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
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
Kathmandu CoAS Sigdel issues directive for peaceful conduct of HoR election Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) Ashok Raj Sigdel has issued a special directive to ensure that the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives be held in a peaceful manner.
Nepal 18.23 million ballot papers printed for 142 constituencies The Election Commission Nepal has printed 18.23 million ballot papers for 142 House of Representatives (HoR) constituencies across 66 districts as of Saturday.
Lifestyle Maha Shivaratri satsang and meditation programme to be held in Kathmandu A special programme featuring satsang, aarti, meditation and celebration will be organised in the Capital on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.
Nepal Record-holding Chinese climber, Sherpas felicitated for first ascent of two peaks Record-holding Chinese mountaineer He Jing along with Sherpa climbers have been felicitated in the Capital after they returned from the historic first winter ascent of two virgin peaks in Western Nepal.
Sports Millsberry crowned champions of 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Basketball Tournament Millsberry were crowned champions of the 9th Kasthamandap Inter A-Level Boys’ Basketball Tournament on Friday, securing the title after an impressive run throughout the competition.
World Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country's first election since 2024 uprising The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Kailali-1 to be interesting as spousal rift likely to influence contest Following the Tikapur incident, Kailali Constituency-1 became a stronghold for Resham Chaudhary in the House of Representatives elections.
Business Govt spends just 15.62% of capital budget in seven months The government has spent just 15.62 per cent of its capital budget in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2082/83, according to data from the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO).
Nepal Solukhumbu's Solududhkunda Municipality tops Koshi Province in local govt performance Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu has emerged as the top-performing local government in Koshi Province, securing 78.50 points in the Fiscal Year 2081/82 (2024/25) assessment conducted by the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission.
