How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy How risky is eating red meat? New papers provoke controversy NEW YORK: Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak? A team of international researchers says... NEW YORK: Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up... Environment 01 Oct, 2019
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
Lifestyle Tasneem's Cookout traces MTR's 100-year culinary legacy Tasneem’s Cookout with MTR, an event that brought together guests for an immersive introduction to the heritage of Mavalli Tiffin Rooms (MTR) and its celebrated South Indian vegetarian cuisine, took place in Kamalpokhari on August 23.
Videos World's Only Shaligram River,Dug Up Illegally At Midnight ​​​​​​​Despite a legal monsoon ban, heavy machines are digging up sand and stones from the Kaligandaki, the world's only river known for Shaligram stones, at midnight in Baglung and Parbat. Locals say police stay silent as the river's shifting course threatens a Majhi settlement.
Environment Heavy rain forecast in three provinces as Tarai cities remain hot Nepal is set for another wet day, with heavy rain forecast in parts of three provinces and squally winds possible in Madhesh as the monsoon continues to influence the country.
Health Baglung Municipality emerges as dengue hotspot with 459 cases Baglung Municipality has emerged as the main centre of a growing dengue outbreak, accounting for 459 of the 646 cases recorded in the district over the past two months, according to the Health Office, Baglung.
Sports Rotary golf fellowship raises $3,500 for global polio eradication drive The Rotary Club of Himalayan Golfers (RCHG) has raised around US$3,500 through the Nepal legs of the Virtual Rotary World Golf Fellowship 2026, generating a total impact of US$10,500 through the Rotary International-Gates Foundation matching arrangement.
Kathmandu Lawmakers demand death penalty for rapists Members of Parliament from across the party lines in the House of Representatives today called for reforms in laws, including capital punishment for rapists after the rape and murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary in Bara.
Opinion Nepal's formalisation machinery is there: Now make it work Nepal does not suffer from a shortage of formalisation policy. What it needs now is a way of making the many institutions it has already built work together as one, and a clearer sense of what would make ordinary workers and small enterprises want to step into those systems on their own.
Videos From 35 To 7 Minutes, Nagdhunga Tunnel Transforms Uphill Commute Nagdhunga Tunnel just changed the Kathmandu-Dhading commute. What once took up to 35 minutes now takes just 7, and a month after opening to emergency vehicles only, private cars, jeeps and vans are finally allowed in, free of cost on trial.
Nepal Police officer arrested in Bara for leaking video in Garima case ​​​​​​​A police officer involved in the investigation into the murder of three-year-old Garima Chaudhary has been arrested for allegedly making public a sensitive video of an accused person’s statement.