Health

Japan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) said it has confirmed the first domestic case of human-to-human transmission of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), a tick-borne viral disease. The viral infection was passed from a patient to a doctor, but the doctor’s symptoms have improved, the NIID said earlier this week. The doctor, a man in his 20s, attended ...

Doctors in the UAE say that while the holy month of Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection and community-connect for Muslims around the world, the changes in routine can also lead to heightened levels of stress as health experts advised coping mechanisms to safeguard mental health. Ramadan is marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, which requires abstaining from ...

Some 16 percent of children aged 11 to 15 were cyberbullied in 2022, up from 13 percent four years ago, a WHO Europe report covering 44 countries said on Wednesday. “This report is a wake-up call for all of us to address bullying and violence, whenever and wherever it happens,” WHO regional director for Europe Hans Kluge said in a ...

Ever find yourself asking, “What was I looking for?” or struggling to recall someone’s name mid-conversation? You’re not alone. Forgetfulness and reduced focus plague many of us daily, and while they may seem harmless at first, they can escalate into more severe cognitive issues over time, especially with age. In this article, we’ll explore how you can enhance your cognitive ...

Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide. It commences and concludes with the sighting of the crescent moon. Due to the Islamic calendar’s shorter duration compared to the Gregorian calendar, Ramadan shifts earlier by 10 days annually, allowing it to traverse all seasons within a 33-year cycle. Throughout Ramadan, Muslims observe ...

Postgraduate private trainee doctors have been observing programmes demanding nine months due salaries. Now, the intern doctors have also joined with them expressing solidarity. As part of the movement, they have announced a 48-hour work abstention demanding raising salary, payment of due salaries and allowances. On Saturday (March 23), the post-graduate and intern doctors were assembled at the Central Shaheed ...

A 62-year-old man is said to be recovering well and should leave hospital soon, after getting a new kidney from a pig that was genetically modified to reduce the risk of the organ being rejected, reports BBC. US surgeons say Rick Slayman is a “real hero” for trying the pioneering operation. The ultimate hope is to use animal organs for ...

It’s no secret that many of us dread hitting the gym. Yet, for weight loss and fitness maintenance, consistency is key—whether it’s in your cardio routine or the dietary rules you’ve set for yourself. Alongside the importance of staying consistent in your exercise regimen for a healthier you, Ayurveda and Patanjali advocate for balancing the doshas. This ancient medicinal tradition, ...

There is no alternative to preventing tobacco-related deaths and reducing illness caused by tobacco use without strengthening the tobacco control law, Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen said on Wednesday. The minister came up with the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and ATMA (Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance) held at the Secretariat. Dr Sen also ...

Medical services at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) have faced significant disruptions since Tuesday, as a group of intern doctors extended their strike into a second day. The interns initiated an indefinite strike on Tuesday afternoon, expressing dissatisfaction as they failed to get their desired posts in the two committees – Intern Doctors Association and the Bangabandhu Intern Doctors Association ...