Health

Definium's LSD-based anxiety, depression drug scores another trial win

Reuters

17 September 2026 • Health

When someone just needs a reason to stay alive

Zareen Nawar

13 September 2026 • Health

Pregnancy diabetes linked to type 2 diabetes 13 years earlier

13 September 2026 • Health

Smoking does not stop at the lungs; your liver may be paying the price

Prof Dr Mohammad Azizur Rahman Prof Dr Muhammad Umar

13 September 2026 • Health

From dinner table to hospital bed

Dr Md Abu Kawsar Shapon

13 September 2026 • Health

From home-cooked meals to viral bites - Gen Z’s changing plate

Fahima Hossain Muna

13 September 2026 • Health

When cancer enters a home, no one should face it alone

Amir Abdullah

13 September 2026 • Health

PM seeks people’s cooperation to prevent dengue, build clean Bangladesh

UNB, Dhaka

12 September 2026 • Health

PM launches three-month nationwide dengue prevention campaign

UNB, Dhaka

12 September 2026 • Health

Online survey finds 5.5% of respondents aged 18-24 currently use newer tobacco products

Star Online Report

10 September 2026 • Health

Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target

The nationwide programme follows the measles-rubella campaign, where officials reported achieving 103% vaccination coverage

28 June 2026

When joblessness steals more than a paycheque

Losing a job does not only affect a person’s income. For many, it also chips away at confidence, purpose and hope.

28 June 2026

A modern habit with lasting consequences

Hours spent looking down at phones, tablets and laptops may seem harmless, but they can quietly take a toll on the body.

28 June 2026

Ebola outbreak raises fresh fears as virus crosses into Uganda

A growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has crossed into neighbouring Uganda, raising concerns that the virus could spread further across East Africa.

28 June 2026

Hidden danger: Thousands of Bangladesh’s schools lie close to toxic battery recycling sites

More than 8,800 schools in Bangladesh are located within five kilometres of a documented toxic site, and several sit less than 100 metres from informal battery-breaking yards.

28 June 2026

When ‘natural’ is not always better for your health

The word “natural” has become one of the most persuasive labels in today’s wellness world.

28 June 2026

World allergy week: When your body sounds a false alarm

A sneeze may seem harmless, but for millions of people it signals the start of watery eyes, blocked noses, itchy skin or even serious breathing problems.

28 June 2026

BMU justifies cancellation of Prof ABM Abdullah’s lifetime emeritus appointment

Prof Abdullah was the personal doctor of Hasina before her ouster

27 June 2026

measles deaths in Bangladesh 2026 update

Six more die of suspected measles in 24 hours

Death toll from confirmed and suspected cases rises to 708

27 June 2026

DGHS survey flags eight Chattogram wards as high-risk for dengue

Survey found mosquito larvae in nearly one-third of inspected households and water containers across 18 wards

27 June 2026

Deaths from measles, symptoms cross 700-mark as 4 more die in 24 hours

786 admitted to hospitals with measles or symptoms in 24 hours

26 June 2026

9 more children die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rises to 698

25 June 2026

1 more dead as dengue cases cross 5,500

Dengue toll climbs to 13 as 198 new cases reported in a day

25 June 2026

Govt committed to taking effective tobacco control measures: Ziauddin Hyder

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs Dr S. M. Ziauddin Hyder on Wednesday said that the government is committed to taking effective tobacco control measures

24 June 2026