The chilling truth about winter joint pain and simple ways to manage it

As winter approaches, many people experience an increase in joint pain and stiffness.
1 February 2026

Can AI predict suicide?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being used in healthcare, raising hopes that technology could help identify people at risk of suicide and self-harm earlier than ever before.
1 February 2026

Health records could help spot diabetes early

Diabetes is often thought of as an individual condition, but growing evidence suggests it can affect entire households. Lifestyle habits, shared environments and genetics mean that when one person is at risk, others living under the same roof may be too.
1 February 2026

Meeting clean air targets could curb the diabetes burden in Bangladesh

Air pollution may play a significant role in Bangladesh’s rapidly growing diabetes burden, according to a new nationally representative study that finds that air pollution increases diabetes risk among adults.
1 February 2026

7,000 steps a day could be the sweet spot for better health!

Staying physically active is widely known to be good for health, but how much activity is really enough? For years, the popular target of 10,000 steps a day has dominated fitness advice, despite limited scientific backing.
1 February 2026

Silent threats before birth: Air pollution and climate risks for infants

Prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution and climatic factors, such as temperature and rainfall, is associated with adverse birth outcomes in India, according to a new study published in PLOS Global Public Health.
1 February 2026

AI in colonoscopy: A helpful tool or a risk to doctors’ skills?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of everyday medical care, with growing enthusiasm for its ability to support doctors in making faster and more accurate decisions.
1 February 2026

3,200 doctors to join field services in 10 days

Over 3,200 doctors are set to join field-level services within the next 10 days, providing a major boost to healthcare, particularly in rural areas.
1 February 2026

Take urgent action to curb unnecessary C-sections

Speakers at a seminar on maternal healthcare yesterday called for urgent action to reduce unnecessary caesarean sections in Bangladesh, particularly in private hospitals.
29 January 2026
28 January 2026
28 January 2026

World Leprosy Day 2026: Time to put an end to stigma as disease remains curable

Every year, on the last Sunday of January, the world observes World Leprosy Day. In 2026, this falls on today, 25th January.
25 January 2026

Five minutes that could change everything!

What if living longer did not mean gym memberships, fitness plans, or dramatic lifestyle overhauls? What if it simply meant moving a little more than you do now?
25 January 2026

Menstrual migraine: The hormone-linked headache many dread

Menstrual migraine is a form of migraine that follows a monthly pattern, appearing shortly before or during a period. It is not simply a bad headache.
25 January 2026

Kidneys in silent mode: Early signs you should not ignore

You wake up tired, sip your second cup of coffee, skip water again because of work-related deadlines or classes, and scroll through your phone while grabbing instant noodles or something greasy for breakfast.
25 January 2026

The silent health threat many people carry alone

Loneliness is far more than an unpleasant feeling. New research suggests it is closely linked to depression and poorer physical health, marking it out as a growing public health concern in the United States.
25 January 2026

Govt forms high-powered committee to tackle non-communicable diseases

Committee to provide necessary guidance to concerned ministries and divisions
21 January 2026

Vaping, smoking and teenage wellbeing: Understanding a growing mental health concern

Tobacco use and mental health are closely linked, and this relationship is particularly significant during adolescence – a formative stage when habits are established and emotional wellbeing can be especially vulnerable.
18 January 2026

Act before birth: The urgent need for early thalassaemia screening in Bangladesh

Thalassaemia is the most common inherited blood disorder in Bangladesh and poses a growing public health challenge.
18 January 2026

Therapy that brings lasting relief for chronic back pain

Chronic low back pain is a common and often frustrating condition, marked by flare-ups that can disrupt daily life for years.
18 January 2026