Immune system therapy shows wider promise against cancer Immune system therapy shows wider promise against cancer ATLANTA: A treatment that helps the immune system fight deadly blood cancers is showing early signs of promise against some solid tumours, giving hope that this... ATLANTA: A treatment that helps the immune system fight deadly blood cancers is showing early signs... Environment 01 Apr, 2019
US begins organ transplants from living donors who have HIV US begins organ transplants from living donors who have HIV WASHINGTON: Surgeons in Baltimore have performed what’s thought to be the world’s first kidney transplant from a living donor with HIV, a milestone for people with... WASHINGTON: Surgeons in Baltimore have performed what’s thought to be the world’s first kidney... Environment 29 Mar, 2019
As China pushes traditional medicine globally, illegal wildlife trade flourishes As China pushes traditional medicine globally, illegal wildlife trade flourishes Record HK wildlife seizures underscore demand for threatened species China, Vietnam huge consumer markets - conservation groups TCM companies are given permits... Record HK wildlife seizures underscore demand for threatened species China, Vietnam huge... Environment 28 Mar, 2019
What my DNA told me: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables What my DNA told me: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables NEW YORK: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but they’re tips supposedly tailored to my DNA profile. The... NEW YORK: Avoid fast food, eat vegetables and exercise. It sounds like generic health advice, but... Environment 26 Mar, 2019
US experts revisit breast implant safety after new concerns US experts revisit breast implant safety after new concerns SILVER SPRING: US medical authorities are revisiting the safety of breast implants used by millions of American women, the latest review in a multi-decade debate about... SILVER SPRING: US medical authorities are revisiting the safety of breast implants used by millions... Environment 25 Mar, 2019
Experts dismiss rumours of bird flu outbreak in Chitwan district Experts dismiss rumours of bird flu outbreak in Chitwan district Chitwan, March 23 Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Experts Centre Chitwan today dismissed rumours of bird flu outbreak Chitwan district. The office said... Chitwan, March 23 Veterinary Hospital and Livestock Service Experts Centre Chitwan today dismissed... Environment 24 Mar, 2019
Daily cannabis and skunk users run higher psychosis risk Daily cannabis and skunk users run higher psychosis risk LONDON: People who use cannabis every day run a significantly higher risk of developing the serious mental illness psychosis, especially if they use more potent forms... LONDON: People who use cannabis every day run a significantly higher risk of developing the serious... Environment 21 Mar, 2019
Study finds key details about 'punch drunk syndrome' and Alzheimer's Study finds key details about 'punch drunk syndrome' and Alzheimer's LONDON: Scientists studying damaged brains of boxers and other sports people have found key details about a head injury-linked disease called "punch drunk syndrome"... LONDON: Scientists studying damaged brains of boxers and other sports people have found key details... Environment 21 Mar, 2019
Dhading Hospital starts OPD services from new building Dhading Hospital starts OPD services from new building DHADING: Dhading District Hospital has begun Out Patient Department (OPD) services from a new building five months after it was handed over to the hospital, post... DHADING: Dhading District Hospital has begun Out Patient Department (OPD) services from a new... Environment 19 Mar, 2019
Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate Are eggs good or bad for you? New research rekindles debate The latest US research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without them. Adults who ate about 1 ½ eggs daily had a slightly higher risk of... The latest US research on eggs won’t go over easy for those who can’t eat breakfast without... Environment 17 Mar, 2019
Mystery infections traced to blood-shedding religious ritual Mystery infections traced to blood-shedding religious ritual NEW YORK: Add self-flagellation to the list of ways to get a dangerous viral blood infection. Researchers said Wednesday that they were initially puzzled how 10... NEW YORK: Add self-flagellation to the list of ways to get a dangerous viral blood... Environment 14 Mar, 2019
Gene-edited food quietly arrives in restaurant cooking oil Gene-edited food quietly arrives in restaurant cooking oil NEW YORK: Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans. That's according to the company making the oil, which says it's... NEW YORK: Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans.... Environment 13 Mar, 2019
Tunisia: 12 infants die of hospital-acquired infection Tunisia: 12 infants die of hospital-acquired infection TUNIS: Twelve newborn babies have died in Tunisia after acquiring infections at the public maternity hospital where they were born prematurely, the country's interim... TUNIS: Twelve newborn babies have died in Tunisia after acquiring infections at the public maternity... Environment 12 Mar, 2019
