Pabitra Sunar

TUTH had issued a notice on Monday stating that health insurance services would be discontinued from January 15.

Doctors warn that lifestyle, nutrition, genetics, and menopause-related estrogen decline contribute to bone weakening, and recommend regular exercise, balanced diet, and preventive care to maintain bone health.

In a public notice, TUTH said the decision comes after repeated attempts to resolve discrepancies between the treatment rates set by the Health Insurance Board and those charged by the hospital, noting that its repeated submissions on the issue went unheard

Preterm births are rising in Nepal as more couples marry and have children later in life, increasing health risks for newborns. Doctors warn that babies born before full term face higher chances of death due to underdeveloped organs and limited neonatal care.

Mental health experts urge Nepalis to break the culture of silence and talk openly about emotional struggles, as a nationwide campaign seeks to curb rising stress, mental illness and suicide rates.

Changing lifestyles, delayed marriages, foreign employment and rising obesity are driving a steady increase in infertility across Nepal, with doctors reporting a sharp rise in couples seeking treatment. Research and personal stories show that lifestyle-related factors—rather than purely biolog...

Despite more than two decades of campaigns and regulations aimed at controlling tobacco use, the situation has moved in the opposite direction. Consumption has grown at an alarming pace, and the number of deaths caused by tobacco-related illnesses has surged sharply.

Experts say Nepal can significantly reduce this mortality rate by strengthening NCD care at the primary healthcare level.

Medical experts warn that such unions significantly increase the risk of genetic disorders in children.

UN Women has called on all countries to immediately enact policies and laws to end digital violence against women.