Health

Chances are, if you’re reading this, you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested? Experts say it’s an important question to consider. Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping, but you may need more or less than eight hours a night. Here’s what sleep scientists and doctors say about how much you really need ...

Sugar can be consumed in moderation, but many often exceed the daily recommended intake. Sugar can have various negative effects on your health. A high intake of added sugars is linked to serious health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, dental problems, and poor mental health, among others. Moreover, excessive sugar can cause spikes in blood sugar ...

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) today marked ‘World Lupus Day-2025’ to create awareness among the people about Lupus disease. Marking the day, BMU Rheumatology department and Pediatrics department jointly organized a seminar titled ‘Make Lupus Visible’ at the campus with BMU VC Prof. Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam as the chief guest. Speaking at the event, BMU VC urged the doctors to ...

The blood of a US man who deliberately injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades has led to an “unparalleled” antivenom, say scientists. Antibodies found in Tim Friede’s blood have been shown to protect against fatal doses from a wide range of species in animal tests. Current therapies have to match the specific species of venomous snake anyone ...

Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, executive director of icddr,b, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Health list — the annual list by TIME magazine recognizing 100 most influential individuals in global health – published yesterday. Under Dr Tahmeed’s leadership, icddr,b has strengthened its global impact through cutting-edge research and lifesaving interventions that have reached millions across Bangladesh and beyond, according to ...

Lucy says she’s always been a bit of worrier, but two years ago she began to get anxious and started having panic attacks. “I didn’t know what was happening and my parents didn’t either,” says the 15-year-old. “It was scary. The attacks would occur without warning. It got worse and I began to have them in public.” Lucy started missing ...

Physicians have encouraged diabetic patients to perform fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, saying they have no bar to practice fasting. The experts said that during the fast, they discouraged diabetic patients from performing fasting but now encourage them to do so according to the findings of research. To this end, they said, the patients must follow the doctor’s ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the prompt implementation of actionable recommendations from the Health Sector Reform Commission, calling the initiative a vital step toward addressing Bangladesh’s longstanding healthcare challenges. Receiving the commission’s report at the State Guest House Jamuna, Prof Yunus described the findings as “groundbreaking” and stressed that feasible recommendations should be acted upon without delay. ...

Doctors in the UAE are warning of a newly recognised, silent form of diabetes — this disease doesn’t stem from obesity or high sugar levels. Different from both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, Type 5 diabetes stems from chronic malnutrition. It has recently been classified as a separate category, and was endorsed at the International Diabetes Federation’s (IDF) World ...

The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has introduced a dedicated “Green Channel” to facilitate medical travel for Bangladeshi citizens seeking medical visas to China. The new streamlined process simplifies documentation and prioritizes urgent applications, according to an official notice issued by the embassy on Sunday. With the initiative, the embassy has made it significantly easier for Bangladeshi patients to apply for ...