Health

There is no immediate relief from the deadly dengue disease in the country as the numbers of patients and deaths are still high at the end of September. Experts fear that the dengue surge may also continue in October and may come under control at the end of the month as the weather is still hot and favourable for breeding ...

Nine in 10 Singaporeans are consuming too much salt, and the rate of hypertension has almost doubled since 2010, latest data show. More than a third of people now suffer from high blood pressure, raising the danger of heart disease and stroke. Adding to their health risks, people are eating more and moving less. “As of now, we are not ...

A healthy mind is a prerequisite for a healthy body and a happy life. Mental health is not a luxury but a necessity. It is important to seek professional help if you are suffering from a mental health disorder, but there are several self-improvement strategies that you can incorporate into your life before consulting a healthcare professional. Here are 8 ...

The three-day ‘Bangladesh International Healthcare Expo 2023’ is going to kick off from September 28 with the aim to exchange knowledge in health and new ideas among physicians at Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Convention Hall of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Medical University (BSMMU) in Dhaka. This information was revealed at a press conference at Nasrul Hamid auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity ...

A 58-year-old man this week became the world’s second patient to receive a transplant of a genetically modified pig heart, the latest milestone in a growing field of medical research. Transplanting animal organs into humans, called xenotransplantation, could offer a solution to the chronic shortage of human organ donations. More than 100,000 Americans are currently on waiting lists for organ ...

People living with long Covid after being admitted to hospital are more likely to show some damage to major organs, according to a new study. MRI scans revealed patients were three times more likely to have some abnormalities in multiple organs such as the lungs, brain and kidneys. Researchers believe there is a link with the severity of the illness. ...

A sneeze, a cough, or a fever at this time of the year? We blame it on the dip in temperature or fluctuations in humidity and don’t take them seriously. But, in children, these symptoms even if brought on by weather change should not be ignored because they could be a sign of flu. The flu virus spreads faster as ...

The post-delivery period, often referred to as the postpartum phase, is a transformative time for new mothers. As their bodies recover from childbirth and adapt to the responsibilities of nurturing a newborn, proper nutrition plays a pivotal role in ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Post-delivery food is crucial for aiding tissue repair to replenish vital nutrients lost during childbirth. ...

The government on Wednesday approved a proposal in principle for procuring some 12 lakh pieces of normal saline 1000 ml and 8 lakh pieces of glucose saline 1000 ml under the Direct Procurement Method (DPM) on urgent basis in order to facilitate the treatment of dengue patients. The approval came from the 21st meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic ...

The Galapagos National Park said Tuesday that it had detected its first cases of avian flu on the remote islands, home to unique bird species that helped inspire the theory of evolution. Three positive cases of the H5N1 virus were detected after reports of visibly sick birds on the islands, the park said in a statement. The Galapagos archipelago is ...