Health

Health authorities in England on Wednesday announced the rollout of a world first vaccine programme for gonorrhoea, amid record levels of the sexually transmitted disease. Gonorrhoea cases in England in 2023 topped 85,000, the highest number since records began in 1918, with doctors warning of rising levels of antibiotic resistance. Richard Angell, chief executive of the Terrence Higgins Trust, the ...

Surgeons at a hospital in Los Angeles, California, have successfully performed the world’s first human bladder transplant, hospital officials said. The surgery, performed May 4 at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, is a promising development for other patients suffering from serious bladder disorders. The recipient of the innovative procedure was Oscar Larrainzar, 41, a father of four who had a ...

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has resumed its cancer treatment services using the advanced Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine, reintroducing radiotherapy for patients after a brief hiatus. To mark the relaunch of the radiotherapy, BMU oncology department organized an inauguration ceremony today at Block F which was addressed by BMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam, reports BSS. Pro-VC (Research and Development) ...

GPs in England and their patients are to help the NHS find more victims of the contaminated blood scandal. It is thought thousands of people could have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus through contaminated blood transfusions in the 1970s, 80s and 90s; part of a scandal which affected more than 30,000 people in the UK. From June, patients ...

Health experts on Saturday underscored the importance of adopting a systematic lifestyle to reduce the risk of silent killer non-communicable diseases like high blood pressure (HBP), reports BSS. They made the remarks during a post-rally discussion organized by the Hypertension and Research Centre, Rangpur (HRCR), held at its auditorium to mark World Hypertension Day-2025. The event was presided over by ...

A US infant with a rare condition has become history’s first patient to be treated with a personalized gene-editing technique that raises hopes for other people with obscure illnesses, doctors said Thursday, reports AFP. The wee pioneer is KJ Muldoon, now a 9-and-a-half-month-old boy with chubby cheeks and big blue eyes. Shortly after birth, he was diagnosed with a rare ...

Everyone likes to be motivated in the gym and push themselves further to achieve their desired body and fitness. But when we do it too much, we can risk affecting heart health. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Nimit C Shah, consultant interventional cardiologist, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai said, “Pushing yourself at the gym can be thrilling, but don’t overlook ...

If you listen to some self-proclaimed exercise experts on social media, they swear that working out on an empty stomach burns more fat. But it’s a common misconception that exercising in a fasted state improves performance or burns more calories, said Abby Langer, a dietitian in Toronto. “The research shows that in terms of gains, it doesn’t really make much ...

The temperature of water you drink can affect your body in various ways, but there isn’t a definitive answer to whether it’s better to drink warm or cold water. It depends on your personal preferences, the situation, and your health. Benefits of Drinking Warm Water . Helps Digestion Warm water can help break down food in the stomach, making digestion ...

Drinking coffee in the morning may reduce the risk of early death, especially from cardiovascular disease, according to new research. The study, published in the European Heart Journal, found that morning coffee drinkers had a lower mortality risk than those who consumed coffee throughout the day. However, the study could not establish whether coffee alone was the cause. Dr Lu ...