In the world of tea lovers and wellness enthusiasts, there is a secret ingredient that has been quietly making waves. Holy Basil Leaf, affectionately known as Tulsi Pata, is the game-changer your daily tea has been waiting for.

Body language is a type of nonverbal communication. It mainly includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch, and the use of space.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations for artificial intelligence (AI) in health.

In areas where babesiosis (an illness caused by a parasite of the Babesia spp., which infects and destroys the red blood cells) is prevalent, neurological complications associated with this disease are not uncommon.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are primarily responsible for the transmission of dengue, zika, and chikungunya viruses.

According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers have found a concerning link between gestational diabetes (GD) and an increased risk of early death. This study, based on data from the Nurses’ Health Study, observed 91,000 women who had been pregnant at age 18 or older. Of these, approximately 7% reported experiencing GD during their pregnancies.

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.”

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed that women who identify with an “evening chronotype,” meaning they prefer staying up late at night, face a higher risk of developing diabetes compared to those with a “morning chronotype,” who prefer going to bed early. This association remains significant even after accounting for other known risk factors.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) joined the wider United Nations in appealing to Israel to immediately rescind orders for the evacuation of over 1 million people living north of Wadi Gaza. A mass evacuation would be disastrous—for patients, health workers, and other civilians left behind or caught in the mass movement.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme was “Mental health is a universal human right”.

Most healthcare facilities in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unprepared to treat patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), despite these conditions leading to millions of people dying prematurely every year, a new study reveals.

In Chattogram, Bangladesh, Evercare Hospital Chattogram, the city’s largest healthcare facility, took the initiative to raise awareness about heart health on World Heart Day 2023, under the theme “Use Heart, Know Heart” - says a press release. The hospital organised a series of health talks and a rally to commemorate the occasion, with a focus on educating the community about cardiovascular diseases and the significance of early detection and prevention.

Ageing is a natural process that can lead to new roads later in life. Human beings cannot be owned, and their value does not depreciate like other objects. Actually, elderly individuals can be intangible assets to society. As individuals grow older, their attitudes and viewpoints can be shaped by their emotions. But combining their experiences and practices can give them a significant advantage.

Osstem Implant, a globally recognised leader in dental implant technology headquartered in South Korea, successfully organised a seminar in Dhaka, Bangladesh - says a press release.

In Bangladesh, where dengue is endemic now, a ground-breaking study by researchers from icddr,b and the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont (UVM) has yielded encouraging results for a tetravalent dengue vaccine. The research, recently published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, focused on evaluating the safety and immune response of the single-dose tetravalent dengue vaccine candidate TV005 in children and adults.

In the heart of Bangladesh, where the vibrant tapestry of life unfolds against a backdrop of lush green landscapes, a silent and formidable adversary has been steadily gaining ground—cardiovascular disease (CVD). This tale is a chronicle of the growing shadow of CVD, particularly the relentless march of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) that is spreading across the country, affecting both men and women, no matter where they live.

MOMODa Foundation, a research-based development organisation, has teamed up with an NGO, Reproductive Health Services Training and Education Programme (RHSTEP), to do groundbreaking research on “Delaying early pregnancy among adolescents in Gaibandha district, Bangladesh” according to a press release.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged leaders meeting at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York to put health for all on the highest political agenda and apply lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Evercare Hospital Chattogram, a leading provider of world-class healthcare in Port City, recently organised a Special Patient Forum in the Department of Paediatric Cardiology on World Heart Day (2023), according to a press release.

Confidence is good and important, but when it crosses the borderline it becomes toxic called overconfidence and goes against the laws of nature. Individuals show many psychological biases, and one of the most powerful is overconfidence.