Health

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for several chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. While medication is often necessary, experts say that lifestyle changes-especially dietary choices-can play a critical role in managing blood pressure levels. Factors such as stress, excessive salt intake, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption are all known to increase blood ...

Global efforts to vaccinate children against preventable diseases have stalled since 2010, leaving millions at risk for illnesses such as tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, and measles, according to a new study published Tuesday in The Lancet. The analysis, conducted by researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington, reveals a significant decline in vaccination rates-particularly ...

Health assistants in Narayanganj’s Bandar upazila took part in a protest on Tuesday morning by halting their duties for two hours, from 8 AM to 10 AM. The work stoppage and sit-in program took place within the premises of Bandar Upazila Health Complex, as part of a coordinated effort across the country. Participants included health assistants from both Bandar Upazila ...

A new generation of weight-loss drugs has proven remarkably effective, hugely popular and massively lucrative in the last few years, though they do have some drawbacks. After France on Friday became the latest country to allow all doctors, rather than just specialists, to prescribe these drugs, here are some key questions about them. – How do they work? – The ...

A national investigation into “systemic” failures in NHS maternity care has been launched by the Government after families were “gaslit” in their search for the truth, the Health Secretary has said. Wes Streeting said that “up and down” the country “maternity units are failing, hospitals are failing, trusts are failing, regulators are failing” and there was “too much passing the ...

The refrigerator, a crucial kitchen appliance, plays a vital role in preserving cooked and leftover food. However, not all refrigerator shelves serve the same purpose. According to a report by asianetnews, the temperature varies across the compartments of a fridge with the top shelves generally colder than the bottom. As a result, specific foods are best stored on particular shelves ...

Students of Dhaka Medical College (DMCH) have given a 24-hour ultimatum to Health Adviser to visit the college. They warned that they will go for tougher movement if the government will not take steps to implement their five-point demands. The protesting students made this warning at a press briefing around 12:30PM on Sunday as they did not get any solution ...

The path to sustainable weight loss depends not just on what we eat, but also on our daily habits-particularly those followed right after waking up. According to a weight loss coach, adopting the right morning routine can significantly influence metabolism, energy levels, and fat-burning potential throughout the day. Here are five key actions to incorporate into your morning: 1. Start ...

Every newborn baby in England will have their DNA mapped to assess their risk of hundreds of diseases, under NHS plans for the next 10 years. The scheme, first reported by the Daily Telegraph, is part of a government drive towards predicting and preventing illness, which will also see £650m invested in DNA research for all patients by 2030. Health ...

Dhaka Medical College (DMC) has been declared closed for an indefinite period, with authorities directing all MBBS students to vacate their dormitories by 12:00 PM on Sunday. The decision, confirmed by DMC Principal Professor Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam, follows growing tensions on campus over poor infrastructure in both academic buildings and student halls. An emergency meeting of the Academic Council ...