Freshwater scarcity is a big concern worldwide and it is not slowing down. This problem is because of increasing demand for water, environmental changes, and bad management practices. Water is crucial for various sectors that need it for many purposes. Most resource evaluations only focus on mineral
Did you know that there is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer. The most common types are HPV 16 and 18. The good news is that vaccines are now available to prevent HPV infections. However, there is a problem. Many people do not know much about HPV and the vaccines. Multiple factors c
Let's talk about a common issue that many people face: lower gastrointestinal bleeding. This can be a serious problem, leading to health complications and even death in some cases. In Nepal, hemorrhoids are a frequent cause of this type of bleeding, especially in outpatient settings. Imagine this:
Nepal has rules for health research. They have to get approval from the Nepal Health Research Council before they start a study with humans. This is to keep people safe and make sure the study is good. Scientists must be given permission to publish their results. The first step is for t
There's a sneaky skin issue lurking in warm climates. It's called cutaneuous larva migrants. It's caused by a type of worm (hookworm) that lives in the soil. When folks walk barefoot or hang out in sandy places, these tiny worms can burrow into human skin. This creepy infection is more common in tro
Every year, people succumb to heat-related illness and death. This is where heat-health early warning systems (HHWS) come in. They team up meteorologists with health professionals. In a recent study, researchers asked a key question: Are these systems effective? Do they truly help people? They scou
Imagine trying to predict the future of Bitcoin. Sounds crazy, right? Here’s the twist: researchers thought using math could help make sense of Bitcoin's wild price swings. They didn’t stick to basic math. No way. They went for something fancy called "partial differential equations (PDEs)" to g
Obesity is a big problem. It's a chronic disease that can lead to serious heart and metabolic issues. Doctors know that visceral fat, the kind that sits deep in your abdomen, is a major culprit. This type of fat is linked to bad cholesterol levels, which can cause heart disease. So, researchers want
Imagine this: a billionaire with a big plan, a consumer agency that put cash back in people's pockets, and a political move that could put the squeeze on everyday Americans. This is what happened when a major figure in tech made a bold statement about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB),
Over two million donut cases were taken off shelves in a major recall across the United States and Canada. A wave of concern stirred from reports of potential listeria contamination. The FDA identified the problem and took immediate action to prevent further spread. All products produced before Dece
