Health

Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region Saima Wazed has called for making the right to health a reality for all as WHO is committed to advancing the right to health and other human rights. She made the call on the occasion of the World Health Day to be celebrated on April 7 to mark the foundation of the World ...

Dark spots encircling the mouth and eyes, as well as skin discoloration on the cheeks and forehead, can be real eyesores. These spots can arise due to various factors such as sun damage, hormonal shifts, eczema, inflammation, and even diabetes. Although you’d go to great lengths to banish them, experts caution against employing any and all methods to do so. ...

Dengue cases are on a worrying trajectory this year, with early rains coinciding with a surge that surpasses even the record-breaking numbers seen in the same period last year. This has health experts sounding the alarm over a potentially deadlier dengue outbreak in 2024. At least 22 people have died from dengue infection this year till April 1, with 1,719 ...

Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Saima Wazed has reiterated the World Health Organization’s commitment to supporting and strengthening the resilience of Bangladesh’s health sector in view of the country’s vulnerability to health impacts of climate change. Wazed, who commenced her country visits with her home country Bangladesh after assuming office on February 1, met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on ...

Bangladesh reported 23 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours till Monday morning. With the new numbers, the country’s total COVID-19 caseload rose to 2,049,542, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official death toll from the disease remained unchanged at 29,493 as no new fatalities were reported during this period. The daily case test positivity rate was 5.32 ...

Every morning, Jeni Gutke swallows 12 pills. In the evening, she takes 15 more, then another before bed. She also takes an injectable medication once weekly, and two other medications as needed. Gutke, of Joliet, Illinois, has polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, and the medications and supplements help the 45-year-old cope with migraines, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety ...

sychogenic Erectile Dysfunction (PED) is a growing matter of concern among youngsters that is frequently overlooked. The rising expectations for sexual performance, combined with feelings of anxiety and stress, can contribute to PED in over 65% of those aged 22-30. It is crucial to adopt a comprehensive strategy in dealing with PEDs among youngsters, which involves delving into psychological elements ...

A 22-year-old fitness coach who suffered a heart attack has pledged to work with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to raise awareness of the symptoms. Faith Harrison was rushed to hospital when she started feeling unwell after a hockey game in January. Doctors told the avid gym goer from Shropshire she had been suffering a heart attack for seven hours. ...

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 ...