Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study... Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make... Environment 14 Feb, 2020
China still mostly closed down as virus deaths pass 1,000 China still mostly closed down as virus deaths pass 1,000 BEIJING: China remains mostly closed for business, as the daily death toll from a new virus topped 100 for the first time, pushing the total above 1,000. Despite the... BEIJING: China remains mostly closed for business, as the daily death toll from a new virus topped 100... Environment 11 Feb, 2020
British scientist makes breakthrough in race for coronavirus vaccine: Sky British scientist makes breakthrough in race for coronavirus vaccine: Sky LONDON: A leading British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race for a coronavirus vaccine by reducing a part of the normal development time from "two to... LONDON: A leading British scientist has made a significant breakthrough in the race for a coronavirus... Environment 05 Feb, 2020
Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia LONDON: Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global... LONDON: Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in... Environment 05 Feb, 2020
British drugmaker GSK to collaborate with CEPI in effort to develop coronavirus vaccine British drugmaker GSK to collaborate with CEPI in effort to develop coronavirus... British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Plc is collaborating with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to contribute towards the effort of developing a... British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline Plc is collaborating with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness... Environment 03 Feb, 2020
Pasteur Institute eyes coronavirus vaccine in 2021 Pasteur Institute eyes coronavirus vaccine in 2021 PARIS: France's Pasteur Institute Foundation said on Friday it had set up a taskforce aimed at developing a vaccine against the coronavirus in 20 months. The United... PARIS: France's Pasteur Institute Foundation said on Friday it had set up a taskforce aimed at developing... Environment 01 Feb, 2020
Do masks offer protection from new virus? It depends Do masks offer protection from new virus? It depends SEATTLE: People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus from China at bay. Some companies have required them for employees.... SEATTLE: People around the world are buying up protective face masks in hopes of keeping the new virus... Environment 31 Jan, 2020
Readiness key to detect, combat spread of new coronavirus: WHO Readiness key to detect, combat spread of new coronavirus: WHO KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia has urged countries in the Region to remain vigilant and strengthen readiness to rapidly detect any case of... KATHMANDU: The World Health Organization (WHO), South-East Asia has urged countries in the Region to... Environment 30 Jan, 2020
Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying Health experts: Human-to-human spread of new virus worrying BEIJING: World health officials expressed “great concern” Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is starting to spread between people outside of China, a troubling... BEIJING: World health officials expressed “great concern” Wednesday that a dangerous new virus is... Environment 30 Jan, 2020
With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine With Wuhan virus genetic code in hand, scientists begin work on a vaccine CHICAGO/LONDON: When a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) met for the first time this week, its members had expected... CHICAGO/LONDON: When a newly organised vaccine research group at the US National Institutes of Health... Environment 25 Jan, 2020
More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus More vegetables, doctor's visits for Shanghai elderly looking to beat virus SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps against the spread of a new virus, monitoring their health, staying... SHANGHAI: Senior citizens in China's commercial capital of Shanghai are taking preventive steps... Environment 23 Jan, 2020
Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus Man quarantined after Hong Kong's first preliminary positive test for Wuhan virus HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary positive result in a test for the new flu-like coronavirus found in an... HONG KONG: Hong Kong quarantined a 39-year-old man on Wednesday after the city's first preliminary... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak Hong Kong on high alert to tackle coronavirus outbreak DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that has killed nine people in mainland China, the city's commerce... DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: Hong Kong's government is on high alert to deal with a new flu-like coronavirus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Science Says: What to know about the viral outbreak in China Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that originated in China. Governments are stepping up surveillance of... Health authorities are closely watching an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new virus that... Environment 22 Jan, 2020
China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia in city of Wuhan Authorities have so far confirmed at least 217... Chinese health expert confirms virus can pass person-to-person Fourth person dies from pneumonia... Environment 21 Jan, 2020
Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 Cases of new viral pneumonia in China surpass 200 BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday, including the first cases in the capital. The outbreak coincides... BEIJING: China reported a sharp rise in the number of people infected with a new coronavirus on Monday,... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities China confirms 139 new cases of pneumonia over weekend, virus spreads to new cities SHANGHAI: An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities reported on Monday, with 139 new cases found over the weekend, including... SHANGHAI: An outbreak of coronavirus in China is spreading to more cities, Chinese authorities... Environment 20 Jan, 2020
TB patients continue to face medication barrier TB patients continue to face medication barrier Kathmandu, January 18 TB patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion of treatment. Researchers said barriers to access health... Kathmandu, January 18 TB patients continue to experience barriers in access, diagnosis and completion... Environment 19 Jan, 2020
China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday China reports new Wuhan virus cases ahead of key holiday BEIJING: Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia following an outbreak of what is believed to be a new coronavirus... BEIJING: Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia... Environment 18 Jan, 2020
3 African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies 3 African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies TOMALI, MALAWI: A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only vaccine against malaria, one of... TOMALI, MALAWI: A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is... Environment 16 Jan, 2020
Nepal Record holder climber Nima Rinji Sherpa meets Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar in India Record-holding climber Nima Rinji Sherpa met with Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, among others, in Mumbai, India.
Nepal 11 million donated to set up dialysis center The Lions Club has donated Rs 11.1 million for setting up a dialysis center at the GP Koirala national centre for respiratory diseases at Belchautara, Shuklagandaki Municipality-5 in Tanahun.
Nepal 372 drug peddlers arrested in 10 months The District Police Office, Jhapa has arrested 372 drug peddlers in the past ten months. This also includes drug abusers, who were arrested from various parts of the district.
Environment More than 5,000 forest fires in ten months A total of 5,130 incidents of wild fire have taken place in a period of about ten months.
Business Trishuli 3B hub station comes into operation The Trishuli 3B Hub Station, built under the Chilime-Trishuli 220 kV transmission line project in Pahirebensi of Kispang Rural Municipality, Nuwakot, has been inaugurated.
Business Call to increase use of electric vehicles Stakeholders have emphasized the need to increase the use of electric vehicles for prosperous tourism in the country.
Kathmandu Oli calls for end to parliament obstruction CPN-UML Chair KP Oli has insisted on the need to end the parliamentary impasse to meet the constitutional deadline for budget presentation by Jestha 15 (May 28).
Nepal CM Karki expands Koshi govt with induction of seven ministers Chief Minister of Koshi Province, Hikmat Kumar Karki, has inducted seven ministers into his Cabinet: five full ministers and two ministers of state.
Lifestyle Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws Abu Dhabi represents a completely untapped market for Side Hustle.