How to save your kidneys: Detect the disease early on World Kidney Day was marked Thursday with the theme “Are Your Kidneys OK? – Detect early, protect kidney health”. This sends the message that kidney disease can be detected before it becomes serious. If not, it can lead to 'kidney failure'. Opinion 14 Mar, 2025
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk Air purifiers are also too expensive for people in many developing countries. Environment 12 Feb, 2025
Battle of the bulge: More than just waist line When you look around and ‘picture’ successful people with big waistlines, you’d sure think that bulging ‘middles’ represent good fortune and prosperity, all right. Opinion 19 Dec, 2024
Legislators condemn abuse of Lamichhane's human rights in custody Pushpa Kamal Dahal, the chairperson of the third largest party CPN-MC and former prime minister, has condemned former home minister and deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane's human rights violations, as have other leaders. Nepal 11 Dec, 2024
NHRC calls upon IGP Kunwar into alleged abuse of Lamichhane's human rights Amid growing concerns about human rights violations of the former home minister and deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane in custody, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Basanta Bahadur Kunwar failed to appear before the National Human Rights Commission for an investigation. Nepal 10 Dec, 2024
Inmates in Central Jail hit by mental illness The Central Jail Hospital in Jagannath Dewal, Sundhara, has become a referral centre for sick prisoners from across the country. Since treatment is not available in other prisons, this hospital has become a "referral centre" for inmates throughout the country. Nepal 10 Sep, 2024
Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks for “acute poisoning.” Consumers are asked to discard them or return the noodles to the retailer. Health 13 Jun, 2024
Fix the vexation: To ease the fizzy storm Annoyance, vexation or anger are natural, instinctive responses to external, or internal, triggers. Opinion 18 Apr, 2024
Exacerbating Kathmandu's air pollution to an unhealthy level, posing multiple health risks Exacerbating air pollution in Kathmandu Valley has posed several health risks to its residents, and even slightest exposure to air while going outside has caused irritation, dry cough, and headaches. Nepal 10 Apr, 2024
Forest fires fuel air pollution crisis in Nepal, Kathmandu among World's most polluted cities Incidences of forest fires reported across Nepal have led to a surge in air pollution in major cities such as Kathmandu and Pokhara. Environment 08 Apr, 2024
Health Minister Yadav urges people for organ donation Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Population, Upendra Yadav, has encouraged the general public to donate organs posthumously. Nepal 14 Mar, 2024
Citizen Wellness Centre to be set up in more than 300 places The government has been operating the Nagarik Arogya Kendra (Citizen Wellness Centre at 311 local levels across the country. Nepal 02 Jan, 2024
