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
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
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.
