Health

On World TB Day, March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for urgent and decisive action to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. The appeal is particularly critical for the WHO Western Pacific region, which accounts for nearly one in five global TB cases. In its press release, the Manila-based WHO office highlighted the profound impact of TB, with an ...

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in Sylhet, with an alarming rise in cases among children, particularly in tea plantation areas, experts have warned. According to the National Tuberculosis Control Programme’s (NTP) Sylhet divisional office, child TB cases have surged in recent years, rising from 3.98 percent in 2021 to 8.66 percent in 2024. Experts attribute this increase ...

World TB Day is observed annually on March 24. This day aims to raise awareness about the urgency of ending TB, which remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases worldwide. It also emphasises the need to intensify efforts to end TB. The theme for World TB Day 2025 is “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver” which calls for ...

A Special Judge Court in Dhaka has sentenced Abdul Malek, a former driver at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), to 13 years in prison for amassing wealth beyond known income sources. Judge Zakaria Hossain of Dhaka’s Special Judge Court-6 on Sunday delivered the verdict. Malek received 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for illegally acquiring wealth, alongwith a fine ...

Number of cancer patients is on rise in Bangladesh due to food habits, unaware lifestyle, and negative impact of industrialization and technology. World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated the number of cancer patients more than 15 lakh, mostly children and teenagers. According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, about one-third of cancer patients are children and adolescents of 01 to 19 ...

Rafiza Ahmed, a resident of Mohammadpur in the capital, said she came to know that she is suffering from diabetes when her blood test was conducted eight weeks after conceiving. “At the beginning, I had to take insulin thrice before having meals and then another insulin after the dinner. Simultaneously, I had to follow balanced diets,” said the 33-year-old wo ...

Weight loss is a committed journey that requires one to be dedicated and show consistency. But with social media, every other person suggesting new diet and workout plans, it’s not uncommon to get confused with all the latest fads and trends. But it’s important to separate what’s true and what’s an exaggerated claim to attain your fitness goal. Unless you ...

The scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Science have identified the molecular changes that occur in the brains of ageing mice and located a hot spot where most damage is centralised. The cells in the area are also connected with metabolism, thus suggesting a connection between diet and brain health. Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell ...

Trying to lose weight? It starts in the kitchen. Making small changes to your diet and lifestyle will help you see results without feeling deprived. Digital creator Udita Agarwal, who ‘lost 30 kg in 8 months without gym’, vouches for that. In an Instagram post on January 30, she shared how focusing on whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits, whole ...

The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs. The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has ravaged flocks around the world, disrupting supply and ...