Research on children’s health risks in doubt over EPA funds Research on children’s health risks in doubt over EPA funds WASHINGTON: Long-running research projects credited with pivotal discoveries about the harm that pesticides, air pollution and other hazards pose to children are in... WASHINGTON: Long-running research projects credited with pivotal discoveries about the harm that... Environment 22 May, 2019
New autism research on single neurons suggests signaling problems in brain circuits New autism research on single neurons suggests signaling problems in brain circuits Autism affects at least 2% of children in the United States – an estimated 1 in 59. This is challenging for both the patients and their parents or caregivers. What’s... Autism affects at least 2% of children in the United States – an estimated 1 in 59. This is challenging... Environment 20 May, 2019
Vaccine rates rise on long-wary ‘hippie’ island near Seattle Vaccine rates rise on long-wary ‘hippie’ island near Seattle VASHON ISLAND: Sarah Day is a school nurse with “street credâ€� when it comes to the polarizing issue of vaccines on an idyllic island in Washington state known for... VASHON ISLAND: Sarah Day is a school nurse with “street credâ€� when it comes to the polarizing... Environment 20 May, 2019
A pregnant man’s tragedy tests gender notions: Blurred lines A pregnant man’s tragedy tests gender notions: Blurred lines When the man arrived at the hospital with severe abdominal pains, a nurse didn’t consider it an emergency, noting that he was obese and had stopped taking blood pressure... When the man arrived at the hospital with severe abdominal pains, a nurse didn’t consider it an... Environment 16 May, 2019
Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it Scientists in new push to control cancer before curing it LONDON: Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first "Darwinian" drug development programme in a bid to get ahead of cancer's ability to... LONDON: Cancer scientists in Britain are launching what they call the world's first "Darwinian" drug... Environment 16 May, 2019
Less fat, more fruit may cut risk of dying of breast cancer Less fat, more fruit may cut risk of dying of breast cancer For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and vegetables may lower a woman's risk of dying of breast... For the first time, a large experiment suggests that trimming dietary fat and eating more fruits and... Environment 16 May, 2019
Using a smartphone to sound out sign of kids’ ear infections Using a smartphone to sound out sign of kids’ ear infections WASHINGTON: Researchers have created a way for a smartphone to “hearâ€� a warning sign of ear infections — fluid buildup behind the eardrum. If it pans out,... WASHINGTON: Researchers have created a way for a smartphone to “hearâ€� a warning sign of ear... Environment 16 May, 2019
‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in ageing ‘Zombie cells’ buildup in your body may play role in ageing NEW YORK: Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die. As they build up in your body, studies suggest, they promote ageing and the conditions that come with it... NEW YORK: Call them zombie cells — they refuse to die. As they build up in your body, studies... Environment 15 May, 2019
People, health workers lack awareness of lupus People, health workers lack awareness of lupus Kathmandu, May 11 Many people in the country have neither heard about the disease named lupus nor know anything about what the disease is. Due to lack of awareness about... Kathmandu, May 11 Many people in the country have neither heard about the disease named lupus nor know... Environment 12 May, 2019
Singapore reports first case of rare monkeypox virus Singapore reports first case of rare monkeypox virus SINGAPORE: Singapore has reported its first case of the rare monkeypox virus brought in by a Nigerian man who authorities said may have been infected by bushmeat he ate at... SINGAPORE: Singapore has reported its first case of the rare monkeypox virus brought in by a Nigerian man... Environment 10 May, 2019
Experimental brain implants studied as opioid deaths rise Experimental brain implants studied as opioid deaths rise SHANGHAI: Patient Number One is a thin man, with a scabby face and bouncy knees. His head, shaved in preparation for surgery, is wrapped in a clean, white... SHANGHAI: Patient Number One is a thin man, with a scabby face and bouncy knees. His head, shaved in... Environment 09 May, 2019
US pregnancy deaths are up, especially among minorities US pregnancy deaths are up, especially among minorities Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the United States and the main risk factor is being black, according to new reports that highlight racial disparities in care during... Pregnancy-related deaths are rising in the United States and the main risk factor is being black,... Environment 08 May, 2019
Ebola outbreak deaths top 1,000 in Congo amid clinic attacks Ebola outbreak deaths top 1,000 in Congo amid clinic attacks KINSHASA: More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Congo since August, the country’s health minister said Friday as hostility toward health workers... KINSHASA: More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Congo since August, the country’s... Environment 05 May, 2019
No blockage in arteries seen in 4pc heart attack patients No blockage in arteries seen in 4pc heart attack patients Kathmandu, May 4 In four per cent of acute myocardial infarction cases, commonly known as heart attack, the coronary arteries were found to have no obstruction, says a... Kathmandu, May 4 In four per cent of acute myocardial infarction cases, commonly known as heart... Environment 05 May, 2019
Cholera outbreak declared in cyclone-hit northern Mozambique Cholera outbreak declared in cyclone-hit northern Mozambique JOHANNESBURG: Officials declared a cholera outbreak in northern Mozambique on Thursday, a week after cyclone winds, floods and heavy rains hit the area. Cyclone... JOHANNESBURG: Officials declared a cholera outbreak in northern Mozambique on Thursday, a week after... Environment 03 May, 2019
Kathmandu Cancer Center starts Brachytherapy Kathmandu Cancer Center starts Brachytherapy KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Cancer Center, a hospital in Bhaktapur established with the joint efforts of cancer specialists in the country, has started Brachytherapy services... KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Cancer Center, a hospital in Bhaktapur established with the joint efforts of... Environment 01 May, 2019
Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak LOS ANGELES: More than 200 students and staff at two Los Angeles universities have been placed under quarantine because they may have been exposed to measles and either... LOS ANGELES: More than 200 students and staff at two Los Angeles universities have been placed under... Environment 26 Apr, 2019
UN: No screen time for babies; only 1 hour for kids under 5 UN: No screen time for babies; only 1 hour for kids under 5 LONDON: The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under 5 should get: not very much, and none at all for those... LONDON: The World Health Organization has issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time... Environment 25 Apr, 2019
Adults more prone to mental health problems Adults more prone to mental health problems Kathmandu, April 20 About 13.2 per cent youths aged 18 and above in the country suffer from mental health problems, according to a report. National Mental Health... Kathmandu, April 20 About 13.2 per cent youths aged 18 and above in the country suffer from mental... Environment 21 Apr, 2019
Doctors use HIV in gene therapy to fix 'bubble boy' disease Doctors use HIV in gene therapy to fix 'bubble boy' disease They were born without a working germ-fighting system, every infection a threat to their lives. Now eight babies with "bubble boy disease" have had it fixed by a gene... They were born without a working germ-fighting system, every infection a threat to their lives. Now... Environment 18 Apr, 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.