Health

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Wednesday asked the authorities of all public hospitals in flood-affected Sylhet region to keep an adequate stock of saline and medicines to tackle the outbreak of water-borne diseases including diarrhoea. He gave the directives during an urgent meeting — with the concerned officials of the Sylhet division’s health service sector — through videoconferencing ...

Secret documents show a scramble to safeguard critical public services from the potential collapse of tech giant Atos, which works with billions of pounds worth of government contracts. Files seen by the BBC show work has been underway with consultants since January, aiming to limit “severe implications” to essential services by lining up alternative IT providers. The UK government outsources ...

With summer temperatures reaching new records every day, uneasiness, profuse sweating, and constant exhaustion often come with heat rashes. Heat rash, often termed miliaria, commonly occurs during hot and humid seasons. It usually results from the inflammation or blockage of the eccrine sweat glands. Common remedies include over-the-counter medications, cold compresses, cooling your body with air conditioning, or lifestyle changes ...

Some senior doctors in England have accepted a pay offer from the government. It means speciality and associate specialist (SAS) doctors – medics who have finished junior doctor training but are not working as either consultants or GPs – have joined their consultant colleagues in ending their dispute. SAS doctors had not yet taken strike action, but had been threatening ...

June 14 is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day to thank the voluntary individuals who have donated blood, acting as saviours and paving new paths for humanity. Every year, blood donation camps are organized to raise awareness and help people understand the importance of blood donation and how vital it is for the smooth functioning of the healthcare system. Blood ...

Opening up organ exchange between unrelated individuals may enlarge the donor pool, but policy concerns and risks remain, said experts on Thursday. Media reports on Thursday claimed that the Centre is in talks with NGOs and transplant surgeons about the prospects of opening up organ exchange between unrelated individuals. The current laws majorly allow living donations from close relatives such ...

An alarming 9 out of 10 children aged 1-14 years face violent discipline each month by caregivers, affecting over 45 million children in Bangladesh, UNICEF said on Thursday. Despite progress in child protection, violence, abuse, and exploitation continue to impact millions, it said. According to new UNICEF data, 400 million children under 5 globally – or 6 in 10 children ...

Ayurveda is not just a remedy for intense bouts of cough, headaches, or respiratory issues; it offers relief from every physical, psychological, and emotional ailment through its natural herbs. From helping you achieve glowing skin to fighting acne breakouts and, more importantly, addressing persistent and awful hair fall, Ayurveda has solutions for all. Many of us suffer from hair fall, ...

Labour has promised to create 100,000 extra dental appointments for children, in a bid to clear backlogs in England. The new appointments will be for urgent and emergency care and on evenings and weekends, according to Labour’s plan if they win the general election. Access to an NHS dentist has become increasingly difficult in many areas – with tooth decay ...

An international team of scientists has found genetic clues that can lead to new treatment for restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. People with restless leg syndrome face an unpleasant crawling sensation in the legs and an overwhelming urge to move them, especially during the evening or at night time. It can severely impair sleep and also ...