Can gene therapy be harnessed to fight the AIDS virus? Can gene therapy be harnessed to fight the AIDS virus? For more than a decade, the strongest AIDS drugs could not fully control Matt Chappell's HIV infection. Now his body controls it by itself, and researchers are trying... For more than a decade, the strongest AIDS drugs could not fully control Matt Chappell's HIV... Environment 13 Feb, 2018
In diabetes war, Novo Nordisk aims to break mould with new pill In diabetes war, Novo Nordisk aims to break mould with new pill Oral form of GLP-1 injection opens door to more patients Data from first of 10 Phase III trials due this quarter Semaglutide central to company's long-term... Oral form of GLP-1 injection opens door to more patients Data from first of 10 Phase III trials... Environment 07 Feb, 2018
Leprosy patients complain of docs’ negligence Leprosy patients complain of docs’ negligence Pokhara, February 3 Leprosy patients, who are undergoing treatment in Pokhara-based Hariyokharka Hospital run by International Nepal Fellowship, have complained of... Pokhara, February 3 Leprosy patients, who are undergoing treatment in Pokhara-based Hariyokharka... Environment 04 Feb, 2018
Back and neck pain early symptoms of spine cancer Back and neck pain early symptoms of spine cancer Kathmandu, February 3 The number of spine cancer patients is increasing in the country in the recent years, according to doctors. More than ten patients underwent spine... Kathmandu, February 3 The number of spine cancer patients is increasing in the country in the recent... Environment 04 Feb, 2018
Philippines says anti-dengue vaccine may be connected to three deaths Philippines says anti-dengue vaccine may be connected to three deaths MANILA: The Philippines said on Friday the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia may be connected to three deaths in the country, according to a government-ordered inquiry, and... MANILA: The Philippines said on Friday the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia may be connected to three... Environment 03 Feb, 2018
Potential blood test for Alzheimer's shows early promise Potential blood test for Alzheimer's shows early promise Effective blood test would be useful diagnostic tool Current Alzheimer's tests are expensive and invasive Brain-wasting disease affects 50 million people... Effective blood test would be useful diagnostic tool Current Alzheimer's tests are expensive and... Environment 01 Feb, 2018
Southeast Asia a 'hotspot' for antibiotic abuse, FAO official says Southeast Asia a 'hotspot' for antibiotic abuse, FAO official says BANGKOK: Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in food is rife in Southeast Asia, a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) official said on Wednesday, warning of... BANGKOK: Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in food is rife in Southeast Asia, a Food and... Environment 31 Jan, 2018
Not a dirty word: Indian girls shatter menstruation myths Not a dirty word: Indian girls shatter menstruation myths MURBAD: After attending a menstruation myth-busting class in her village in India, 13-year-old Dhanashree Kantaram Dhere decided to test her newfound knowledge by touching... MURBAD: After attending a menstruation myth-busting class in her village in India, 13-year-old Dhanashree... Environment 31 Jan, 2018
With Roman law doctrine, India moves to stub out tobacco industry rights With Roman law doctrine, India moves to stub out tobacco industry rights India wants court to classify tobacco as outside commerce If agreed, Roman law doctrine could be a setback for industry Industry won't be able assert right to... India wants court to classify tobacco as outside commerce If agreed, Roman law doctrine could be... Environment 30 Jan, 2018
How Sanofi's setback could lead to better dengue vaccines How Sanofi's setback could lead to better dengue vaccines CHICAGO: New dengue vaccines being developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd and US government scientists are poised to provide a safer alternative to Sanofi's... CHICAGO: New dengue vaccines being developed by Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd and US government... Environment 29 Jan, 2018
Mosquito-packed drones could give extra bite to Zika fight Mosquito-packed drones could give extra bite to Zika fight TEPIC: Spraying thousands of chilled, sterile mosquitoes from specially adapted drones could prove a cost-effective way to slash numbers of the insects and curb the... TEPIC: Spraying thousands of chilled, sterile mosquitoes from specially adapted drones could prove a... Environment 23 Jan, 2018
Medication plus positive attitude in dealing with Parkinson's Medication plus positive attitude in dealing with Parkinson's KATHMANDU: One per cent of people above 60 years of age suffer from Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system.... KATHMANDU: One per cent of people above 60 years of age suffer from Parkinson’s disease, a... Environment 21 Jan, 2018
World moves closer to eradicating Guinea worm disease World moves closer to eradicating Guinea worm disease JOHANNESBURG: A new report says the world is moving closer to eradicating Guinea worm disease, in which a meter-long worm slowly emerges from a blister in a person’s... JOHANNESBURG: A new report says the world is moving closer to eradicating Guinea worm disease, in... Environment 20 Jan, 2018