Roche's Tecentriq notches win in breast cancer with US approval Roche's Tecentriq notches win in breast cancer with US approval Roche's Tecentriq wins first OK in breast cancer Oncologists excited for a new option Roche trails Bristol, Merck in immunotherapy sales ZURICH: Roche... Roche's Tecentriq wins first OK in breast cancer Oncologists excited for a new option Roche... Environment 09 Mar, 2019
US AIDS activists welcome London 'cure' but warn against complacency US AIDS activists welcome London 'cure' but warn against complacency NEW YORK: US AIDS activists said on Tuesday they were encouraged by news that a patient in London became the second known person to be cleared of the deadly HIV... NEW YORK: US AIDS activists said on Tuesday they were encouraged by news that a patient in London... Environment 06 Mar, 2019
'Health to be cross-cutting in all policies' 'Health to be cross-cutting in all policies' KATHMANDU: The National Planning Commission has made public the draft of the 15th plan with a vision of producing healthy, productive, responsible and happy... KATHMANDU: The National Planning Commission has made public the draft of the 15th plan with a vision of... Environment 06 Mar, 2019
Mind-altering, ketamine-like drug OK'd for severe depression Mind-altering, ketamine-like drug OK'd for severe depression WASHINGTON: A mind-altering medication related to the club drug Special K won US approval Tuesday for patients with hard-to-treat depression, the first in a series of... WASHINGTON: A mind-altering medication related to the club drug Special K won US approval Tuesday for... Environment 06 Mar, 2019
Time to see air pollution as a human rights threat: UN Time to see air pollution as a human rights threat: UN LONDON: Air pollution has long been an environmental and health problem - but now it should now be viewed as a human rights issue as well, according to the UN special... LONDON: Air pollution has long been an environmental and health problem - but now it should now be... Environment 05 Mar, 2019
New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells New techniques let scientists zero in on individual cells NEW YORK: Did you hear what happened when Bill Gates walked into a bar? Everybody there immediately became millionaires — on average. That joke about a very rich... NEW YORK: Did you hear what happened when Bill Gates walked into a bar? Everybody there immediately... Environment 04 Mar, 2019
Karnali denizens get health insurance Karnali denizens get health insurance SURKHET: People of Karnali Province now have health insurance coverage which has been promoted by the government. In the 19 months since the programme was... SURKHET: People of Karnali Province now have health insurance coverage which has been promoted... Environment 02 Mar, 2019
Nepal EC intensifies code of conduct enforcement With 33 days remaining until the March 5 House of Representatives elections, the Election Commission (EC) has stepped up monitoring to ensure strict enforcement of the Election Code of Conduct, 2082.
Business Baglung produces oranges worth around Rs 270 million Baglung district has produced oranges worth around Rs 270 million this year, marking an increase of Rs 4.4 million compared to last year.
Business Birgunj Customs records food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in first half of FY 2082/83 The Birgunj Customs Office recorded food imports worth Rs 11.57 billion in the first half of the current fiscal year 2082/83 BS, slightly lower than the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Nepal Sample ballot papers unveiled; Kathmandu to have largest size The Election Commission (EC) on Friday unveiled sample ballot papers for all districts and electoral constituencies ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives elections, as part of its voter education initiative.
Nepal Daraz announces '2.2 Fabulous February' sale with discounts up to 70% Daraz Nepal has announced its ‘2.2 Fabulous February’ sale, offering discounts of up to 70 percent across multiple product categories.
Kathmandu Nepal–France collaboration launches AI-based river flow forecasting system Blue Water Intelligence (BWI) has launched machine learning-enabled river flow forecasting and early warning services in Nepal under the HydroNepal Project, marking a milestone in Nepal–France cooperation on water and energy security.
Kathmandu 4th JICA Chair focuses on strengthening maternal and child health in Nepal The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital and the Institute of Medicine, organized the 4th JICA Chair on January 29, focusing on maternal and child health (MCH).
Business Singapore Airlines to deploy wide-body aircraft on Kathmandu route in spring Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate wide-body aircraft on two of its seven weekly flights between Singapore and Kathmandu during Nepal’s spring season from March to April 2026 to meet increased passenger demand.
Sports Champions League draw: Real Madrid faces Benfica again, PSG vs. Monaco and Bodø/Glimt vs. Inter Real Madrid faces an immediate rematch with Benfica after the teams were drawn together in the Champions League playoffs on Friday.
