Experts say hospital waste management is a neglected issue in Kathmandu. Private and state-run health facilities discard hazardous medical wastes mixed up with household wastes.
Methylphenidate is often misunderstood as a “study aid,” falsely believed to enhance academic performance for otherwise healthy students.
Wounds from acts of penance such as self-flagellation and crucifixion are dirty because they are contaminated with dirt, debris or dust, making them more at risk of bacterial…
The addition of quinoa to the diet has reduced rice consumption by 2,000 kilograms (kg) with a 10 percent quinoa substitution in hospital meals.
Doctors say it is this hormone surge — particularly the spike in progesterone — that can make people feel "off." But it is important to remember that these reactions are part…
The programme is credited with reducing maternal and child mortality rates by over 70 percent over two decades.
To prevent further spread, authorities urging parents, school staff, and the general public, especially those in close contact with school-aged children to ensure they are…
This is part of the government’s One-Child, One-Egg initiative that provides one egg per child daily through the school feeding programme.
The city of Ho Chi Minh has recently recorded many cases of food poisoning, causing dozens of students to be hospitalised and raising concerns about food safety during the hot…
Suitable patients are those with conditions such as dengue, cellulitis, gastroenteritis and urinary tract infections, which have established treatment plans that consist of…