Unsurprisingly, teenagers who spend more time online had higher levels of stress, depression, and suicide thoughts, according to a Korean study of over 30,000 high school students.

Artificial sweeteners lower the amount of added sugar and calories while preserving sweetness. According to a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, some artificial sweeteners are linked to higher cancer risk.

About 250 million children under five years of age in low-income and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh, are at risk of not reaching their full developmental potential.

Due to decreased bone density and quality, osteoporosis caused skeletal weakening and increased fracture risk, notably the spine, wrist and hip. The first indication of this condition is a fracture, a major cause of death and morbidity.

Your hair-trigger temper or inability to concentrate may be signs of a larger problem. See what else may signal mental exhaustion and what you can do about it.

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders. A study in PLOS Medicine suggests an etiological link between obesity and a range of female reproductive disorders.

According to a new Diabetologia study, obese, insulin-resistant adults’ sleep energy expenditure is affected by the timing of light exposure.  Therefore, optimising indoor lighting more like natural light/dark cycle may help lessen negative impacts on whole-body energy and glucose metabolism.

Oranges have tons of immune-boosting vitamin C, but they are also packed with potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and more. Explore more of every part of the orange, from peel to the juicy fruit.

Globally, health and social systems fail to provide adequate, compassionate care for dying people and their families.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2021, the number of cesarean sections (CS) performed continues to climb worldwide, representing 21 percent of all deliveries currently, with significant variation among countries.

Hamida Begum had a history of prolonged labour of seven days when delivering her first baby – it injured her birth canal massively.

Movement is crucial to maintain a robust body. The following signs may signal that you are not moving enough:

Lasarus syndrome, or autoresuscitation, is the resumption of blood circulation after the heart has stopped beating and has failed to resuscitate despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Simply put, it is the rebirth of life after death.

Many of today’s Yellow Fever Vaccines (YFV) are live-attenuated strains of YF-17D (a virulent African strain). YFV strains with genetic mutations that differentiate them from YF-17D have resurfaced in South America in recent years. A hypothesis is explored that the recent YFV epidemic in Brazil is based at least in part on attenuation of vaccine-conferred immunity against emerging YFV strains.

Researchers of Boston Children’s Hospital and colleagues from King’s College London identified mild symptoms, lack of awareness about local test centres, and certain demographic factors as barriers to COVID-19 testing.

Several studies suggest that we should promote low-sodium, high-potassium diets — especially in patients with hypertension. Sodium restriction and generous potassium intake are associated with lower blood pressure (BP), but the ultimate effect on cardiovascular (CV)-related morbidity is unclear.

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections caused over 1.2 million lives in 2019, according to the most thorough global assessment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Evercare Hospital Chattogram recently launched a new Centre of Excellence for Diabetic Care & Endocrine Diseases to provide improved specialised care for diabetes and endocrine-related diseases, says a press release. The centre comprises six separate clinics: Diabetes Wellness, Obesity, Lipid, Pregnancy Diabetes & Hormone, Thyroid, and Growth & Puberty.

You may be  tired of hiding your dark spot under heavy duty foundation and concealer.  90% of people with this skin condition are women, 10% are men. 

Ginger has many health benefits if taken regularly once. The following are the advantage of having ginger regularly: