Health

For the first time in Great Britain, there are more over-16s using vapes or e-cigarettes than smoking cigarettes, according to the Office for National Statistics. Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally, compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, an ONS survey for 2024 suggests. Daily use of vapes is most common among 25-49 year olds, with rising use ...

Morning routine is often spent either snoozing the alarms, scrolling on the phone half-awake or taking forever to get out of bed, and then the race begins through the rest of the morning, grabbing anything for breakfast and rushing out to head to the office. Barely, the body gets a moment to pause and just slowly ease into the day ...

The UK’s winter flu season has begun five weeks earlier than usual, health officials are warning. The UK Health Security Agency said cases were rising quickly among children and young people – and warned the virus would soon start to spread across older age groups. The organisation urged people eligible for the flu vaccine to come forward to get protected. ...

October emerged as the deadliest month for dengue fever in Bangladesh this year, claiming 80 lives and recording the highest number of cases. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data, the country logged 2,250 dengue cases in October alone, the highest monthly total of the year, reflecting a worrying surge of the mosquito-borne disease that has become ...

World Mental Health Day 2025 was observed in Cox’s Bazar with a significant gathering of humanitarian organizations, government officials, and health experts united in advancing mental health care for vulnerable populations. Co-organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Save the Children International, the event was held under this year’s global theme: “Access to Services: Mental Health in Catastrophes and ...

Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has launched online ticketing system with the aim of reducing patients’ suffering, easing overcrowding and ensuring smooth and efficient outpatient services. Patients will no longer have to stand in long queues to purchase outpatient department (OPD) tickets as they can now visit the university’s website ([https://bmu.ac.bd](https://bmu.ac.bd)) to complete online payment, print their ticket, and visit the ...

If you’re struggling to get some good, restful shuteye, adding this fruit to your diet might offer surprising relief. Those with chronic constipation can also turn to this simple remedy for more effective digestion and gut function, experts have revealed. The fruit in question is the good ol’ kiwi, a humble but mighty fruit that gets overlooked way too often. ...

Men with suspected prostate cancer will be able to get a diagnosis from the NHS within a day, under a new trial hailed as a potential “game changer” for identifying and treating the disease. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is using AI technology to interpret MRI scans and spot areas of abnormal tissue within minutes, according to NHS England. Scans ...

Cardiac experts at the British Heart Foundation have identified two foods that could rival statins in their ability to lower cholesterol levels. Dubbed a “silent killer,” high cholesterol often goes unnoticed without symptoms and is typically detected only through a blood test. If not managed properly, this condition can heighten the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, adopting a ...

For many Bangladeshi patients, a cancer diagnosis often means searching for more than just treatment. They look for advanced expertise, a personalised approach and a care team that truly understands their journey. At Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital (APSH) in Malaysia, Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Azura Deniel delivers advanced cancer treatment with a personal approach that blends medical expertise with genuine ...