Human antibodies made in cows could be developed to treat MERS Human antibodies made in cows could be developed to treat MERS LONDON: Human antibodies made in genetically engineered cows have proved safe in an early stage clinical trial, US scientists said on Wednesday, and could be developed... LONDON: Human antibodies made in genetically engineered cows have proved safe in an early stage... Environment 10 Jan, 2018
Majority of French now favour allowing surrogate motherhood: poll Majority of French now favour allowing surrogate motherhood: poll PARIS: A majority of French people would favour allowing surrogate motherhood, though primarily only for medical reasons, a poll showed on Wednesday, highlighting a... PARIS: A majority of French people would favour allowing surrogate motherhood, though primarily only... Environment 03 Jan, 2018
Successful bone-marrow transplant through radiation for the first time in Nepal Successful bone-marrow transplant through radiation for the first time in Nepal KATHMANDU: For the first time in Nepal, a person suffering from Aplastic Anemia has received bone marrow transplant successfully by the use of radiotherapy. The patient... KATHMANDU: For the first time in Nepal, a person suffering from Aplastic Anemia has received bone... Environment 02 Jan, 2018
Number of women suffering from ovarian cysts increasing Number of women suffering from ovarian cysts increasing Kathmandu, December 16 Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface which sometime create a great problem for women. Many women have... Kathmandu, December 16 Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs or pockets in an ovary or on its surface... Environment 17 Dec, 2017
Did Sanofi, WHO ignore warning signals on dengue vaccine? Did Sanofi, WHO ignore warning signals on dengue vaccine? CHICAGO/LONDON: When French drugmaker Sanofi published the results of clinical trials of children given its dengue vaccine two years ago, the overall findings were that... CHICAGO/LONDON: When French drugmaker Sanofi published the results of clinical trials of children... Environment 13 Dec, 2017
'Ground-breaking' new drug gives hope in Huntington's disease 'Ground-breaking' new drug gives hope in Huntington's disease LONDON: Scientists have for the first time fixed a protein defect that causes Huntington's disease by injecting a drug from Ionis Pharmaceuticals into the spine,... LONDON: Scientists have for the first time fixed a protein defect that causes Huntington's disease by... Environment 12 Dec, 2017
Sex addiction: True addiction, crime or excuse coined by misbehaving VIPs? Sex addiction: True addiction, crime or excuse coined by misbehaving VIPs? Is sex addiction a true addiction, a crime, or a made-up condition that has been used by misbehaving VIPs to deflect blame or repair tarnished images? A tide of... Is sex addiction a true addiction, a crime, or a made-up condition that has been used by misbehaving... Environment 12 Dec, 2017
Opinion In a Fractured World: My Trip to Nepal Offered Hope Tom Brokaw, the broadcast journalist, once said, “Always take the trip.†Few truer words were ever spoken.
Nepal Ramechap sees rise in Junar production Junar or sweet orange production has increased in Ramechhap this year. Thanks to the suitable climate and proper use of treatment and nutrients , production of the citrus fruit has increased in the district.
Nepal 28 injured in Chitwan school bus accident A school bus met an accident at Drabyatar in Kalika Municipality-9, Chitwan, on Saturday afternoon.
Nepal Indian Army Chief Gen Dwivedi performs worship at Muktinath Temple Chief of Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, who is on an official visit to Nepal, performed worship at Muktinath Temple, a popular pilgrimage site in Mustang, on Saturday.
Nepal Trump dominates Prime Minister Oli's conversation with Elon Musk Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli yesterday congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump in a virtual meeting with the world's wealthiest person, Elon Musk, while also discussing opportunities for digital infrastructure development in Nepal.
Sports Shyam Tamang triumphs at Pilot Golfers Amateur Golf Tournament Shyam Tamang was crowned champion in the Men's category at the Pilot Golfers Amateur Championship held on November 22-23 at the Royal Nepal Golf Club in Kathmandu.
World Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 33 people Fighting between armed Sunni and Shiite groups in northwestern Pakistan killed at least 33 people and injured 25 others, a senior police officer from the region said Saturday.
Business Power from Sanjen Hydropower Project connected to national grid The power produced by the Sanjen Hydropower Project has been connected to the national grid. The first unit of power from the project was connected to the national grid on Friday evening.
Nepal Construction of 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi HP starts Financial closure for the 135 MW Manang Marsyangdi Hydropower Project (MMHP) has been secured with the signing of the Loan Agreement with EXIM Bank, China.
