The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2025 report revealed that global tobacco use had declined significantly, with the number of users dropping from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024—a 27% relative decrease since 2010. Despite this progress, one in five adults worldwide still used tobacco, contributing to millions of preventable deaths.

In a major leap forward for sleep science, researchers have uncovered five distinct “sleep” profiles—patterns that reveal how our nightly rest is intertwined with mental health, cognition, and even the way our brains are wired.

A recent research published in the JAMA Watch has examined the safety of using statins—medications commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol—during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. Historically, statins have been contraindicated during pregnancy due to concerns about potential risks to foetal development.

As wars, disasters, and epidemics continue to upend lives across the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marked world mental health day 2025 with a clear message — mental health must be protected in humanitarian emergencies.

In a world drowning in junk food, a tiny leaf barely an inch tall is emerging as a silent warrior for health — the microgreen. These young seedlings of vegetables and herbs are becoming a global health trend, adding a burst of colour, texture, and flavour to salads and dishes.

A month-long typhoid vaccination campaign will begin in the country today.

Officials blame poor publicity and limited awareness among parents and teachers

The 250-bed General Hospital in Tangail has been struggling to provide adequate healthcare services due to a severe shortage of doctors and other staff.

Exercise may help protect or even enhance the function of the neurones in Parkinsonian brains.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and its impact on infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is drawing growing attention.

Nearly 42,000 people in the Gaza Strip had sustained life-changing injuries caused by the ongoing conflict, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates released at the time. One in four of these injuries was in children.

A new study published in PLOS Global Public Health found that improvements in mental health were the strongest predictor of increased life satisfaction. Researchers from Sheffield Hallam University, led by Professor Steve Haake, developed a new model to evaluate changes in life satisfaction, using participants of Parkrun—a free weekly 5k running event in the UK—as a case study.

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in people with type 1 diabetes, yet there has been uncertainty about whether cholesterol-lowering statin medications are effective for preventing it in this group. A recent study is helping to change that view — and it brings some hopeful news.

Recently, icddr,b held a dissemination seminar titled “Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh: Insights from the ARCH Study” in Dhaka.

Regular self examination of your breasts or chest can help you become familiar with what is normal for your body—and make it easier to spot changes that might require medical review. Everyone should check their breasts about once a month to notice any unusual signs.

Globally, health systems are beginning to recognise the limitations of traditional input and output indicators.

The United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) is a multilateral platform convened by the UN General Assembly to engage 193 Member States at the highest political level.

Every year on September 29, the world observes the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.

Every year, World Pharmacists’ Day on 26 September reminds us of the vital role pharmacists play in global healthcare. While Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in pharmaceutical manufacturing—the broader role of pharmacists in direct patient care remains underutilised.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) released its second Global Hypertension Report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it under control either through medication or addressing modifiable health risks.