Delivering a baby increases - then lowers - risk of breast cancer: study Delivering a baby increases - then lowers - risk of breast cancer: study Having a baby temporarily increases the risk of breast cancer by about 80 percent compared to the risk in women who have never given birth, researchers behind a new... Having a baby temporarily increases the risk of breast cancer by about 80 percent compared to the... Environment 11 Dec, 2018
Nobel laureates: Despite progress, cancer won’t be wiped out Nobel laureates: Despite progress, cancer won’t be wiped out STOCKHOLM: The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine say they expect substantial advances toward treating cancer in the next several decades although they... STOCKHOLM: The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine say they expect substantial advances... Environment 06 Dec, 2018
Ebola outbreak in east Congo now world's 2nd biggest Ebola outbreak in east Congo now world's 2nd biggest KINSHASA: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the second biggest in history, with 426 confirmed and probable cases, the health ministry said late on... KINSHASA: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the second biggest in history, with 426... Environment 01 Dec, 2018
As Nepal warms, a new health threat looms: dengue fever As Nepal warms, a new health threat looms: dengue fever POKHARA: When Rambhadur Bishwakarma began running a high fever in October, he at first wasn't overly concerned. “I thought the symptoms were of simple flu or usual... POKHARA: When Rambhadur Bishwakarma began running a high fever in October, he at first wasn't overly... Environment 25 Nov, 2018
Implant use increases by 400pc in 10 years Implant use increases by 400pc in 10 years Kathmandu, November 17 The example of Nepal shows how information can help programme designers understand some key challenges and opportunities for improving... Kathmandu, November 17 The example of Nepal shows how information can help programme designers... Environment 18 Nov, 2018
Congo ministry says Ebola outbreak worst in nation’s history Congo ministry says Ebola outbreak worst in nation’s history KINSHASA: Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak is the worst in the country’s recorded history with 319 confirmed and probable cases, the health ministry said. The... KINSHASA: Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak is the worst in the country’s recorded history with 319... Environment 11 Nov, 2018
Children dying of Ebola at unprecedented rate in Congo: health ministry Children dying of Ebola at unprecedented rate in Congo: health ministry GOMA: Children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are dying from Ebola at an unprecedented rate due largely to poor sanitary practices at clinics run by traditional... GOMA: Children in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are dying from Ebola at an unprecedented rate... Environment 29 Oct, 2018
"Yoga essential for healthy living" "Yoga essential for healthy living" MAHOTTARI: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Giriraj Mani Pokhrel, has described yoga as vital for living a healthy life. Inaugurating the seven-day... MAHOTTARI: Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Giriraj Mani Pokhrel, has described yoga... Environment 16 Oct, 2018
C-section births rise rapidly to more than 20 pct worldwide C-section births rise rapidly to more than 20 pct worldwide LONDON: Rates of caesarean section births almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 – from 12 to 21 percent worldwide - new research has found, with the life-saving... LONDON: Rates of caesarean section births almost doubled between 2000 and 2015 – from 12 to 21... Environment 12 Oct, 2018
India on alert as zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur India on alert as zika virus hits tourism hotspot of Jaipur NEW DELHI: India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the zika virus in the popular tourist destination of Jaipur, capital of the northern state of... NEW DELHI: India has sent experts to try to contain an outbreak of the zika virus in the popular... Environment 09 Oct, 2018
WHO plays down risk to Indian children from tainted polio vaccine WHO plays down risk to Indian children from tainted polio vaccine MUMBAI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that there was minimal risk of children contracting the polio virus in India from a tainted batch of... MUMBAI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that there was minimal risk of... Environment 02 Oct, 2018
Breastfeeding cuts breast cancer risk Breastfeeding cuts breast cancer risk Kathmandu, September 29 Women who fail to breastfeed before 35 years of age are at high risk of breast cancer, say doctors. According to Dr Roshan Prajapati, medical... Kathmandu, September 29 Women who fail to breastfeed before 35 years of age are at high risk of breast... Environment 30 Sep, 2018
French bioethics body backs IVF for all women who want children French bioethics body backs IVF for all women who want children PARIS: Lesbian couples and single women who want to bear children should have access to medically assisted reproductive treatments such as in-vitro fertilisation,... PARIS: Lesbian couples and single women who want to bear children should have access to medically... Environment 26 Sep, 2018
India bans 328 combination drugs in setback for pharma companies India bans 328 combination drugs in setback for pharma companies NEW DELHI: The Indian government has banned 328 combination drugs in a blow to both domestic and foreign pharmaceutical firms, but the ban has been cheered by health... NEW DELHI: The Indian government has banned 328 combination drugs in a blow to both domestic and foreign... Environment 14 Sep, 2018
Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency in capital after death toll rises to 20 Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency in capital after death toll rises to 20 HARARE: Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 people died from the disease and more than 2,000 were infected by drinking contaminated... HARARE: Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after 20 people died from the... Environment 12 Sep, 2018
Japan culls 546 hogs after detecting first swine fever outbreak in 26 years Japan culls 546 hogs after detecting first swine fever outbreak in 26 years TOKYO: Following Japan's first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years, a local government said on Tuesday it had culled 546 hogs in the centre of Honshu, the country's largest... TOKYO: Following Japan's first outbreak of swine fever in 26 years, a local government said on Tuesday it... Environment 11 Sep, 2018
Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo Ebola fight has new science but faces old hurdles in restive Congo 90 killed since outbreak started in July First confirmed death recorded in key trading hub last week Logistical challenges hamper disease control... 90 killed since outbreak started in July First confirmed death recorded in key trading hub last... Environment 10 Sep, 2018
J&J says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants J&J says to work on India compensation for recalled hip implants MUMBAI: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to compensate patients who suffered from artificial hip implants the US... MUMBAI: Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said on Friday it would work with the Indian government to... Environment 07 Sep, 2018
China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads China reports new African swine fever case as virus spreads HONG KONG/BEIJING: China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its third new case in two days, as the highly contagious disease spreads... HONG KONG/BEIJING: China reported another outbreak of deadly African swine fever late on Monday, its... Environment 04 Sep, 2018
Indian state battles 'rat fever' outbreak after worst floods in a century Indian state battles 'rat fever' outbreak after worst floods in a century NEW DELHI:Â The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that authorities suspect has killed dozens of people since mid-August... NEW DELHI:Â The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that... Environment 04 Sep, 2018
Sports Ranak, Rachel claim titles in 'Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition 2024' Ranak Upreti and Rachel Davidson emerged as champions in the ‘Musa Masala Open Lead Climbing Competition – 2024,’ held at the Kathmandu Sports Climbing Center (KSCC) on Saturday.
Opinion In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.†Few truer words were ever spoken.
Nepal Ramechap sees rise in Junar production Junar or sweet orange production has increased in Ramechhap this year. Thanks to the suitable climate and proper use of treatment and nutrients , production of the citrus fruit has increased in the district.
Nepal 28 injured in Chitwan school bus accident A school bus met an accident at Drabyatar in Kalika Municipality-9, Chitwan, on Saturday afternoon.
Nepal Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi performs worship at Muktinath Temple Chief of Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on an official visit to Nepal, performed worship at Muktinath Temple, a popular pilgrimage site in Mustang, on Saturday.
Nepal Trump dominates Prime Minister Oli's conversation with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli yesterday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in a virtual meeting with the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, while also discussing opportunities for digital infrastructure development in Nepal.
Sports Shyam Tamang triumphs at Pilot Golfers Amateur Golf Tournament Shyam Tamang was crowned champion in the Men's category at the Pilot Golfers Amateur Championship held on November 22-23 at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
