A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's LOS ANGELES: A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia even if you have genes that raise your risk for these... LOS ANGELES: A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia... Environment 15 Jul, 2019
Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say HONG KONG: Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill have created an unprecedented mental health problem that the city is not... HONG KONG: Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill have... Environment 09 Jul, 2019
Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment CHICAGO: Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treatment, a large, US government-funded analysis found. Previous... CHICAGO: Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking... Environment 06 Jul, 2019
1 child dies, 3 sickened by E coli linked to San Diego fair 1 child dies, 3 sickened by E coli linked to San Diego fair SAN DIEGO: Authorities say E coli bacteria encountered at the San Diego County Fair has killed one child and sickened three others. A Friday night release from the San... SAN DIEGO: Authorities say E coli bacteria encountered at the San Diego County Fair has killed one child... Environment 30 Jun, 2019
Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines Study shows major real-world impact of cervical cancer vaccines LONDON: Vaccination against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer is having a major impact on stopping infections and should significantly reduce cases of... LONDON: Vaccination against the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer is having a major impact... Environment 27 Jun, 2019
Brazil says deaths from dengue up 163% in first half of year Brazil says deaths from dengue up 163% in first half of year RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's health ministry says deaths from dengue fever in the last six months have risen 163% from the same period last year. The ministry said in a note... RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil's health ministry says deaths from dengue fever in the last six months have risen... Environment 25 Jun, 2019
Millions of pigs culled as swine fever spreads through Asia Millions of pigs culled as swine fever spreads through Asia HANOI: Millions of pigs have been culled in China and Vietnam as a UN food agency urges Asian governments to make containing virulent African swine fever their top... HANOI: Millions of pigs have been culled in China and Vietnam as a UN food agency urges Asian governments... Environment 21 Jun, 2019
Researchers identify five key 'barriers to healthcare' in Nepal Researchers identify five key 'barriers to healthcare' in Nepal KATHMANDU: Researchers for a group of universities have identified five key 'barriers to healthcare' that discourage people from using healthcare services in... KATHMANDU: Researchers for a group of universities have identified five key 'barriers to healthcare' that... Environment 19 Jun, 2019
Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola Porous border could hinder efforts to stem spread of Ebola MPONDWE: Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda to visit nearby family and friends and go to the busy... MPONDWE: Several well-trodden paths crisscross this lush area where people walk between Congo and Uganda... Environment 19 Jun, 2019
Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies BWERA, UGANDA: The isolation ward for Ebola patients is a tent erected in the garden of the local hospital. Gloves are given out sparingly to health workers. And when the... BWERA, UGANDA: The isolation ward for Ebola patients is a tent erected in the garden of the local... Environment 16 Jun, 2019
UN says Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a global emergency UN says Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a global emergency GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Friday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo — which spilled into Uganda this week — is an “extraordinary event†of deep... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Friday said the Ebola outbreak in Congo — which spilled into... Environment 15 Jun, 2019
New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates ALBANY: New York eliminated the religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday, as the nation’s worst measles outbreak in decades prompts states... ALBANY: New York eliminated the religious exemption to vaccine requirements for schoolchildren Thursday,... Environment 14 Jun, 2019
‘Painkillers no panacea for headache’ ‘Painkillers no panacea for headache’ Migraine headaches are common in female because of hormonal influences Kathmandu, June 11 Taking painkillers to relieve headache is harmful to health, warn health... Migraine headaches are common in female because of hormonal influences Kathmandu, June 11 Taking... Environment 12 Jun, 2019
Medical pot laws no answer for US opioid deaths, study finds Medical pot laws no answer for US opioid deaths, study finds A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths, challenging a favourite talking point of legal pot... A new study shoots down the notion that medical marijuana laws can prevent opioid overdose deaths,... Environment 11 Jun, 2019
Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us Leprosy is an ancient disease, the oldest disease known to be associated with humans, with evidence of characteristic bone pitting and deformities found in burial sites in... Leprosy is an ancient disease, the oldest disease known to be associated with humans, with evidence of... Environment 10 Jun, 2019
Scientists feel chill of crackdown on fetal tissue research Scientists feel chill of crackdown on fetal tissue research WASHINGTON: To save babies from brain-damaging birth defects, University of Pittsburgh scientist Carolyn Coyne studies placentas from fetuses that otherwise would be... WASHINGTON: To save babies from brain-damaging birth defects, University of Pittsburgh scientist Carolyn... Environment 09 Jun, 2019
One in four Ebola cases undetected in Congo: WHO One in four Ebola cases undetected in Congo: WHO GENEVA: Roughly a quarter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo are estimated to be going undetected or found too late, a World Health Organization (WHO) expert said on... GENEVA: Roughly a quarter of Ebola infections in eastern Congo are estimated to be going undetected or... Environment 07 Jun, 2019
NKorea ignores calls for joint African swine efforts: Seoul NKorea ignores calls for joint African swine efforts: Seoul SEOUL: South Korea said Wednesday North Korea has so far ignored its calls for joint efforts to stem the spread of highly contagious African swine fever following an... SEOUL: South Korea said Wednesday North Korea has so far ignored its calls for joint efforts to stem the... Environment 05 Jun, 2019
Nipah virus resurfaces in India's Kerala after killing 17 last year Nipah virus resurfaces in India's Kerala after killing 17 last year NEW DELHI: The deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus has resurfaced in the southern Indian state of Kerala a year after it killed 17 people, state officials said on... NEW DELHI: The deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus has resurfaced in the southern Indian state of... Environment 05 Jun, 2019
Perk up: California says coffee cancer risk insignificant Perk up: California says coffee cancer risk insignificant LOS ANGELES: California officially gave its blessing to coffee Monday, declaring the beverage does not pose a "significant" cancer risk. The rule, proposed a year ago by... LOS ANGELES: California officially gave its blessing to coffee Monday, declaring the beverage does not... Environment 04 Jun, 2019
Kathmandu Discussions held regarding resolving Kathmandu Valley waste management The Ministry of Urban Development has held discussions with the stakeholders regarding resolving problems seen in the management of solid waste in Kathmandu Valley.
World Pakistan partially stops mobile and internet services ahead of pro-Imran Khan protest Pakistan Sunday suspended mobile and internet services “in areas with security concerns†as supporters of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan geared up for a protest in the capital.
Nepal Miklajung Rural Municipality and Minamitane city of Japan establish sister city ties Miklajung Rural Municipality of Morang and the Minamitane City of Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan have established sister city relations.
Nepal Speaker Ghimire meets with Cambodian counterpart Speaker at the House of Representatives (HoR) Devraj Ghimire, who is on a five-day visit to Cambodia, had a courtesy meeting with the President of the Cambodian lower house, the National Assembly, on Saturday evening, according to Speaker Ghimire's secretariat.
Nepal Making quality water supply accessible to all is government's main responsibility: Minister Yadav Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation, Pradeep Yadav, has said that it is the government's primary responsibility to making quality drinking water accessible to all.
Business Gold prices surge by Rs 1,700 per tola; Silver also climbs The price of gold in the domestic market saw a rise of Rs 1,700 per tola today.
Sports Ranak, Rachel claim titles in 'Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition 2024' Ranak Upreti and Rachel Davidson emerged as champions in the ‘Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition – 2024,’ held at the Kathmandu Sports Climbing Center (KSCC) on Saturday.
Opinion In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.†Few truer words were ever spoken.
Nepal Ramechap sees rise in Junar production Junar or sweet orange production has increased in Ramechhap this year. Thanks to the suitable climate and proper use of treatment and nutrients , production of the citrus fruit has increased in the district.
