Measles outbreak in Pacific Northwest about half of US cases Measles outbreak in Pacific Northwest about half of US cases PORTLAND, OREGON: The focus on measles in the Pacific Northwest intensified Friday as public health officials in Oregon announced a new case of the highly contagious... PORTLAND, OREGON: The focus on measles in the Pacific Northwest intensified Friday as public health... Environment 02 Mar, 2019
World's smallest baby boy goes home from Japan hospital World's smallest baby boy goes home from Japan hospital TOKYO: A baby boy weighing just 268 grams (9.45 oz) at birth was sent home after months in a Tokyo hospital, the smallest surviving male baby in the world, Keio... TOKYO: A baby boy weighing just 268 grams (9.45 oz) at birth was sent home after months in a Tokyo... Environment 28 Feb, 2019
Using 1 germ to fight another when today’s antibiotics fail Using 1 germ to fight another when today’s antibiotics fail NEW HAVEN: Bacteria lodged deep in Ella Balasa’s lungs were impervious to most antibiotics. At 26, gasping for breath, she sought out a dramatic experiment —... NEW HAVEN: Bacteria lodged deep in Ella Balasa’s lungs were impervious to most antibiotics. At 26,... Environment 26 Feb, 2019
Japan scientists win backing for work on potential Nipah vaccine Japan scientists win backing for work on potential Nipah vaccine LONDON: A global coalition set up to fight emerging epidemics has struck a $31 million deal with scientists at Japan's University of Tokyo to speed up work on a vaccine... LONDON: A global coalition set up to fight emerging epidemics has struck a $31 million deal with... Environment 25 Feb, 2019
Expired drugs may remain effective, safe to use in a pinch Expired drugs may remain effective, safe to use in a pinch Even medicines that are years past their expiration date and haven’t always been kept in strict climate-controlled conditions may still retain their original potency,... Even medicines that are years past their expiration date and haven’t always been kept in strict... Environment 21 Feb, 2019
Interval training burns off more pounds than jogging or cycling Interval training burns off more pounds than jogging or cycling Workouts that mix up a variety of intense exercises with brief recovery periods in between may help people lose more weight than chugging... Workouts that mix up a variety of intense exercises with brief recovery... Environment 19 Feb, 2019
Mongolia suspends KFC outlets after hundreds show food poisoning symptoms Mongolia suspends KFC outlets after hundreds show food poisoning symptoms ULAANBAATAR: Mongolia has temporarily suspended operations of all KFC restaurants in the country to conduct an inquiry, as 42 people were hospitalized and hundreds showed... ULAANBAATAR: Mongolia has temporarily suspended operations of all KFC restaurants in the country to... Environment 19 Feb, 2019
SAARC TB, HIV/AIDS meet to be held in May SAARC TB, HIV/AIDS meet to be held in May Kathmandu, February 16 More than half a million people died of tuberculosis in the SAARC countries in 2017. Director at SAARC Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS Centre, Dr... Kathmandu, February 16 More than half a million people died of tuberculosis in the SAARC countries in... Environment 17 Feb, 2019
Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease Eating lots of meat tied to higher risk of liver disease People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a higher risk of liver disease than individuals whose main source of... People who eat a lot of animal protein may be more likely to have excessive fat in their livers and a... Environment 13 Feb, 2019
China says tests of human immunoglobulin are HIV negative China says tests of human immunoglobulin are HIV negative BEIJING: Chinese authorities said tests of a batch of human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection, reportedly contaminated with the HIV antibody, showed negative... BEIJING: Chinese authorities said tests of a batch of human immunoglobulin for intravenous injection,... Environment 07 Feb, 2019
Breakfast may not help keep pounds off Breakfast may not help keep pounds off The idea that skipping breakfast contributes to weight gain doesn’t mean that eating breakfast can help with weight loss, a research review... The idea that skipping breakfast contributes to weight gain doesn’t mean that eating... Environment 06 Feb, 2019
Egyptian babies get blue ribbons as parents say 'no' to female genital mutilation Egyptian babies get blue ribbons as parents say 'no' to female genital mutilation BEIRUT:Â Doctors at two Cairo hospitals will pin blue ribbon badges to the clothing of newborn baby girls on Wednesday as they launch a campaign to persuade parents in... BEIRUT:Â Doctors at two Cairo hospitals will pin blue ribbon badges to the clothing of newborn baby... Environment 06 Feb, 2019
Swine fever outbreak may bury China's small pig farmers Swine fever outbreak may bury China's small pig farmers CHANGTU COUNTY: For farmers Zhang Shiping and Bai Fuqin in northeast China, there is little to celebrate this Lunar New Year. Since African swine fever struck... CHANGTU COUNTY: For farmers Zhang Shiping and Bai Fuqin in northeast China, there is little to... Environment 04 Feb, 2019
Obesity, bad nutrition, climate change pose triple danger, commission says Obesity, bad nutrition, climate change pose triple danger, commission says NEW YORK: Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population, linked by profit motives and policy inertia, a top commission said... NEW YORK: Obesity, undernutrition and climate change are the biggest threats to the world population,... Environment 28 Jan, 2019
Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally Obesity explains almost 1 in 20 cancer cases globally Excess body weight is responsible for about 4 percent of all cancer cases worldwide and an even larger proportion of malignancies diagnosed in developing countries, a... Excess body weight is responsible for about 4 percent of all cancer cases worldwide and an even... Environment 21 Dec, 2018
China confirms new African swine fever outbreak in Fujian province China confirms new African swine fever outbreak in Fujian province BEIJING: China on Thursday said it had confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever in Fujian province, as the highly contagious disease spreads through the world’s... BEIJING: China on Thursday said it had confirmed a new outbreak of African swine fever in Fujian... Environment 20 Dec, 2018
Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of liver disease Longer breastfeeding tied to lower risk of liver disease Mothers who breastfeed for six months or more may have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of liver disease, a US study suggests. Breastfeeding has long been... Mothers who breastfeed for six months or more may have less fat in their livers and a lower risk of... Environment 13 Dec, 2018
Delivering a baby increases - then lowers - risk of breast cancer: study Delivering a baby increases - then lowers - risk of breast cancer: study Having a baby temporarily increases the risk of breast cancer by about 80 percent compared to the risk in women who have never given birth, researchers behind a new... Having a baby temporarily increases the risk of breast cancer by about 80 percent compared to the... Environment 11 Dec, 2018
Nobel laureates: Despite progress, cancer won’t be wiped out Nobel laureates: Despite progress, cancer won’t be wiped out STOCKHOLM: The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine say they expect substantial advances toward treating cancer in the next several decades although they... STOCKHOLM: The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine say they expect substantial advances... Environment 06 Dec, 2018
Ebola outbreak in east Congo now world's 2nd biggest Ebola outbreak in east Congo now world's 2nd biggest KINSHASA: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the second biggest in history, with 426 confirmed and probable cases, the health ministry said late on... KINSHASA: The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is now the second biggest in history, with 426... Environment 01 Dec, 2018
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.
