UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug US President Trump says he is taking — from... GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine —... Environment 26 May, 2020
First signs if a COVID-19 vaccine works possible in autumn First signs if a COVID-19 vaccine works possible in autumn ZURICH: First indications of the effectiveness of a potential vaccine against coronavirus may be available in the autumn, the head of the GAVI vaccine alliance told a... ZURICH: First indications of the effectiveness of a potential vaccine against coronavirus may be... Environment 25 May, 2020
Coronavirus vaccine safe in early trial, hydroxychloroquine may increase death risk Coronavirus vaccine safe in early trial, hydroxychloroquine may increase death risk The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness... The following is a brief roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and... Environment 23 May, 2020
US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine US secures 300 million doses of potential AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine BENGALURU/LONDON: The United States has secured almost a third of AstraZeneca's one billion possible COVID-19 vaccine doses by pledging up to $1.2 billion, as the world's... BENGALURU/LONDON: The United States has secured almost a third of AstraZeneca's one billion possible... Environment 21 May, 2020
US births fall, and virus could drive them down more US births fall, and virus could drive them down more NEW YORK: US births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35 years. The decline is the latest sign of a prolonged national “baby... NEW YORK: US births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35... Environment 20 May, 2020
Trump's use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India Trump's use of malaria drug likely to be welcomed in India NEW DELHI: President Donald Trump’s declaration that he was taking an antimalarial drug of dubious effectiveness to help fend off the coronavirus will likely be welcomed... NEW DELHI: President Donald Trump’s declaration that he was taking an antimalarial drug of dubious... Environment 19 May, 2020
UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list UK adds loss of smell and taste to COVID-19 symptom list LONDON: The United Kingdom has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19 symptoms including fever and new continuous cough - a step that it hopes... LONDON: The United Kingdom has added the loss of smell and taste to its official list of COVID-19... Environment 18 May, 2020
Retinoblastoma control and management Retinoblastoma control and management World Retinoblastoma Week is an opportunity to raise global awareness about this cancer that affects children’s eyes. During this year’s World Retinoblastoma Week from... World Retinoblastoma Week is an opportunity to raise global awareness about this cancer that affects... Environment 16 May, 2020
EU: Possible virus drug approval ‘before the summer’ EU: Possible virus drug approval ‘before the summer’ LONDON: The European Medicines Agency predicted that there could be licensed drugs to treat the new coronavirus in the next few months and that a vaccine might even be... LONDON: The European Medicines Agency predicted that there could be licensed drugs to treat the new... Environment 14 May, 2020
UN warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic UN warns of global mental health crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic LONDON: A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and disease and forced into isolation, poverty and anxiety by the... LONDON: A mental illness crisis is looming as millions of people worldwide are surrounded by death and... Environment 14 May, 2020
US allows use of 1st drug shown to help virus recovery US allows use of 1st drug shown to help virus recovery WASHINGTON: US regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to help some COVID-19 patients recover faster, a milestone in the global search for... WASHINGTON: US regulators on Friday allowed emergency use of the first drug that appears to help some... Environment 02 May, 2020
Maker of coronavirus trial drug aims for wide distribution says Gilead CEO Maker of coronavirus trial drug aims for wide distribution says Gilead CEO LONDON: Gilead Sciences, which manufactures remdesivir, is focused on making the experimental coronavirus drug accessible and affordable to as many people as possible... LONDON: Gilead Sciences, which manufactures remdesivir, is focused on making the experimental... Environment 01 May, 2020
Handwashing: A brief history and method Handwashing: A brief history and method In 1846, when doctors and medical students delivered babies after coming back from the autopsy lab, the death rate of the postpartum women was found to be 18 per cent. This... In 1846, when doctors and medical students delivered babies after coming back from the autopsy lab, the... Environment 22 Apr, 2020
Coronavirus the musical: US scientists turn virus into melody to aid research Coronavirus the musical: US scientists turn virus into melody to aid research From tinkling harmonies as the virus disarms cells to clashing and stormy as it replicates, US scientists have translated the novel coronavirus’ spiked protein structure... From tinkling harmonies as the virus disarms cells to clashing and stormy as it replicates, US scientists... Environment 21 Apr, 2020
Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms Reports suggest many have had coronavirus with no symptoms A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms, fueling hope that it will turn out to be much less lethal than... A flood of new research suggests that far more people have had the coronavirus without any symptoms,... Environment 20 Apr, 2020
What are coronavirus antibody tests? What are coronavirus antibody tests? With most Americans under stay-at-home orders to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and more than 2 million people infected globally, talk is turning to how... With most Americans under stay-at-home orders to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and... Environment 16 Apr, 2020
Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market Fears of 'Wild West' as COVID-19 blood tests hit the market WASHINGTON: Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of Americans can safely return to work and school. But public health... WASHINGTON: Blood tests for the coronavirus could play a key role in deciding whether millions of... Environment 13 Apr, 2020
'We're all in with our patients': An ER doctor's virus fight 'We're all in with our patients': An ER doctor's virus fight NEW YORK: The call comes over the emergency-room loudspeakers: Sick patient. Everyone needed. The patient is struggling to breathe, his blood-oxygen level a... NEW YORK: The call comes over the emergency-room loudspeakers: Sick patient. Everyone needed. The... Environment 12 Apr, 2020
UK doctors' and nurses' lives at risk from lack of protection kit-unions UK doctors' and nurses' lives at risk from lack of protection kit-unions LONDON: Doctors and nurses treating patients with COVID-19 in Britain are putting their lives at risk because of a lack of protective kit for frontline staff, their unions... LONDON: Doctors and nurses treating patients with COVID-19 in Britain are putting their lives at risk... Environment 11 Apr, 2020
13 myths about COVID-19 debunked by WHO 13 myths about COVID-19 debunked by WHO KATHMANDU: As of April 8, 2020, there have been 1,317,130 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 74,306 deaths, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). The new... KATHMANDU: As of April 8, 2020, there have been 1,317,130 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 74,306... Environment 08 Apr, 2020
Sports Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title Atletico will now turn its focus to the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal staring later this month.
Sports Nepal defeats Italy to register first win in ICC Women's T20 Challenge Trophy Nepal has secured its first win in the ICC Women's Twenty20 Challenge Trophy, defeating Italy by 50 runs in a match played at the Rwanda Cricket Stadium in Rwanda today.
Sports Rinku Singh comes to the rescue as Kolkata beats Rajasthan by 4 wickets for its first IPL win In Sunday’s evening game, IPL leader Punjab Kings hosted Lucknow Super Giants in New Chandigarh.
World Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect.
Business Processed fuels cost more than crude oil: NOC According to data cited by the NOC, as of April 16, 2026, the price of crude oil stood at 99.6 US dollars per barrel, while petrol was priced at 139.3 US dollars and diesel at 228.1 US dollars.
Business Ncell launches 'Pahilo SIM' offer for SEE students Ncell has introduced a special ‘Pahilo SIM’ package targeting students who have appeared in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), offering bundled telecom, learning and gaming services at a subsidised rate.
Nepal Demolition drive targets encroached structures along Birgunj's main road The Road Division Office, Hetauda, launched a demolition drive in Birgunj early Sunday morning, pulling down structures built in encroachment of the main road under the Tribhuvan Highway.
Nepal Verify social media information before sharing: Minister Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina has urged the public to verify information circulating on social media, stating that not all content shared online is accurate or authentic.
World Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week.
