Health

Your immune system and overall well-being depend greatly on your gut health. Consequently, poor gut health inevitably increases the chances of diseases. However, determining whether it is in good shape can be tricky. Below, we highlight some signs indicating that your gut is unhappy. 1. You Feel Cranky and Gloomy Bouts of sadness or moodiness have a direct relationship with ...

An artificial intelligence (AI) based approach demonstrated diagnostic performance comparable to experienced radiologists in detecting gallbladder cancer at a hospital in Chandigarh, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia journal. Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with a poor detection and a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis is challenging because benign gallbladder ...

The World Health Organization has asked China for more data on a respiratory illness spreading in the north of the country, urging China to take steps to reduce the risk of infection. Northern China has reported an increase in “influenza-like illness” since mid-October when compared to the same period in the previous three years, according to the WHO. “WHO has ...

You do not have to be a gym enthusiast to have a workout routine. We understand that a lot of us have the intention to work out but may not be able to squeeze in the time we would want to dedicate to our regime due to our daily routines. Hence, we will be suggesting exercises that will not take ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Beijing for more information on an outbreak of mysterious pneumonia in northern China that appears mostly to be affecting children. The WHO made “an official request for detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children,” the United Nations health agency said in a statement on Wednesday, ...

Antibiotics revolutionised the field of medicine, saving countless lives by combating bacterial infections. However, there is one thing that has emerged as a cause of major concern. Their misuse and overuse presents a looming threat: antibiotic resistance. What is Antibiotic Resistance? Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria evolve to withstand the effects of antibiotics, which makes these medications ineffective. This phenomenon ...

You know that state of living in a concrete box you call home? The dreadful Dhaka traffic jam where you’re stuck and consider taking a quick nap? Yes, even if you snooze there (or in your comfy bed), you might still wake up feeling like you just wrestled a hawker to save just Tk 20. Why? Because, surprise, sleep and ...

The maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy has become Europe’s most valuable firm, dethroning the French luxury conglomerate LVMH. Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant, Novo Nordisk, launched the popular drug in the UK, reports BBC. At the close of trading on Monday, the firm had a stock market valuation of $428bn (£339bn). The drug is now available on the ...

Plastics have been causing grave problems on planet Earth. Plastic pollution has led to many environment-related issues around us. Studies have shown that microplastics have even made their way into the body of living creatures. According to the latest study published by the American Chemical Society, a team of scientists in China have found microplastics in the human heart for ...

People should try to meditate for around 45 minutes every day to cut stress-related high blood pressure, say new guidelines. Other tips from the International Society of Hypertension include taking time out to listen to music, doing yoga and practicing mindfulness, BBC reports. Established medical advice – quit smoking and cut down on salt – still stands. But experts say ...