‘Unhealthy lifestyle fuels diabetes prevalence’ ‘Unhealthy lifestyle fuels diabetes prevalence’ Kathmandu, November 13 Around 60 per cent of patients who visited endocrine department at Bir Hospital were diagnosed with diabetes. Of the 250-odd patients, who... Kathmandu, November 13 Around 60 per cent of patients who visited endocrine department at Bir... Environment 14 Nov, 2019
Warrior pose: Sierra Leone's soldiers heal trauma with yoga Warrior pose: Sierra Leone's soldiers heal trauma with yoga FREETOWN: Sergeant Felixon Musa stands tall, arms raised in front of a group of 100 Sierra Leonean soldiers, taking them through a yoga routine he thinks is as... FREETOWN: Sergeant Felixon Musa stands tall, arms raised in front of a group of 100 Sierra Leonean... Environment 05 Nov, 2019
Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint MONTREAL: Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been unwittingly exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water, with contamination in several cities consistently... MONTREAL: Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been unwittingly exposed to high levels of lead in... Environment 04 Nov, 2019
Biogen, Eisai revive plans for Alzheimer's drug, surprising market Biogen, Eisai revive plans for Alzheimer's drug, surprising market Partners say they will seek FDA approval for aducanumab A new analysis of trials gives a glimmer of hope FDA approval not guaranteed - analyst Biogen Inc... Partners say they will seek FDA approval for aducanumab A new analysis of trials gives a glimmer... Environment 23 Oct, 2019
India's HIV-positive trans people find 'new strength' in technology India's HIV-positive trans people find 'new strength' in technology NEW DELHI: Shoved, cursed and ridiculed, Nisha's hospital visits were always stressful as a transgender woman and got worse after she was diagnosed as HIV-positive. But... NEW DELHI: Shoved, cursed and ridiculed, Nisha's hospital visits were always stressful as a transgender... Environment 15 Oct, 2019
How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy NEW YORK: Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers says... NEW YORK: Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up... Environment 01 Oct, 2019
Central America's dengue epidemic deadly in Honduras Central America's dengue epidemic deadly in Honduras TEGUCIGALPA: In a ward usually reserved for juvenile burn victims, children lay listlessly under mosquito nets next to worried parents. On a recent day, 9-year-old Carlos... TEGUCIGALPA: In a ward usually reserved for juvenile burn victims, children lay listlessly under mosquito... Environment 20 Sep, 2019
Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy WASHINGTON: A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus. Pollution... WASHINGTON: A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond... Environment 18 Sep, 2019
Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy WASHINGTON: Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for... WASHINGTON: Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut... Environment 14 Sep, 2019
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since Aug 28 Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since Aug 28 KHARTOUM: There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan's Blue Nile state since Aug 28, the health ministry said in a statement. The ministry reported... KHARTOUM: There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan's Blue Nile state since Aug 28,... Environment 14 Sep, 2019
A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the... Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV... Environment 12 Sep, 2019
Trump administration seeks ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth addiction Trump administration seeks ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth addiction WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration announced plans on Wednesday to remove all flavoured e-cigarettes from store shelves in a widening crackdown on vaping, as... WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration announced plans on Wednesday to remove all flavoured... Environment 12 Sep, 2019
Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief MANCHESTER: Gently lifting a wooden frame containing dozens of Italian honeybees, Vince Ylitalo seemed transfixed as he and several other veterans inspected the buzzing... MANCHESTER: Gently lifting a wooden frame containing dozens of Italian honeybees, Vince Ylitalo seemed... Environment 11 Sep, 2019
Rising risk: Flood damage now a mental health threat in Britain Rising risk: Flood damage now a mental health threat in Britain LONDON: People in Britain whose homes are damaged by floods, storms or other wild weather are 50% more likely to suffer mental health problems such as depression or... LONDON: People in Britain whose homes are damaged by floods, storms or other wild weather are 50%... Environment 05 Sep, 2019
Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death LONDON: People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying - probably from severe kidney damage - within a year of leaving the hospital,... LONDON: People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying - probably... Environment 05 Sep, 2019
Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000 Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000 Death toll tops 2,000; confirmed & probable cases above 3,000 Teams struggling to curb virus in remote, conflict-hit areas Congo girl dies in neighbouring... Death toll tops 2,000; confirmed & probable cases above 3,000 Teams struggling to curb virus in... Environment 31 Aug, 2019
Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO GENEVA: Every region in the world, except the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of cases of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease that can kill or... GENEVA: Every region in the world, except the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of... Environment 29 Aug, 2019
'Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights' 'Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights' As regulations have not been formulated till date, there is no uniformity in service charges at health facilities Kathmandu, August 26 Although the Parliament endorsed... As regulations have not been formulated till date, there is no uniformity in service charges at health... Environment 27 Aug, 2019
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
Kathmandu CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.
Nepal 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday.
Lifestyle Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Nepal Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.
Sports Millsberry crowned champions of 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Basketball Tournament Millsberry were crowned champions of the 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Boys’ Basketball Tournament on Friday, securing the title after an impressive run throughout the competition.
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
