving progress in global health and sustainable development.

Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the ongoing war, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published jointly by five United Nations specialised agencies.

Cloudy weather during the World War II led to a fateful shift in plans, sparing Kuroko from destruction and changing history. Nagasaki became the target instead, highlighting the immense impact of split-second decisions. This incident, akin to ‘the butterfly effect,’ continues to resonate with Kuroko’s inhabitants, reminding us of history’s delicate balance.

A study featured in The New England Journal of Medicine explored the potential link between diet and the risk of dementia in older adults. While previous research indicated that diet might influence dementia risk, it remained uncertain whether dietary changes could directly enhance cognitive function. The study involved 600 overweight older adults, averaging 70 years of age, who had a family history of dementia.

In the 20th century, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) emerged to take control of the epidemiological landscape as a result of successive industrial revolutions and the ageing of the world’s population.

Recent articles in Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shed light on the potential benefits of daily multivitamin supplementation for older individuals’ cognitive health. While randomised trials have generally shown the limited advantages of multivitamins, these studies suggest a nuanced perspective.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) have provided technical support to the Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) to develop a National Guideline on Diabetes Mellitus, says a press release. The guideline was launched on August 6, 2023, and it will help guide Bangladeshi physicians to choose adequate treatment for managing their patients.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has updated its guidance on total fat, saturated and trans fat, and carbohydrates based on the latest scientific evidence.