China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new type of virus: WHO China pneumonia outbreak may be linked to new type of virus: WHO LONDON:Â A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in the central Chinese city of Wuhan may be due to a newly emerging member of the family of viruses that... LONDON:Â A cluster of more than 50 pneumonia cases in the central Chinese city of Wuhan may... Environment 09 Jan, 2020
Cervical cancer in women preventable Cervical cancer in women preventable Kathmandu, January 7 At least nine women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in a week at Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital. According to Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, cervical... Kathmandu, January 7 At least nine women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in a week at Bhaktapur... Environment 08 Jan, 2020
Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS Local authorities: Mysterious illness in China is not SARS BEIJING: The mysterious respiratory illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city is not SARS, local authorities said Sunday. The 2002-2003 SARS... BEIJING: The mysterious respiratory illness that has infected dozens of people in a central Chinese city... Environment 06 Jan, 2020
Physical activity linked to sperm quality Physical activity linked to sperm quality Healthy young men who exercise regularly may have better quality semen than their sedentary peers, a study of sperm donors suggests. Even though being... Healthy young men who exercise regularly may have better quality semen than their sedentary... Environment 02 Jan, 2020
China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them China has pain pill addicts too, but no one's counting them SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five years to live and a prescription for OxyContin. Six years later, he... SHANGHAI: Wu Yi was supposed to die. At age 26, his cancer was spreading. His doctor gave him five... Environment 31 Dec, 2019
Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison Chinese court sentences 'gene-editing' scientist to three years in prison BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies to three years in prison on Monday, according to the official Xinhua... BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first "gene-edited" babies... Environment 30 Dec, 2019
Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa has lifted a six week-state of emergency after the infection rate from a measles outbreak that has swept the country... MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa has lifted a six week-state of emergency after... Environment 29 Dec, 2019
California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement California jails use kinder approach to solitary confinement SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his cell. The jailers' usual response: Send an "extraction team" of... SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA: An inmate in solitary confinement at a California jail was refusing to leave his... Environment 27 Dec, 2019
Merck says Ebola vaccine to be available at lowest access price for poor nations Merck says Ebola vaccine to be available at lowest access price for poor nations Merck & Co said on Friday it expects to make licensed doses of its recently approved Ebola vaccine available in the third quarter of 2020 and price the single-dose... Merck & Co said on Friday it expects to make licensed doses of its recently approved Ebola vaccine... Environment 24 Dec, 2019
New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment New autism guidelines focus in early diagnosis, treatment CHICAGO: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday issued its first new autism treatment guidelines in 12 years aimed at helping doctors identify at-risk... CHICAGO: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on Monday issued its first new autism treatment... Environment 16 Dec, 2019
Samoa extends measles state of emergency, NZ to fund Pacific vaccination campaign Samoa extends measles state of emergency, NZ to fund Pacific vaccination campaign MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Saturday extended a state of emergency due to a measles outbreak which has killed 72 people, mostly infants, as New... MELBOURNE: The South Pacific island nation of Samoa on Saturday extended a state of emergency due to a... Environment 14 Dec, 2019
EDCD prepares national guidelines for snakebite management EDCD prepares national guidelines for snakebite management Kathmandu, December 11 Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Department of Health Services has come up with national guideline for snakebite management in... Kathmandu, December 11 Epidemiology and Disease Control Division under the Department of Health... Environment 12 Dec, 2019
Brick kiln workers’ health at risk Brick kiln workers’ health at risk Exposure to dust particles, smoke, carbondioxide has made them susceptible Kathmandu, December 7 A recent research conducted on 20 brick kilns of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur... Exposure to dust particles, smoke, carbondioxide has made them susceptible Kathmandu, December 7 A... Environment 08 Dec, 2019
Samoa says almost 90% of people vaccinated against measles after deadly outbreak Samoa says almost 90% of people vaccinated against measles after deadly outbreak MELBOURNE: Samoa said on Saturday nearly 90% of eligible people had been vaccinated against measles as it lifted a two-day curfew imposed amid an outbreak that has killed... MELBOURNE: Samoa said on Saturday nearly 90% of eligible people had been vaccinated against measles as it... Environment 07 Dec, 2019
Malaria cases decline in WHO South-East Asia Region; WHO says efforts must continue as risks persist Malaria cases decline in WHO South-East Asia Region; WHO says efforts must continue... KATHMANDU: Malaria is on a steep decline in the WHO South-East Asia Region, as per the World Malaria Report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on... KATHMANDU: Malaria is on a steep decline in the WHO South-East Asia Region, as per the World Malaria... Environment 05 Dec, 2019
Drug can curb dementia’s delusions, researchers find Drug can curb dementia’s delusions, researchers find SAN DIEGO: A drug that curbs delusions in Parkinson's patients did the same for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a study that was stopped... SAN DIEGO: A drug that curbs delusions in Parkinson's patients did the same for people with Alzheimer's... Environment 05 Dec, 2019
Samoa measles cases, deaths more than double over past week Samoa measles cases, deaths more than double over past week MELBOURNE: The number of suspected cases of measles on the Pacific island of Samoa has more than doubled over the past week to 3,530 and deaths related to the outbreak... MELBOURNE: The number of suspected cases of measles on the Pacific island of Samoa has more than... Environment 01 Dec, 2019
MRIs of dense breasts find more cancer but also false alarms MRIs of dense breasts find more cancer but also false alarms Giving women with very dense breasts an MRI scan in addition to a mammogram led to fewer missed cancers but also to a lot of false alarms and treatments that might not have... Giving women with very dense breasts an MRI scan in addition to a mammogram led to fewer missed cancers... Environment 28 Nov, 2019
Samoa measles epidemic worsens with 24 children now dead Samoa measles epidemic worsens with 24 children now dead WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Authorities said Monday that a measles epidemic sweeping through Samoa continues to worsen with the death toll rising to 25, all but one of the... WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND: Authorities said Monday that a measles epidemic sweeping through Samoa continues... Environment 25 Nov, 2019
Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children Samoa measles outbreak kills 20, mostly children MELBOURNE: Deaths related to measles, mostly among small children, have more than tripled to 20 in the past week on the Pacific island of Samoa, the government has said... MELBOURNE: Deaths related to measles, mostly among small children, have more than tripled to 20 in... Environment 23 Nov, 2019
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
