Trump administration seeks ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth addiction Trump administration seeks ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth addiction WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration announced plans on Wednesday to remove all flavoured e-cigarettes from store shelves in a widening crackdown on vaping, as... WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration announced plans on Wednesday to remove all flavoured... Environment 12 Sep, 2019
Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief MANCHESTER: Gently lifting a wooden frame containing dozens of Italian honeybees, Vince Ylitalo seemed transfixed as he and several other veterans inspected the buzzing... MANCHESTER: Gently lifting a wooden frame containing dozens of Italian honeybees, Vince Ylitalo seemed... Environment 11 Sep, 2019
Rising risk: Flood damage now a mental health threat in Britain Rising risk: Flood damage now a mental health threat in Britain LONDON: People in Britain whose homes are damaged by floods, storms or other wild weather are 50% more likely to suffer mental health problems such as depression or... LONDON: People in Britain whose homes are damaged by floods, storms or other wild weather are 50%... Environment 05 Sep, 2019
Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death LONDON: People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying - probably from severe kidney damage - within a year of leaving the hospital,... LONDON: People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying - probably... Environment 05 Sep, 2019
Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000 Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000 Death toll tops 2,000; confirmed & probable cases above 3,000 Teams struggling to curb virus in remote, conflict-hit areas Congo girl dies in neighbouring... Death toll tops 2,000; confirmed & probable cases above 3,000 Teams struggling to curb virus in... Environment 31 Aug, 2019
Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO GENEVA: Every region in the world, except the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of cases of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease that can kill or... GENEVA: Every region in the world, except the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of... Environment 29 Aug, 2019
'Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights' 'Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights' As regulations have not been formulated till date, there is no uniformity in service charges at health facilities Kathmandu, August 26 Although the Parliament endorsed... As regulations have not been formulated till date, there is no uniformity in service charges at health... Environment 27 Aug, 2019
One more STIDH staffer diagnosed with dengue One more STIDH staffer diagnosed with dengue Kathmandu, August 23 One more staffer of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital was found to have been infected with dengue virus. With this, the number of... Kathmandu, August 23 One more staffer of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital was found... Environment 24 Aug, 2019
Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water: UN Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water: UN GENEVA: The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into... GENEVA: The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to... Environment 22 Aug, 2019
Fifty-five dengue cases reported in Kathmandu valley Fifty-five dengue cases reported in Kathmandu valley Kathmandu, August 21 Number of patients suffering from dengue reached 55 in Kathmandu valley. Epidemiology and Disease Control Division revealed that these patients have... Kathmandu, August 21 Number of patients suffering from dengue reached 55 in Kathmandu valley.... Environment 22 Aug, 2019
Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia? Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia? LONDON: Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses, said researchers on Tuesday in a study based on health... LONDON: Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental... Environment 21 Aug, 2019
Congo to use second vaccine to fight Ebola Congo to use second vaccine to fight Ebola KINSHASA: The head of Congo's Ebola response says another vaccine will be used to fight the outbreak that has killed more than 1,800 people in a year. Dr Jean-Jaques... KINSHASA: The head of Congo's Ebola response says another vaccine will be used to fight the outbreak that... Environment 20 Aug, 2019
Drug deptt warns it will scrap licence Drug deptt warns it will scrap licence Kathmandu, August 19 Department of Drug Administration, issuing a notice today, warned retailers and wholesale pharmacies that their licence would be scrapped if they... Kathmandu, August 19 Department of Drug Administration, issuing a notice today, warned retailers and... Environment 20 Aug, 2019
Twenty-four school children infected Twenty-four school children infected Kathmandu, August 17 Twenty-four students from among 73 schools in Kathmandu district were found infected with lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, a... Kathmandu, August 17 Twenty-four students from among 73 schools in Kathmandu district were found... Environment 18 Aug, 2019
Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival LONDON: Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever after two experimental drugs showed survival rates of as much as 90% in a... LONDON: Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever after two... Environment 14 Aug, 2019
No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines: experts No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines: experts BRUSSELS: As the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning that shortages of some medicines could worsen in... BRUSSELS: As the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health... Environment 12 Aug, 2019
Study shows Apple devices in combo with apps could identify dementia Study shows Apple devices in combo with apps could identify dementia Drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Thursday early results from a study suggest that Apple Inc devices, including the iPhone, in combination with digital apps could differentiate... Drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Thursday early results from a study suggest that Apple Inc devices, including... Environment 09 Aug, 2019
Medicare to cover breakthrough gene therapy for some cancers Medicare to cover breakthrough gene therapy for some cancers WASHINGTON: Expanding access to a promising but costly treatment, Medicare said Wednesday it will cover for some blood cancers a breakthrough gene therapy that revs up a... WASHINGTON: Expanding access to a promising but costly treatment, Medicare said Wednesday it will cover... Environment 08 Aug, 2019
After years of waiting, medical marijuana sold in Louisiana After years of waiting, medical marijuana sold in Louisiana BATON ROUGE: A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first people to purchase medical marijuana in Louisiana on Tuesday, as the... BATON ROUGE: A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first... Environment 07 Aug, 2019
Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to infants. The composition of breast milk changes across the day, giving... Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to... Environment 06 Aug, 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.