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
Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers CHICAGO: Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of lung, breast and prostate cancer, doctors reported at... CHICAGO: Newer drugs are substantially improving the chances of survival for some people with... Environment 04 Jun, 2019
Researchers pose as heroin users to find treatment gaps Researchers pose as heroin users to find treatment gaps Posing as heroin users seeking help, researchers contacted hundreds of treatment clinics in US states with the highest overdose death rates. The "secret shoppers" were... Posing as heroin users seeking help, researchers contacted hundreds of treatment clinics in US states... Environment 04 Jun, 2019
China reports H5N6 bird flu outbreak in Xinjiang China reports H5N6 bird flu outbreak in Xinjiang BEIJING: China has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu in Horgos in the far western Xinjiang region. The outbreak killed 1,015 out of 2,545 birds... BEIJING: China has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N6 bird flu in Horgos in the far western... Environment 03 Jun, 2019
Lynparza stalls pancreatic cancer in patients with BRCA mutations: study Lynparza stalls pancreatic cancer in patients with BRCA mutations: study CHICAGO: AstraZeneca and Merck & Co's Lynparza helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who carry BRCA gene mutations go longer without their disease worsening... CHICAGO: AstraZeneca and Merck & Co's Lynparza helped patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who... Environment 02 Jun, 2019
WHO counts down Africa polio clock despite fears of new outbreak WHO counts down Africa polio clock despite fears of new outbreak GENEVA: Africa could be declared free of endemic "wild" polio early next year if a strain last seen in Nigeria almost three years ago does not resurface, the World... GENEVA: Africa could be declared free of endemic "wild" polio early next year if a strain last seen... Environment 29 May, 2019
Scientists zoom in on bug behind Strep throat and scarlet fever Scientists zoom in on bug behind Strep throat and scarlet fever LONDON: Scientists studying a bacterium that causes scarlet fever, severe sore throat and a form of heart disease say they are closer to developing a vaccine that could... LONDON: Scientists studying a bacterium that causes scarlet fever, severe sore throat and a form of... Environment 28 May, 2019
Study suggests e-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk Study suggests e-cigarette flavorings may pose heart risk WASHINGTON: E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a clue that their flavourings may be bad for the heart. Longtime... WASHINGTON: E-cigarettes aren’t considered as risky as regular cigarettes, but researchers have found a... Environment 28 May, 2019
Cases of thyroid disorder on the rise, many lack awareness Cases of thyroid disorder on the rise, many lack awareness Kathmandu, May 25 Contrary to the misconception that thyroid problem occurs only in women, a number of men are found to be suffering from the disease. However, many... Kathmandu, May 25 Contrary to the misconception that thyroid problem occurs only in women, a number of... Environment 26 May, 2019
Research on children’s health risks in doubt over EPA funds Research on children’s health risks in doubt over EPA funds WASHINGTON: Long-running research projects credited with pivotal discoveries about the harm that pesticides, air pollution and other hazards pose to children are in... WASHINGTON: Long-running research projects credited with pivotal discoveries about the harm that... Environment 22 May, 2019
New autism research on single neurons suggests signaling problems in brain circuits New autism research on single neurons suggests signaling problems in brain circuits Autism affects at least 2% of children in the United States – an estimated 1 in 59. This is challenging for both the patients and their parents or caregivers. What’s... Autism affects at least 2% of children in the United States – an estimated 1 in 59. This is challenging... Environment 20 May, 2019
Vaccine rates rise on long-wary ‘hippie’ island near Seattle Vaccine rates rise on long-wary ‘hippie’ island near Seattle VASHON ISLAND: Sarah Day is a school nurse with “street cred†when it comes to the polarizing issue of vaccines on an idyllic island in Washington state known for... VASHON ISLAND: Sarah Day is a school nurse with “street cred†when it comes to the polarizing... Environment 20 May, 2019
A pregnant man’s tragedy tests gender notions: Blurred lines A pregnant man’s tragedy tests gender notions: Blurred lines When the man arrived at the hospital with severe abdominal pains, a nurse didn’t consider it an emergency, noting that he was obese and had stopped taking blood pressure... When the man arrived at the hospital with severe abdominal pains, a nurse didn’t consider it an... Environment 16 May, 2019
Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it LONDON: Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first "Darwinian" drug development programme in a bid to get ahead of cancer's ability to... LONDON: Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first "Darwinian" drug... Environment 16 May, 2019
Less fat, more fruit may cut risk of dying of breast cancer Less fat, more fruit may cut risk of dying of breast cancer For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and vegetables may lower a woman's risk of dying of breast... For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and... Environment 16 May, 2019
Using a smartphone to sound out sign of kids’ ear infections Using a smartphone to sound out sign of kids’ ear infections WASHINGTON: Researchers have created a way for a smartphone to “hear†a warning sign of ear infections — fluid buildup behind the eardrum. If it pans out,... WASHINGTON: Researchers have created a way for a smartphone to “hear†a warning sign of ear... Environment 16 May, 2019
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.
Nepal Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang up by 10.6% in 2025 Foreign tourist arrivals in Mustang have increased by 10.61 percent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Area Office in Jomsom.
Science and Tech Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They're a climate warning, scientists say Southeast Asia is being pummeled by unusually severe floods this year, as late-arriving storms and relentless rains wreak havoc that has caught many places off guard.
Health Health ministry urges public to take precautions as winter flu cases rise The Ministry of Health and Population has urged the public to remain vigilant against seasonal influenza as flu cases typically rise with dropping temperatures.
