Health

The state of healthcare in Bangladesh’s public hospitals continues to be a matter of concern, with Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) and Dhaka Medical College Hospital often at the centre of discussions. Thousands of patients visit BMU’s outpatient department daily, yet many leave feeling neglected due to what they perceive as a lack of commitment from doctors. On a recent visit, ...

Scientists said Wednesday they have developed the world’s tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a grain of rice that can be injected and controlled by light before dissolving, reports AFP. While still years away from being tested in humans, the wireless pacemaker was hailed as a “transformative breakthrough” that could spur advances in other areas of medicine. Millions ...

Public satisfaction with the NHS has hit a new low, according to the long-running British Social Attitudes survey. Just 21% said they were satisfied with the NHS in 2024, with waiting times and staff shortages the biggest concerns. Satisfaction rates have dropped sharply since the pandemic – in 2019, 60% were satisfied. Responding to the findings, Sir Jim Mackey, the ...

Walking is one of the most popular forms of exercise in the world. It costs nothing, can be done almost anywhere and provides numerous health benefits. It decreases the risk and severity of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and dementia and improves mental health, sleep, longevity and healthy aging. What’s more, there are benefits to walking no matter ...

Recent governmental data revealed little improvement in the amount of physical activity South Korean teenagers were getting, with long study hours taking priority over outdoor activities. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency looked at the share of students who engaged in at least an hour of physical activity for five or more days a week — a standard used ...

A new study suggests that factors beyond individual control—such as socioeconomic status and maternal health—can significantly influence the likelihood of becoming overweight or obese later in life. Led by Glenna Nightingale of the University of Edinburgh, the research was published on 26 March 2025 in PLOS ONE. Using data from the 1958 National Child Development Study, which tracked over 17,000 ...

The top US vaccine official resigned on Friday, citing the “misinformation and lies” he said were being peddled by the incoming health secretary, reports said, reports AFP. According to both the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, Dr. Peter Marks was forced out of the Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine division, as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert ...

In our fast-paced world, the focus on what we eat often overshadows when we eat. However, the timing of our meals can be just as crucial as the content. Eating at the right time can enhance digestion, improve energy levels, and even aid in weight management. This article explores the science behind meal timing and provides guidance on when to ...

Experts at an orientation meeting unanimously said concerted efforts of all the government and non-government organizations concerned can be the effective means of bringing the obstetrics patients under treatment and rehabilitation. In reality, the patients suffering from obstetrics fistula are subjected to repression, oppression and isolation by their surroundings. Utmost emphasis should be given on bringing them under treatment and ...

Children under 15 accounted for 4.3 percent of new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis in the WHO’s European region in 2023, 10 percent more than in the previous 12 months, a report said on Monday, reports AFP. More than 172,000 people overall were reported to have new and relapsed cases of the disease in the 53 countries, including several in ...