EDITORIAL - Tobacco epidemic Tobacco kills, but its consumption is still widespread, making it a major public health problem of Nepal. Although the country has enacted different policies and strategies, tobacco consumption still remains high, especially among the youth, with as many as 27,000 premature deaths, or about 15 per cent of all deaths, attributed to tobacco-related diseases in the country. Opinion 30 Jul, 2021
WHO highlights threats posed by electronic nicotine delivery systems Many countries are making progress in the fight against tobacco, but a new World Health Organisation report shows some are not addressing emerging nicotine and tobacco products and failing to regulate them. Nepal 28 Jul, 2021
Suspected hypothermia deaths in homes mount in Texas With the snow and ice clearing in Texas after days of unusually cold temperatures, bodies are being found of people who likely froze to death as they struggled to stay warm after electricity was cut to millions of homes. World 21 Feb, 2021
Kathmandu to become smoke-free soon, claims Mayor Shakya Kathmandu, December 14 Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Bidhya Sundar Shakya has said that the metropolis will be developed into a smoke-free city by the end of 2020. He said KMC would be developed as smoke-free since it had become part of the... Horoscopes 15 Dec, 2019
EDITORIAL: You are what you eat The growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the country is worrisome, given the high cost of their treatment The growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in the country is worrisome, given the high cost of their treatment In a... 06 Aug, 2019
Ban on smoking, tobacco use in public places bears no fruit Kathmandu, May 5 As many as two dozen street vendors openly sell cigarettes and tobacco products outside the main entrances of the Bir Hospital and Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital violating the existing laws. Another common sight... Horoscopes 06 May, 2019
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 report. A study conducted by Medanta Hospital, India, showed that four per... Environment 05 May, 2019
Pesticide use blamed for rising number of cancer patients Dhankuta, April 29 Overuse of pesticides and harmful chemicals in fruits and vegetables has posed serious risk to health in Dhankuta. Twelve persons were diagnosed with cancer at a five-day free health camp organised by Nepal Cancer Relief... Travel 30 Apr, 2019
What science says about lighting up: Smoking pot vs tobacco NEW YORK: As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers and others worry what that might mean for one of the country’s biggest public health successes : curbing cigarette smoking. Though there are notable... Environment 08 Apr, 2019
Scientists reveal "ideal diet" for peoples' and planet's health LONDON - Scientists have unveiled what they say is an ideal diet for the health of the planet and its populations - including a doubling of consumption of nuts, fruits, vegetables and legumes, and a halving of meat and sugar intake. If the world... Mobile & Apps 17 Jan, 2019
Healthy food systems: A tool to prevent NCDs A critical factor in the battle against noncommunicable diseases, which is one of WHO South East Asia Region’s Flagship Priorities, is the food systems people are part of and the outcomes they have. Healthy food systems can help tackle NCDs The... 19 Nov, 2018
Government urged to focus on improving public health Kathmandu, November 17 Government authorities, lawmakers and stakeholders have underscored the need to focus on improving public health. Speaking at a multi-sectoral advocacy meeting organised here today, former chief justice Kalyan Shrestha call... Horoscopes 18 Nov, 2018
