Viral fever cases on the rise in valley Viral fever cases on the rise in valley Kathmandu, June 9 The number of viral fever patients has been increasing in Kathmandu valley of late. Patients have been visiting the hospitals with fever, upper... Kathmandu, June 9 The number of viral fever patients has been increasing in Kathmandu valley of... Environment 10 Jun, 2018
Another antibiotic crisis: fragile supply leads to shortages Another antibiotic crisis: fragile supply leads to shortages Shortages of key antibiotics a growing global problem Lack of incentive to invest in manufacturing capacity Use of less good alternatives risks drug... Shortages of key antibiotics a growing global problem Lack of incentive to invest in... Environment 06 Jun, 2018
Nipah virus death toll rises to 15, two new cases found in India's Kerala Nipah virus death toll rises to 15, two new cases found in India's Kerala KOCHI/MUMBAI: Two new cases of the deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus have been confirmed in the southern Indian state of Kerala, where another two people were killed by... KOCHI/MUMBAI: Two new cases of the deadly brain-damaging Nipah virus have been confirmed in the... Environment 31 May, 2018
Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease: WHO Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease: WHO Few countries set to meet tobacco reduction target by 2025: WHO 3 mln die annually from cardiovascular disease linked to smoking Chinese, Indian smokers unaware... Few countries set to meet tobacco reduction target by 2025: WHO 3 mln die annually from... Environment 31 May, 2018
Millions could avoid deadly fever if world limits warming Millions could avoid deadly fever if world limits warming LONDON: More than three million cases of dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease, could be avoided annually if global warming is capped at 1.5C, said a... LONDON: More than three million cases of dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease,... Environment 29 May, 2018
Rare brain-damaging virus kills 10 in India, prompts rush to hospitals Rare brain-damaging virus kills 10 in India, prompts rush to hospitals BENGALURU/KOCHI: A rare virus spread by fruit bats, which can cause flu-like symptoms and brain damage, has killed 10 people in southern India, health officials said on... BENGALURU/KOCHI: A rare virus spread by fruit bats, which can cause flu-like symptoms and brain... Environment 22 May, 2018
Thyroid patients prone to depression Thyroid patients prone to depression Kathmandu, May 19 A study has revealed that anxiety and depression are very common among thyroid disorder patients in the country. Research conducted by Binu... Kathmandu, May 19 A study has revealed that anxiety and depression are very common among thyroid... Environment 20 May, 2018
Retinoblastoma awareness lacking among people Retinoblastoma awareness lacking among people  Kathmandu, May 19 Lack of awareness among people of retinoblastoma has been a major cause for increasing deaths among children suffering from retinoblastoma in the...  Kathmandu, May 19 Lack of awareness among people of retinoblastoma has been a major cause for... Environment 20 May, 2018
21 Malaria patients detected in Nawalparasi 21 Malaria patients detected in Nawalparasi NAWALPARASI: As many as 21 malaria patients have been detected in Nawalparasi district so far. Among the total patients, three were detected in western belt of the... NAWALPARASI: As many as 21 malaria patients have been detected in Nawalparasi district so far. Among the... Environment 29 Apr, 2018
Is your child hooked to mobile? High time to wean off the child from this bad habit Is your child hooked to mobile? High time to wean off the child from this bad habit KATHMANDU: Do you think children's using mobile (smart) phone is the trend of time and you are allowing your children hooked to smart phone? If yes, be aware as... KATHMANDU: Do you think children's using mobile (smart) phone is the trend of time and you are... Environment 25 Apr, 2018
‘Wide waist bigger risk than obesity’ ‘Wide waist bigger risk than obesity’ Paris, April 20 People of “normal†weight who sport a wide waist are more at risk of heart problems than obese people, said researchers today, urging a rethink... Paris, April 20 People of “normal†weight who sport a wide waist are more at risk of heart... Environment 21 Apr, 2018
Germany's Merck seeks partners for cancer and immune system drugs Germany's Merck seeks partners for cancer and immune system drugs Merck needs development funding just as profit seen slipping Pharma R&D head says in "very intense" licensing talks Says Merck seeking partners for drugs... Merck needs development funding just as profit seen slipping Pharma R&D head says in "very... Environment 20 Apr, 2018
Global leaders seek to reignite fight against deadly malaria Global leaders seek to reignite fight against deadly malaria LONDON: Renewed action and boosted funding to fight malaria could prevent 350 million cases of the disease in the next five years and save 650,000 lives across... LONDON: Renewed action and boosted funding to fight malaria could prevent 350 million cases of the... Environment 18 Apr, 2018
Royals, celebrities, scientists join renewed call to tackle malaria Royals, celebrities, scientists join renewed call to tackle malaria LONDON: The global fight against malaria hits the spotlight on Wednesday when science and business leaders, Britain's Prince Charles and Bill Gates join forces to push for... LONDON: The global fight against malaria hits the spotlight on Wednesday when science and business... Environment 17 Apr, 2018
Organs from drug overdoses could help transplant shortage Organs from drug overdoses could help transplant shortage WASHINGTON: Fatal drug overdoses are increasing organ donations, and researchers reported Monday that people who receive those transplants generally fare as well as... WASHINGTON: Fatal drug overdoses are increasing organ donations, and researchers reported Monday that... Environment 17 Apr, 2018
Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month NEW YORK: Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of sexual transmission appears to end in one month, according to a study... NEW YORK: Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of... Environment 12 Apr, 2018
New way of defining Alzheimer's aims to find disease sooner New way of defining Alzheimer's aims to find disease sooner Government and other scientists are proposing a new way to define Alzheimer's disease — basing it on biological signs, such as brain changes, rather than memory loss... Government and other scientists are proposing a new way to define Alzheimer's disease — basing it... Environment 10 Apr, 2018
Teachers acquire a new skill: how to stop the bleeding Teachers acquire a new skill: how to stop the bleeding PLEASANT HILL, IOWA: As she learned the basics of applying direct pressure, packing a wound with gauze and tying a tourniquet, sixth-grade math and social studies... PLEASANT HILL, IOWA: As she learned the basics of applying direct pressure, packing a wound with... Environment 09 Apr, 2018
NMC providing free dialysis service to kidney patients NMC providing free dialysis service to kidney patients KATHMANDU: Nepal Medical College Jorpati, which recently launched free dialysis service, has witnessed unprecedented rise in number of kidney patients of... KATHMANDU: Nepal Medical College Jorpati, which recently launched free dialysis service, has... Environment 02 Apr, 2018
Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee Science Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge ruled that sellers must post scary warnings about cancer risks. But how frightened should we be of a... Trouble is brewing for coffee lovers in California, where a judge ruled that sellers must post scary... Environment 31 Mar, 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.
