WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international... Environment 18 Jul, 2019
New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's LOS ANGELES: New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease and how this most common form of dementia... LOS ANGELES: New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop... Environment 17 Jul, 2019
UK doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head UK doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head LONDON: Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital to separate their skulls, brains and blood vessels, doctors said... LONDON: Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns 20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns LONDON: More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against life-threatening diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus,... LONDON: More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city BENI: After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city. Only upon arrival at his destination did anyone suspect he had the... BENI: After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city.... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
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
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.