Vitiligo in children may signal hidden risks of hearing loss
18 October 2025, 20:08 PM
Physiotherapy / Post Chikungunya joints and muscle pain management
18 October 2025, 20:08 PM
Food upcycling: The missing link in our fight against food insecurity
18 October 2025, 20:07 PM
New global guidelines target postpartum bleeding to save mothers’ lives
18 October 2025, 20:07 PM
World Anaesthesia Day 2025 / Regional anaesthesia: A safer future for postoperative pain control
18 October 2025, 20:06 PM
Policy Discussion / Tobacco in Bangladesh: Is a safer alternative possible?
18 October 2025, 12:02 PM
Global tobacco use declined, but the epidemic persisted
11 October 2025, 18:06 PM
The five sleep profiles that shape our mental health
11 October 2025, 18:01 PM
Statin use in pregnancy: No increased risk of birth defects
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
World mental health day 2025: Protecting minds in humanitarian crises
11 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Pets as potential reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A global congress presented new research suggesting that pet dogs and cats can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, potentially spreading them to their owners.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Celebrating progress and addressing challenges in global vaccine equity
The World Immunisation Week 2024 is being observed during April 24 to 30. The global vaccine drives of the second half of the 20th century are one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Immunisation campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly defeat polio, and ensure more children survive and thrive than ever before.
27 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Design your workplace with ergonomic physiotherapy
Appropriate workplace design is essential for the working population to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders or pain. Muscles, bones, and joint pain resulting from a work-related activity (like long sitting, prolonged standing, or forward bending activity) is called work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs).
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Air pollution and the risk of diabetes
The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Harnessing ChatGPT: A potential tool for addressing vaccine hesitancy and STI concerns
New research being presented at this year’s ESCMID Global Congress in Barcelona, Spain suggesting that ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, could be a helpful tool in addressing concerns about vaccines and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Popcorn brain
Popcorn brain has become an innovative term describing a cognitive state where the brain rapidly jumps from one thought to another,
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
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