One more STIDH staffer diagnosed with dengue One more STIDH staffer diagnosed with dengue Kathmandu, August 23 One more staffer of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital was found to have been infected with dengue virus. With this, the number of... Kathmandu, August 23 One more staffer of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital was found... Environment 24 Aug, 2019
Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water: UN Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water: UN GENEVA: The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into... GENEVA: The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to... Environment 22 Aug, 2019
Fifty-five dengue cases reported in Kathmandu valley Fifty-five dengue cases reported in Kathmandu valley Kathmandu, August 21 Number of patients suffering from dengue reached 55 in Kathmandu valley. Epidemiology and Disease Control Division revealed that these patients have... Kathmandu, August 21 Number of patients suffering from dengue reached 55 in Kathmandu valley.... Environment 22 Aug, 2019
Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia? Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia? LONDON: Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses, said researchers on Tuesday in a study based on health... LONDON: Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental... Environment 21 Aug, 2019
Congo to use second vaccine to fight Ebola Congo to use second vaccine to fight Ebola KINSHASA: The head of Congo's Ebola response says another vaccine will be used to fight the outbreak that has killed more than 1,800 people in a year. Dr Jean-Jaques... KINSHASA: The head of Congo's Ebola response says another vaccine will be used to fight the outbreak that... Environment 20 Aug, 2019
Drug deptt warns it will scrap licence Drug deptt warns it will scrap licence Kathmandu, August 19 Department of Drug Administration, issuing a notice today, warned retailers and wholesale pharmacies that their licence would be scrapped if they... Kathmandu, August 19 Department of Drug Administration, issuing a notice today, warned retailers and... Environment 20 Aug, 2019
Twenty-four school children infected Twenty-four school children infected Kathmandu, August 17 Twenty-four students from among 73 schools in Kathmandu district were found infected with lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, a... Kathmandu, August 17 Twenty-four students from among 73 schools in Kathmandu district were found... Environment 18 Aug, 2019
Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival LONDON: Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever after two experimental drugs showed survival rates of as much as 90% in a... LONDON: Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever after two... Environment 14 Aug, 2019
No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines: experts No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines: experts BRUSSELS: As the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning that shortages of some medicines could worsen in... BRUSSELS: As the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health... Environment 12 Aug, 2019
Study shows Apple devices in combo with apps could identify dementia Study shows Apple devices in combo with apps could identify dementia Drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Thursday early results from a study suggest that Apple Inc devices, including the iPhone, in combination with digital apps could differentiate... Drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Thursday early results from a study suggest that Apple Inc devices, including... Environment 09 Aug, 2019
Medicare to cover breakthrough gene therapy for some cancers Medicare to cover breakthrough gene therapy for some cancers WASHINGTON: Expanding access to a promising but costly treatment, Medicare said Wednesday it will cover for some blood cancers a breakthrough gene therapy that revs up a... WASHINGTON: Expanding access to a promising but costly treatment, Medicare said Wednesday it will cover... Environment 08 Aug, 2019
After years of waiting, medical marijuana sold in Louisiana After years of waiting, medical marijuana sold in Louisiana BATON ROUGE: A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first people to purchase medical marijuana in Louisiana on Tuesday, as the... BATON ROUGE: A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first... Environment 07 Aug, 2019
Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to infants. The composition of breast milk changes across the day, giving... Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to... Environment 06 Aug, 2019
1-year-old daughter, wife of Congo's Goma victim have Ebola 1-year-old daughter, wife of Congo's Goma victim have Ebola KINSHASA: Â The wife and 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Goma this week have tested positive for the disease, health officials confirmed Thursday, the... KINSHASA: Â The wife and 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Goma this week have tested... Environment 02 Aug, 2019
How do you design a home for someone with autism? How do you design a home for someone with autism? What if every time the bathroom fan buzzed, you became unhinged? Or you lived in a place where it felt impossible to avoid curious neighbours whenever you went outside? Or... What if every time the bathroom fan buzzed, you became unhinged? Or you lived in a place where it felt... Environment 01 Aug, 2019
Utah’s medical pot distribution, growing plans face scrutiny Utah’s medical pot distribution, growing plans face scrutiny SALT LAKE CITY: Utah officials preparing to launch the state’s medical marijuana program next year face mounting pressure from county attorneys to scrap plans for a... SALT LAKE CITY: Utah officials preparing to launch the state’s medical marijuana program next year face... Environment 01 Aug, 2019
Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma KINSHASA: Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of more than 2 million people whose first confirmed case in this... KINSHASA: Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of... Environment 31 Jul, 2019
Congo student with Ebola still finds a way to take exams Congo student with Ebola still finds a way to take exams BENI: Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death when he, too, was diagnosed with the disease, the young man had a... BENI: Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death... Environment 25 Jul, 2019
Deep distrust undermines effort to fight Ebola in Congo Deep distrust undermines effort to fight Ebola in Congo BENI: Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was the reason he was vomiting blood. The 30-year-old man wouldn't give... BENI: Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was... Environment 24 Jul, 2019
Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study LONDON: Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in Vietnam, Laos and northern Thailand after spreading rapidly from... LONDON: Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in... Environment 23 Jul, 2019
Nepal UN minority rights expert Nicolas Levrat visiting Nepal from Dec 4–13 UN Special Rapporteur on minority issues Nicolas Levrat has begun an official visit to Nepal, scheduled from 4 to 13 December 2025, to assess the situation of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the country.
Business MetLife Nepal partners with Beema Gojima App to launch exclusive digital insurance packages MetLife Nepal has partnered with Neoassure Insurance Agent Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the digital insurance platform Beema Gojima, to introduce a range of exclusive insurance packages that customers can now purchase directly through the mobile app.
Opinion More research-based analyses, please!: Why perceptions of Nepali institutions matter State repression during the GenZ protests on September 8 fueled more intensified demonstrations the following day, on September 9, and led the country to what is in front of our eyes.
World Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine Putin refused to elaborate on what Russia could accept or reject, and none of the other officials involved offered details of the talks.
Sports Root finally scores an Ashes century for England in Australia and makes it a big one Root went to the crease in the third over with England reeling at 5-2 after Starc's opening burst.
Sports Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield Another win for Arsenal. More misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot.
Nepal Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane project reaches 76% physical progress The Narayanghat–Butwal four-lane road project has achieved 76 per cent physical progress along the 65-kilometre stretch, according to the Narayanghat–Butwal Road Project (Eastern Section) Office.
Sports Sudurpaschim Royals' unbeaten run continues; Kathmandu Gorkhas qualify for play-offs Sudurpaschim Royals and Kathmandu Gorkhas registered convincing victories in Tuesday’s fixtures of the ongoing Siddhartha Bank Nepal Premier League in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu PM Karki vows to hold election on scheduled date Prime Minister Sushila Karki has reaffirmed that the government is preparing to hold the parliamentary election on the announced date, March 5, 2026.
