No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines: experts No-deal Brexit could deepen Europe's shortage of medicines: experts BRUSSELS: As the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health professionals are warning that shortages of some medicines could worsen in... BRUSSELS: As the October 31 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union approaches, health... Environment 12 Aug, 2019
Study shows Apple devices in combo with apps could identify dementia Study shows Apple devices in combo with apps could identify dementia Drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Thursday early results from a study suggest that Apple Inc devices, including the iPhone, in combination with digital apps could differentiate... Drugmaker Eli Lilly said on Thursday early results from a study suggest that Apple Inc devices, including... Environment 09 Aug, 2019
Medicare to cover breakthrough gene therapy for some cancers Medicare to cover breakthrough gene therapy for some cancers WASHINGTON: Expanding access to a promising but costly treatment, Medicare said Wednesday it will cover for some blood cancers a breakthrough gene therapy that revs up a... WASHINGTON: Expanding access to a promising but costly treatment, Medicare said Wednesday it will cover... Environment 08 Aug, 2019
After years of waiting, medical marijuana sold in Louisiana After years of waiting, medical marijuana sold in Louisiana BATON ROUGE: A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first people to purchase medical marijuana in Louisiana on Tuesday, as the... BATON ROUGE: A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first... Environment 07 Aug, 2019
Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom Human breast milk may help babies tell time via circadian signals from mom Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to infants. The composition of breast milk changes across the day, giving... Human breast milk is more than a meal – it’s also a clock, providing time-of-day information to... Environment 06 Aug, 2019
1-year-old daughter, wife of Congo's Goma victim have Ebola 1-year-old daughter, wife of Congo's Goma victim have Ebola KINSHASA: Â The wife and 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Goma this week have tested positive for the disease, health officials confirmed Thursday, the... KINSHASA: Â The wife and 1-year-old daughter of the man who died of Ebola in Goma this week have tested... Environment 02 Aug, 2019
How do you design a home for someone with autism? How do you design a home for someone with autism? What if every time the bathroom fan buzzed, you became unhinged? Or you lived in a place where it felt impossible to avoid curious neighbours whenever you went outside? Or... What if every time the bathroom fan buzzed, you became unhinged? Or you lived in a place where it felt... Environment 01 Aug, 2019
Utah’s medical pot distribution, growing plans face scrutiny Utah’s medical pot distribution, growing plans face scrutiny SALT LAKE CITY: Utah officials preparing to launch the state’s medical marijuana program next year face mounting pressure from county attorneys to scrap plans for a... SALT LAKE CITY: Utah officials preparing to launch the state’s medical marijuana program next year face... Environment 01 Aug, 2019
Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma Congo officials say 2nd Ebola case confirmed in city of Goma KINSHASA: Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of more than 2 million people whose first confirmed case in this... KINSHASA: Officials in Congo on Tuesday said a second Ebola case had been confirmed in Goma, the city of... Environment 31 Jul, 2019
Congo student with Ebola still finds a way to take exams Congo student with Ebola still finds a way to take exams BENI: Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death when he, too, was diagnosed with the disease, the young man had a... BENI: Claude Mabowa Sasi had lost his mother, a brother and a sister to Ebola. Instead of fearing death... Environment 25 Jul, 2019
Deep distrust undermines effort to fight Ebola in Congo Deep distrust undermines effort to fight Ebola in Congo BENI: Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was the reason he was vomiting blood. The 30-year-old man wouldn't give... BENI: Until his last breath, Salomon Nduhi Kambale insisted he had been poisoned by someone and that was... Environment 24 Jul, 2019
Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study Multidrug-resistant malaria spreading in Southeast Asia: study LONDON: Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in Vietnam, Laos and northern Thailand after spreading rapidly from... LONDON: Strains of malaria resistant to two key anti-malarial medicines are becoming more dominant in... Environment 23 Jul, 2019
WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify WHO sounds Ebola alarm as risks intensify GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international health emergency, sounding a rarely used global alarm after the virus... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Congo’s Ebola outbreak an international... Environment 18 Jul, 2019
New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's LOS ANGELES: New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease and how this most common form of dementia... LOS ANGELES: New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop... Environment 17 Jul, 2019
UK doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head UK doctors reveal separation of twins joined at the head LONDON: Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital to separate their skulls, brains and blood vessels, doctors said... LONDON: Two-year-old twins joined at the head have undergone successful surgery at a British hospital... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns 20 million children miss out on life-saving vaccines, UN warns LONDON: More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against life-threatening diseases such as measles, diphtheria and tetanus,... LONDON: More than one in 10 children - or 20 million worldwide - missed out last year on vaccines against... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city Congo tracing contacts of first Ebola case in eastern city BENI: After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city. Only upon arrival at his destination did anyone suspect he had the... BENI: After feeling sick for several days the pastor boarded a bus to eastern Congo’s largest city.... Environment 16 Jul, 2019
A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's A healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risk for Alzheimer's LOS ANGELES: A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia even if you have genes that raise your risk for these... LOS ANGELES: A healthy lifestyle can cut your risk of developing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia... Environment 15 Jul, 2019
Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say HONG KONG: Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill have created an unprecedented mental health problem that the city is not... HONG KONG: Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill have... Environment 09 Jul, 2019
Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment CHICAGO: Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking treatment, a large, US government-funded analysis found. Previous... CHICAGO: Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prostate cancer patients given hormone-blocking... Environment 06 Jul, 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.