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Putting babies under general anaesthetic won’t affect their development, new research shows

Published On: February 16, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Making the decision to operate on a baby or toddler can be complex and confronting for parents. It involves weighing the risks versus the expected benefits for the child.

Children with ASD more likely to face maltreatment, study finds

Published On: February 16, 2019 01:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

A recent study by Vanderbilt researchers of 11 counties in Middle Tennessee revealed that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) were nearly 2.5 times more likely than children without ASD to be reported to the Child Abuse Hotline by the age of 8.

Why milk teeth give clues to your child’s mental health

Published On: February 16, 2019 01:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Children with thin tooth enamel are more likely to develop mental health problems in later life, a new study finds. Researchers have analysed the milk teeth lost by primary school children and found that they could offer vital clues to their future happiness. Tooth scans could one day be used to flag up – and potentially head off – children at high risk of health problems further down the road, they say.

A weakness in a rare cancer that could be exploited with drugs

Published On: February 16, 2019 12:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Cancer cells are, in some respects, impressive: They can grow relentlessly, sidestep the aging process by becoming immortal, and evade the immune system's persistent attacks. But in the process of acquiring such superpowers, the cells must occasionally relinquish other, more mundane skills -- including the ability to produce certain nutrients.

Vodka firm loses valuable iceberg water in apparent heist

Published On: February 16, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

A Canadian vodka distiller has lost 30,000 litres of valuable iceberg water in what appears to be a heist.

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom are engaged

Published On: February 16, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom got engaged on Valentine's Day. Perry, 34, and Bloom, 42, shared the news on their Instagram.

UN says those behind Kashmir attack should be brought to justice

Published On: February 15, 2019 10:29 AM NPT By: Agencies

The United Nations has condemned an IED blast that attacked a police convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar highway of India. The explosion killed at least 40 police personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force yesterday. The death toll is expected to rise.

40 Jawans Killed as Suicide Bomber Strikes CRPF bus in Pulwama

Published On: February 14, 2019 10:03 PM NPT By: Agencies

SRINAGAR, Feb 14: Forty jawans were killed and several injured when a suicide bomber rammed a Scorpio car laden with explosives into a CRPF convoy in Awantipora town of Pulwama district on Thursday. This is one of the worst attacks since the 2001 Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly car bombing.

Sleep could be the best medicine to fight off an infection

Published On: February 14, 2019 02:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Sleep has been underrated as the best medicine to fight off disease say researchers working on a new study. The study titled, “Gαs-Coupled Receptor Signaling and Sleep Regulate Integrin Activation of Human Antigen-Specific T Cells,” was published this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.

Exposure to weed killing products increases risk of cancer by 41% – study

Published On: February 14, 2019 02:00 PM NPT By: Agencies

Evidence ‘supports link’ between exposures to glyphosate herbicides and increased risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Irrfan Khan back in India

Published On: February 14, 2019 11:55 AM NPT By: Agencies

Critically-acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan is back in India after undergoing treatment for neuroendocrine tumour in London.

TikTok is under fire in India over alleged cyberbullying

Published On: February 13, 2019 08:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Most of us know TikTok – the app that allows users to create 15-second videos – as a place for silly (and sometimes cringy) videos created by teenagers.

Victoria Beckham bans use of animal skins from her clothing line

Published On: February 13, 2019 12:30 PM NPT By: Agencies

Singer Victoria Beckham has become the latest celebrity to promise to not use exotic animal skins and furs in her fashion line.

Only 5 percent of the men use condoms, study shows

Published On: February 13, 2019 10:26 AM NPT By: Agencies

KATHMANDU, Feb 13: Every year, the 13th of February is observed as the International Condom Day with an aim to increase awareness regarding the need for condoms as a contraceptive method.

How about lavender instead of red for Valentine home setting

Published On: February 12, 2019 07:16 PM NPT By: Agencies

Color red is associated with love but it doesn’t mean you have to use red to show your love this V-Day. Be brave and opt for lavender products replacing color red for decorating or setting for the love day. Here’s a list to go about it:

Engaging women and girls in science ‘vital’ for Sustainable Development Goals

Published On: February 12, 2019 05:15 PM NPT By: Agencies

GENEVA, Feb 12: Boosting the number of women and girls entering careers involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, UN chief António Guterres said on Monday, in a message to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Happy Hug Day 2019: Know the benefits of hugging

Published On: February 12, 2019 03:07 PM NPT By: Agencies

There is a saying by Virginia Satir, a respected family therapist, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance.

Popular Bollywood villain Mahesh Anand found dead at home

Published On: February 10, 2019 01:27 PM NPT By: Agencies

Actor Mahesh Anand, who played negative roles in a number of Bollywood films in the '80s and '90s, was found dead at his residence in suburban Andheri, a police official said on Sunday.

Scientist criticizes lack of response to processed meat cancer risk study

Published On: February 10, 2019 11:00 AM NPT By: Agencies

A leading scientist, who co-authored a report on the link between cancer and processed meats such as bacon and ham, has criticised the Government for failing to act on its findings.

Eat your way to a happy heart and live longer with simple changes in your diet

Published On: February 10, 2019 10:30 AM NPT By: Agencies

Almost 200,000 people a year are dying from heart attacks or strokes