Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children MELBOURNE: Deaths related to measles, mostly among small children, have more than tripled to 20 in the past week on the Pacific island of Samoa, the government has said... MELBOURNE: Deaths related to measles, mostly among small children, have more than tripled to 20 in... Environment 23 Nov, 2019
Surgeons gather in Kathmandu as spine symposium kicks off Surgeons gather in Kathmandu as spine symposium kicks off Kathmandu, November 22 Spine surgeons today stressed on maintaining healthy spine to live healthy life. Spine surgeons from various countries, who have gathered here... Kathmandu, November 22 Spine surgeons today stressed on maintaining healthy spine to live healthy... Environment 23 Nov, 2019
Bacteria-infected mosquitoes take bite out of deadly dengue Bacteria-infected mosquitoes take bite out of deadly dengue WASHINGTON: They still bite, but new research shows lab-grown mosquitoes are fighting dangerous dengue fever that they normally would spread. Dengue infections appear to... WASHINGTON: They still bite, but new research shows lab-grown mosquitoes are fighting dangerous dengue... Environment 22 Nov, 2019
Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools Suspected norovirus outbreak closes 46 Colorado schools GRAND JUNCTION: Thousands of students in Colorado were out of school Thursday because of a suspected outbreak of norovirus. All 46 schools in the district... GRAND JUNCTION: Thousands of students in Colorado were out of school Thursday because of a suspected... Environment 22 Nov, 2019
Omega-3 oils boost attention as much as ADHD drugs in some children Omega-3 oils boost attention as much as ADHD drugs in some children LONDON: Omega-3 fish oil supplements can improve attention in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) just as much as drug treatments, but only in... LONDON: Omega-3 fish oil supplements can improve attention in children with attention deficit... Environment 20 Nov, 2019
Big study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures Big study casts doubt on need for many heart procedures PHILADELPHIA: People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain if they get a procedure to improve blood flow rather than just... PHILADELPHIA: People with severe but stable heart disease from clogged arteries may have less chest pain... Environment 17 Nov, 2019
Timely treatment a must for diabetic eye disease Timely treatment a must for diabetic eye disease Kathmandu, November 15 Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology has warned that untimely treatment of diabetic eye disease could potentially cause severe vision... Kathmandu, November 15 Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology has warned that untimely treatment of... Environment 16 Nov, 2019
Big, fast cull in SKorea over swine fever raises safety concerns Big, fast cull in SKorea over swine fever raises safety concerns SEOUL: An extensive, rapid slaughter of hogs to control an outbreak of African swine fever has sparked concern over whether South Korea is prepared to dispose of the... SEOUL: An extensive, rapid slaughter of hogs to control an outbreak of African swine fever has... Environment 14 Nov, 2019
Family’s role crucial in combating the disease, says WHO Family’s role crucial in combating the disease, says WHO Kathmandu, November 13 World Health Organisation has suggested families to empower and strengthen primary health care to tackle rising cases of diabetes. Issuing a... Kathmandu, November 13 World Health Organisation has suggested families to empower and strengthen... Environment 14 Nov, 2019
‘Unhealthy lifestyle fuels diabetes prevalence’ ‘Unhealthy lifestyle fuels diabetes prevalence’ Kathmandu, November 13 Around 60 per cent of patients who visited endocrine department at Bir Hospital were diagnosed with diabetes. Of the 250-odd patients, who... Kathmandu, November 13 Around 60 per cent of patients who visited endocrine department at Bir... Environment 14 Nov, 2019
Warrior pose: Sierra Leone's soldiers heal trauma with yoga Warrior pose: Sierra Leone's soldiers heal trauma with yoga FREETOWN: Sergeant Felixon Musa stands tall, arms raised in front of a group of 100 Sierra Leonean soldiers, taking them through a yoga routine he thinks is as... FREETOWN: Sergeant Felixon Musa stands tall, arms raised in front of a group of 100 Sierra Leonean... Environment 05 Nov, 2019
Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint Investigation: Lead in some Canadian water worse than Flint MONTREAL: Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been unwittingly exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water, with contamination in several cities consistently... MONTREAL: Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have been unwittingly exposed to high levels of lead in... Environment 04 Nov, 2019
