Central America's dengue epidemic deadly in Honduras Central America's dengue epidemic deadly in Honduras TEGUCIGALPA: In a ward usually reserved for juvenile burn victims, children lay listlessly under mosquito nets next to worried parents. On a recent day, 9-year-old Carlos... TEGUCIGALPA: In a ward usually reserved for juvenile burn victims, children lay listlessly under mosquito... Environment 20 Sep, 2019
Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy Study finds air pollution reaches placenta during pregnancy WASHINGTON: A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond her lungs to the placenta that guards her fetus. Pollution... WASHINGTON: A new study suggests when a pregnant woman breathes in air pollution, it can travel beyond... Environment 18 Sep, 2019
Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy Health experts back treatment for kids with peanut allergy WASHINGTON: Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut allergies that could become the first federally approved option for... WASHINGTON: Government experts on Friday backed an experimental treatment for children with peanut... Environment 14 Sep, 2019
Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since Aug 28 Five confirmed cholera deaths in Sudan since Aug 28 KHARTOUM: There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan's Blue Nile state since Aug 28, the health ministry said in a statement. The ministry reported... KHARTOUM: There have been five confirmed deaths from cholera in Sudan's Blue Nile state since Aug 28,... Environment 14 Sep, 2019
A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the... Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient's HIV... Environment 12 Sep, 2019
Trump administration seeks ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth addiction Trump administration seeks ban on flavored e-cigarettes to combat youth addiction WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration announced plans on Wednesday to remove all flavoured e-cigarettes from store shelves in a widening crackdown on vaping, as... WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES: The Trump administration announced plans on Wednesday to remove all flavoured... Environment 12 Sep, 2019
Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief Veterans with PTSD, anxiety turn to beekeeping for relief MANCHESTER: Gently lifting a wooden frame containing dozens of Italian honeybees, Vince Ylitalo seemed transfixed as he and several other veterans inspected the buzzing... MANCHESTER: Gently lifting a wooden frame containing dozens of Italian honeybees, Vince Ylitalo seemed... Environment 11 Sep, 2019
Rising risk: Flood damage now a mental health threat in Britain Rising risk: Flood damage now a mental health threat in Britain LONDON: People in Britain whose homes are damaged by floods, storms or other wild weather are 50% more likely to suffer mental health problems such as depression or... LONDON: People in Britain whose homes are damaged by floods, storms or other wild weather are 50%... Environment 05 Sep, 2019
Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death Ebola survivors face kidney problems and risk of premature death LONDON: People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying - probably from severe kidney damage - within a year of leaving the hospital,... LONDON: People who survive Ebola virus infection face a dramatically higher risk of dying - probably... Environment 05 Sep, 2019
Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000 Ebola death toll in east Congo outbreak climbs above 2,000 Death toll tops 2,000; confirmed & probable cases above 3,000 Teams struggling to curb virus in remote, conflict-hit areas Congo girl dies in neighbouring... Death toll tops 2,000; confirmed & probable cases above 3,000 Teams struggling to curb virus in... Environment 31 Aug, 2019
Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO Global measles cases three times higher than last year: WHO GENEVA: Every region in the world, except the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of cases of measles, a vaccine-preventable disease that can kill or... GENEVA: Every region in the world, except the Americas, is experiencing an increase in the number of... Environment 29 Aug, 2019
'Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights' 'Make regulations to ensure reproductive health rights' As regulations have not been formulated till date, there is no uniformity in service charges at health facilities Kathmandu, August 26 Although the Parliament endorsed... As regulations have not been formulated till date, there is no uniformity in service charges at health... Environment 27 Aug, 2019
One more STIDH staffer diagnosed with dengue One more STIDH staffer diagnosed with dengue Kathmandu, August 23 One more staffer of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital was found to have been infected with dengue virus. With this, the number of... Kathmandu, August 23 One more staffer of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital was found... Environment 24 Aug, 2019
Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water: UN Don't worry about drinking microplastics in water: UN GENEVA: The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to be risky, but that research has been spotty and more is needed into... GENEVA: The World Health Organization says the levels of microplastics in drinking water don't appear to... Environment 22 Aug, 2019
Fifty-five dengue cases reported in Kathmandu valley Fifty-five dengue cases reported in Kathmandu valley Kathmandu, August 21 Number of patients suffering from dengue reached 55 in Kathmandu valley. Epidemiology and Disease Control Division revealed that these patients have... Kathmandu, August 21 Number of patients suffering from dengue reached 55 in Kathmandu valley.... Environment 22 Aug, 2019
Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia? Can air pollution trigger depression and schizophrenia? LONDON: Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental illnesses, said researchers on Tuesday in a study based on health... LONDON: Air pollution chokes lungs and shortens lives but is also linked to a higher risk of mental... Environment 21 Aug, 2019
Congo to use second vaccine to fight Ebola Congo to use second vaccine to fight Ebola KINSHASA: The head of Congo's Ebola response says another vaccine will be used to fight the outbreak that has killed more than 1,800 people in a year. Dr Jean-Jaques... KINSHASA: The head of Congo's Ebola response says another vaccine will be used to fight the outbreak that... Environment 20 Aug, 2019
Drug deptt warns it will scrap licence Drug deptt warns it will scrap licence Kathmandu, August 19 Department of Drug Administration, issuing a notice today, warned retailers and wholesale pharmacies that their licence would be scrapped if they... Kathmandu, August 19 Department of Drug Administration, issuing a notice today, warned retailers and... Environment 20 Aug, 2019
Twenty-four school children infected Twenty-four school children infected Kathmandu, August 17 Twenty-four students from among 73 schools in Kathmandu district were found infected with lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, a... Kathmandu, August 17 Twenty-four students from among 73 schools in Kathmandu district were found... Environment 18 Aug, 2019
Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival Ebola 'no longer incurable' as Congo trial finds drugs boost survival LONDON: Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever after two experimental drugs showed survival rates of as much as 90% in a... LONDON: Scientists are a step closer to being able to cure the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever after two... Environment 14 Aug, 2019
Business Nepal SBI Bank brings employees together through MD's Cup Futsal Nepal SBI Bank celebrated its 33rd anniversary by organising the MD's Cup Futsal Tournament-2083, bringing together employees from across the country in an initiative aimed at strengthening teamwork and employee engagement.
Business NEPSE extends losing streak as benchmark drops 25 points The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) declined for a second straight session this week on Tuesday, with the benchmark index falling 24.63 points, or 0.93 percent, to close at 2,608.33. The slide follows losses recorded in the previous week as well.
Nepal Less land, more rice: Urbanisation eats into paddy land in Gandaki The area under paddy cultivation in Gandaki Province continues to shrink every year as urban expansion, land fragmentation and growing fallow farmland reduce agricultural land, according to provincial agriculture officials.
Lifestyle Environmental scientist Chandra Giri launches debut novel on illegal migration Internationally renowned environmental scientist Dr Chandra Giri has launched his debut novel, Donkey (Sapana ko Kalbato), a work that explores the dangers, sacrifices and emotional toll of irregular migration to the United States.
Business Kajaria Ramesh Tiles opens new showroom on Tokha Road Kajaria Ramesh Tiles has expanded its retail presence in the Kathmandu Valley by opening a new exclusive showroom along Tokha Road in partnership with Jagdamba International.
Kathmandu NYEF Lalitpur elects Anukul Shrestha as president The Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs' Forum (NYEF) Lalitpur Chapter has elected Anukul Shrestha as its new president during the chapter's annual general meeting.
Kathmandu Bosch strengthens dealer network with Power Partners Summit 2026 Bosch Nepal, in partnership with its authorised distributor Infratech Pvt. Ltd., organised the Bosch Power Partners Summit Nepal 2026 in Kathmandu, bringing together dealers, retailers and professional users to showcase new products and strengthen its distribution network.
Business vivo unveils Y500 with largest-ever Y Series battery in Nepal vivo has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Y500, in the Nepali market, introducing what it says is the largest battery ever offered in its Y Series lineup.
Lifestyle Birat Anupam's debut book on Nepal's first general election wins Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award Author, translator and journalist Birat Anupam has won the Sahitya Post Nonfiction Award 2082 BS for his debut book, Pahilo Aam Nirwachan 2015 (First General Election 1959), which chronicles Nepal's first democratic parliamentary election.