Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera Mozambique recovers from cyclone, fights threat of cholera BOPIRA: A battered notebook lists the people still alive in this village after a devastating cyclone. But sip by sip, a deadly threat remains. Nearly a month after... BOPIRA: A battered notebook lists the people still alive in this village after a devastating cyclone.... Environment 08 Apr, 2019
China reports first African swine fever outbreak in Tibet China reports first African swine fever outbreak in Tibet BEIJING: China’s agriculture ministry late on Sunday confirmed the first outbreak of African swine fever in the country’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The disease was... BEIJING: China’s agriculture ministry late on Sunday confirmed the first outbreak of African swine... Environment 08 Apr, 2019
Study challenges health benefits of moderate drinking Study challenges health benefits of moderate drinking LONDON: It might just be enough to kill your buzz: A new study challenges the idea that a drink or two a day could actually be good for you. In a study conducted in... LONDON: It might just be enough to kill your buzz: A new study challenges the idea that a drink or two a... Environment 05 Apr, 2019
People living with incurable cancers urge more research People living with incurable cancers urge more research ATLANTA: Tom Smith hesitated to buy light bulbs guaranteed for up to 10 years, thinking they'd outlast him. Terry Langbaum debated filling a prescription for a... ATLANTA: Tom Smith hesitated to buy light bulbs guaranteed for up to 10 years, thinking they'd outlast... Environment 04 Apr, 2019
Soap and superbugs: 2 bln people lack water at health facilities - UN Soap and superbugs: 2 bln people lack water at health facilities - UN LONDON: A quarter of the world's health facilities lack basic water services, impacting 2 billion people, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning that unhygienic... LONDON: A quarter of the world's health facilities lack basic water services, impacting 2 billion... Environment 03 Apr, 2019
US experts reviewing low-carb, other diets for guidelines US experts reviewing low-carb, other diets for guidelines NEW YORK: With keto-friendly recipes sweeping social media, some followers of low-carb eating are hoping for a nod of approval in the upcoming US dietary guidelines... NEW YORK: With keto-friendly recipes sweeping social media, some followers of low-carb eating are... Environment 03 Apr, 2019
"Chemsex" risk messages should target all, survey suggests "Chemsex" risk messages should target all, survey suggests Combining sex and drugs is common among all genders and sexual orientations, with people in Britain more likely to engage in the practice than Americans, Australians or... Combining sex and drugs is common among all genders and sexual orientations, with people in Britain... Environment 02 Apr, 2019
J&J baby shampoo samples fail Indian quality test; company rejects findings J&J baby shampoo samples fail Indian quality test; company rejects findings NEW DELHI: Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo samples failed quality tests conducted by the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan, according to a public notice from the... NEW DELHI: Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoo samples failed quality tests conducted by the... Environment 01 Apr, 2019
Immune system therapy shows wider promise against cancer Immune system therapy shows wider promise against cancer ATLANTA: A treatment that helps the immune system fight deadly blood cancers is showing early signs of promise against some solid tumours, giving hope that this... ATLANTA: A treatment that helps the immune system fight deadly blood cancers is showing early signs... Environment 01 Apr, 2019
US begins organ transplants from living donors who have HIV US begins organ transplants from living donors who have HIV WASHINGTON: Surgeons in Baltimore have performed what’s thought to be the world’s first kidney transplant from a living donor with HIV, a milestone for people with... WASHINGTON: Surgeons in Baltimore have performed what’s thought to be the world’s first kidney... Environment 29 Mar, 2019
As China pushes traditional medicine globally, illegal wildlife trade flourishes As China pushes traditional medicine globally, illegal wildlife trade flourishes Record HK wildlife seizures underscore demand for threatened species China, Vietnam huge consumer markets - conservation groups TCM companies are given permits... Record HK wildlife seizures underscore demand for threatened species China, Vietnam huge... Environment 28 Mar, 2019
What my DNA told me: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables What my DNA told me: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables NEW YORK: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but they’re tips supposedly tailored to my DNA profile. The... NEW YORK: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but... Environment 26 Mar, 2019
US experts revisit breast implant safety after new concerns US experts revisit breast implant safety after new concerns SILVER SPRING: US medical authorities are revisiting the safety of breast implants used by millions of American women, the latest review in a multi-decade debate about... SILVER SPRING: US medical authorities are revisiting the safety of breast implants used by millions... Environment 25 Mar, 2019
Experts dismiss rumours of bird flu outbreak in Chitwan district Experts dismiss rumours of bird flu outbreak in Chitwan district Chitwan, March 23 Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Experts Centre Chitwan today dismissed rumours of bird flu outbreak Chitwan district. The office said... Chitwan, March 23 Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Experts Centre Chitwan today dismissed... Environment 24 Mar, 2019
Daily cannabis and skunk users run higher psychosis risk Daily cannabis and skunk users run higher psychosis risk LONDON: People who use cannabis every day run a significantly higher risk of developing the serious mental illness psychosis, especially if they use more potent forms... LONDON: People who use cannabis every day run a significantly higher risk of developing the serious... Environment 21 Mar, 2019
Study finds key details about 'punch drunk syndrome' and Alzheimer's Study finds key details about 'punch drunk syndrome' and Alzheimer's LONDON: Scientists studying damaged brains of boxers and other sports people have found key details about a head injury-linked disease called "punch drunk syndrome"... LONDON: Scientists studying damaged brains of boxers and other sports people have found key details... Environment 21 Mar, 2019
Dhading Hospital starts OPD services from new building Dhading Hospital starts OPD services from new building DHADING: Dhading District Hospital has begun Out Patient Department (OPD) services from a new building five months after it was handed over to the hospital, post... DHADING: Dhading District Hospital has begun Out Patient Department (OPD) services from a new... Environment 19 Mar, 2019
Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate The latest US research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without them. Adults who ate about 1 ½ eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of... The latest US research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without... Environment 17 Mar, 2019
Mystery infections traced to blood-shedding religious ritual Mystery infections traced to blood-shedding religious ritual NEW YORK: Add self-flagellation to the list of ways to get a dangerous viral blood infection. Researchers said Wednesday that they were initially puzzled how 10... NEW YORK: Add self-flagellation to the list of ways to get a dangerous viral blood... Environment 14 Mar, 2019
Gene-edited food quietly arrives in restaurant cooking oil Gene-edited food quietly arrives in restaurant cooking oil NEW YORK: Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans. That's according to the company making the oil, which says it's... NEW YORK: Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans.... Environment 13 Mar, 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.
