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Understanding the link between genetics, exercise, and obesity
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) looked into why some people tend to gain weight more easily than others, even if they exercise regularly.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Bariatric surgery’s impact on type 2 diabetes
Researchers recently published an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), following the journeys of individuals battling type 2 diabetes over an impressive 11-year period.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
The toll of nonstandard work schedules
Wen-Jui Han from New York University recently published a study in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, suggesting that our early work hours may have an impact on our health later in life.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Study reveals TB-cancer connection: Urgent call for screening
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases will host a groundbreaking study that reveals a concerning association between tuberculosis (TB) and various types of cancer.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Less is more
The common saying ‘Less is more’ rings true with endless significance. Embracing this timeless wisdom, today’s researchers discovered
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Promoting health and wellness in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh commemorates World Health Day today on April 7th, it is crucial to reflect on the prevailing health challenges facing the nation.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
World Health Day 2024: My health, my right
Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability.
6 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Exploring the connection between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine highlights a compelling link between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression in women. Qian Yang and colleagues from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the University of Iceland conducted the research, revealing intriguing findings that delve into the intricate relationship between these two conditions.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
We never know the worth of water till the well is dry
This is a very well-known proverb that has come a long way since the beginning of mankind. We humans have always proved the validity of this statement through our very own natural instincts.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Cultivating happiness
Significant associations exist between the power of practicing kindness and psychological well-being.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
The rise of zoonotic tuberculosis
In a study recently published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, scientists illuminated a lesser-known variant of tuberculosis known as zoonotic tuberculosis (zTB). This type of TB stems from Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) species found in animals, posing a unique challenge to public health surveillance.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
The multifaceted realities of kidney selling across the globe
Bijaya Shrestha, leading a team from the Centre for Research on Education, Health, and Social Science in Kathmandu, Nepal, has uncovered a disturbing reality in a groundbreaking study spanning over three decades of global medical research: the thriving trade in human kidneys.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Understanding sun protection and skin cancer prevention
Exposure to the sun’s rays, especially during peak hours between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., can easily damage the skin.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Burnout
In the relentless marathon of modern life, there exists a silent predator: ‘burnout’.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer
Governments, donors, and global organisations pledged nearly US$600 million in new funding to tackle cervical cancer, marking a historic step towards eliminating the deadly disease cervical cancer.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Rethinking long COVID
New research presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases sheds light on the phenomenon of long COVID, particularly in a highly vaccinated population like Queensland, Australia.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Unlocking the health potential of Ramadan: fasting benefits and nutritional strategies
Since more than 1400 years ago, Muslims have fasted by abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk during Ramadan as a must-do task.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Happiness at blue zones
People in these areas live a healthy lifestyle with healthy food habits that promote natural movement through activities such as gardening, walking, cooking, and farming.
9 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Artificial intelligence in improving infection control and responding to and preventing outbreaks
The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024), scheduled to be held in Barcelona from April 27th to April 30th, will feature discussions highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming infection control within hospitals.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Celebrating sounds of success
An innovative cultural event was recently held at the super specialised hospital of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), organised by the Cochlear Implant Group of Bangladesh and the Year Foundation, says a press release.
2 March 2024, 18:00 PM