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
‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in ageing ‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in ageing NEW YORK: Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die. As they build up in your body, studies suggest, they promote ageing and the conditions that come with it... NEW YORK: Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die. As they build up in your body, studies... Environment 15 May, 2019
People, health workers lack awareness of lupus People, health workers lack awareness of lupus Kathmandu, May 11 Many people in the country have neither heard about the disease named lupus nor know anything about what the disease is. Due to lack of awareness about... Kathmandu, May 11 Many people in the country have neither heard about the disease named lupus nor know... Environment 12 May, 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.
