Health

As heat waves continue in north India, doctors are witnessing a surge in cases of ‘lupus’, an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own system is targeted, leading to multiple organ affection and damage, a doctor said on Wednesday. Heat waves are causing an increase in the prevalence of lupus that affects the skin, joints, and kidneys among other organs. ...

Yellow heat health alerts are in place for most of England this week, as daytime temperatures could reach 30C (86F). The alerts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will remain in place in eight regions until 17:00 on Thursday. A yellow alert indicates that weather conditions could pose a risk to those who are particularly vulnerable. The UKHSA says ...

Increased consumption of tobacco and related products are driving head and neck cancer cases in India, said health experts on Sunday. Head and neck cancer includes cancers in the tongue, mouth, and other parts of the pharynx like oropharynx, nasopharynx, hypopharynx, salivary glands, nasal cavity, larynx (voice box), etc. “The prominent cause of oral cavity cancers is having tobacco and ...

All health centres and hospitals in Bangladesh have been ordered to stock anti-venom after reports of a surge in snake bites across the country. Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen also urged the public to bring snake bite victims to hospitals as soon as possible. Hospitals in rural Bangladesh have reported an increase in people being bitten by snakes, especially ...

Two youth died allegedly after consuming cough syrup mixed with intoxicants at Hathazari upazila in Chattogram district on Sunday morning. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Rasel, 18, a vegetable vendor by proffession, was son of Abdus Shukur from Dewan Nagar area under ward No. 1 of the municipality, and his employee Mohammad Shakil, 14, was son of the late ...

In today’s world, where we heavily rely on processed and junk food to save time and make our lifestyle even more convenient, maintaining everyday health becomes a challenge. However, our Indian tradition, especially the ancient science of Ayurveda, has in its store some superfoods that come with a multitude of benefits and aid in ensuring you keep yourself well by ...

Three popular sunscreen lotions offer less protection than they claim, according to consumer organisation Which? Which? carried out spot-checks on 26 sunscreens. Three lotions, from Calypso Sun, Bondi Sands and Asda did not pass all the tests – but others, including some cheaper options from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl, did. Asda questioned the validity of the Which? tests, saying independent ...

A fraudulent case was filed with Shahbag Police Station on Friday against fake doctor Ripa Akter, 20, who was arrested from Gynae department of Ward No. 212 of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). Shahbag Police Station’s inspector (Investigation) Md Shah Alam confirmed about the case. He said the fake female doctor was handed over to Shahbag Police Station after detaining ...

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests. A study of 63 people in Austria found those given the new treatment could walk further – and their hearts could pump more blood. “For the first time, we are seeing the heart muscle regenerate in a clinical setting, which could help millions of people,” Prof ...

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Wednesday asked the authorities of all public hospitals in flood-affected Sylhet region to keep an adequate stock of saline and medicines to tackle the outbreak of water-borne diseases including diarrhoea. He gave the directives during an urgent meeting — with the concerned officials of the Sylhet division’s health service sector — through videoconferencing ...