Swine fever outbreak may bury China's small pig farmers Swine fever outbreak may bury China's small pig farmers CHANGTU COUNTY: For farmers Zhang Shiping and Bai Fuqin in northeast China, there is little to celebrate this Lunar New Year. Since African swine fever struck... CHANGTU COUNTY: For farmers Zhang Shiping and Bai Fuqin in northeast China, there is little to... Environment 04 Feb, 2019
Obesity, bad nutrition, climate change pose triple danger, commission says Obesity, bad nutrition, climate change pose triple danger, commission says NEW YORK: Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population, linked by profit motives and policy inertia, a top commission said... NEW YORK: Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population,... Environment 28 Jan, 2019
Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally Excess body weight is responsible for about 4 percent of all cancer cases worldwide and an even larger proportion of malignancies diagnosed in developing countries, a... Excess body weight is responsible for about 4 percent of all cancer cases worldwide and an even... Environment 21 Dec, 2018
China confirms new African swine fever outbreak in Fujian province China confirms new African swine fever outbreak in Fujian province BEIJING: China on Thursday said it had confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever in Fujian province, as the highly contagious disease spreads through the world’s... BEIJING: China on Thursday said it had confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever in Fujian... Environment 20 Dec, 2018
Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of liver disease Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of liver disease Mothers who breastfeed for six months or more may have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of liver disease, a US study suggests. Breastfeeding has long been... Mothers who breastfeed for six months or more may have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of... Environment 13 Dec, 2018
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
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.