Biogen, Eisai revive plans for Alzheimer's drug, surprising market Biogen, Eisai revive plans for Alzheimer's drug, surprising market Partners say they will seek FDA approval for aducanumab A new analysis of trials gives a glimmer of hope FDA approval not guaranteed - analyst Biogen Inc... Partners say they will seek FDA approval for aducanumab A new analysis of trials gives a glimmer... Environment 23 Oct, 2019
India's HIV-positive trans people find 'new strength' in technology India's HIV-positive trans people find 'new strength' in technology NEW DELHI: Shoved, cursed and ridiculed, Nisha's hospital visits were always stressful as a transgender woman and got worse after she was diagnosed as HIV-positive. But... NEW DELHI: Shoved, cursed and ridiculed, Nisha's hospital visits were always stressful as a transgender... Environment 15 Oct, 2019
How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy NEW YORK: Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers says... NEW YORK: Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up... Environment 01 Oct, 2019
Central America's dengue epidemic deadly in Honduras Central America's dengue epidemic deadly in Honduras TEGUCIGALPA: In a ward usually reserved for juvenile burn victims, children lay listlessly under mosquito nets next to worried parents. On a recent day, 9-year-old Carlos... TEGUCIGALPA: In a ward usually reserved for juvenile burn victims, children lay listlessly under mosquito... Environment 20 Sep, 2019
Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy WASHINGTON: A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus. Pollution... WASHINGTON: A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond... Environment 18 Sep, 2019
Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy WASHINGTON: Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for... WASHINGTON: Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut... Environment 14 Sep, 2019
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since Aug 28 Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since Aug 28 KHARTOUM: There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan's Blue Nile state since Aug 28, the health ministry said in a statement. The ministry reported... KHARTOUM: There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan's Blue Nile state since Aug 28,... Environment 14 Sep, 2019
A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the... Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV... Environment 12 Sep, 2019
Health Japanese encephalitis cases reach 131 in Nepal, 28 deaths reported Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal so far this year, with 28 deaths reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population.
Nepal PSDN provides emergency health services in flood-hit Nuwakot, Rasuwa Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal (PSDN), with financial and technical support from Project HOPE, conducted 26 emergency medical and public health service deployments in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot and Rasuwa between September 6 and 30.
Environment Monsoon withdraws from western Nepal as rain continues in east Nepal's monsoon withdrawal has advanced across much of the western part of the country, while moderate rainfall remains likely in several Himalayan and hilly areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Nepal Six firms blacklisted over road contract breaches in Jumla Six construction companies contracted for road construction and upgrading along the Karnali Highway have been blacklisted for failing to comply with contractual obligations, according to the Road Division Office, Jumla.
World Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing? Who are the mystery pilots who stepped in to stabilize the FlyDubai flight as it hurtled toward disaster?
Nepal Narayanghat-Butwal highway to get two more monkey canopy bridges Two more overhead canopy bridges are being prepared along forest sections of the Narayanghat-Butwal road to allow monkeys to cross the expanded highway safely and help reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents.
Nepal Six killed, 12 injured in Daunne bus accident Six people were killed and 12 others injured when a passenger bus en route to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj overturned at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Saturday morning.
Nepal Excise stickers worth Rs 10.5m seized in Rautahat Excise stickers worth more than Rs 10.5 million that were allegedly being smuggled into Nepal from India have been seized from a border area in Rautahat, the Armed Police Force said.
Nepal Riders deliver relief supplies to flood-affected school in Rasuwa A group of motorcycle riders has delivered educational and other relief supplies to students of Shree Neelakantha Higher Secondary School in Uttargaya Rural Municipality of Rasuwa, which was affected by the recent Bhotekoshi floods.