Smoking's mental health bomb: Anxiety, memory loss, and sleep woes
Smoking's mental health bomb: Anxiety, memory loss, and sleep woes

Smoking negatively impacts mental health, with nicotine constricting blood vessels and reducing blood flow to the brain. Dr. Sameer Malhotra, senior director at Max Super Speciality Hospital, explains that smoking can also lead to atherosclerosis, further limiting blood flow, which can affect both...

Dhaka ranks 5th among cities with worst air quality Saturday
Dhaka ranks 5th among cities with worst air quality Saturday

At 9:07 AM on Saturday, Dhaka recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 189, placing it fifth among the worlds most polluted cities. Delhi, India, topped the list with an AQI of 216, followed by Phnom Penh, Cambodia (215), Yangon, Myanmar (211), and Kampala, Uganda (205). Dhakas AQI level of 189 falls...

Multiple sclerosis raises mental health risks during and after pregnancy
Multiple sclerosis raises mental health risks during and after pregnancy

A recent study shows that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) face notably higher rates of mental health issues during pregnancy and the first year postpartum, compared to those without MS. The findings suggest a critical need for targeted mental health screening and interventions for this...