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‘Newborn Screening’ can save thousands of newborn lives

‘Newborn Screening’ can save thousands of newborn lives The program is being run with a limited budget from the Nepal government. However, service recipients coming from other hospitals can avail the service by paying the fee set by the government. Paropakar Maternity and Gynecology Hospital has started the metabolic newborn screening service since Shravan 2081 to detect congenital diseases in newborns. Just because a baby looks healthy at birth does not guarantee its complete health. Some serious congenital diseases can also occur. Symptoms of such problems may not be visible immediately after birth, but if not identified in time, it can seriously affect the child’s physical, mental and intellectual development. Newborn screening is an effective way to identify such diseases at an early stage and start treatment. This service, which was started for the first time by Paropakar Maternity and Gynecology Hospital in Nepal, has so far tested thousands of newborns. Why is newborn s...

‘A person smiling on the outside may be in pain on the inside’

‘A person smiling on the outside may be in pain on the inside’ A hectic lifestyle, economic insecurity, rising unemployment, social expectations and fear of the future, as well as the influence of excessive social media , are further increasing mental pressure . The \'Let's talk about our hearts\' campaign launched by the Government of Nepal is a national initiative to make mental health a social priority and break the silence. The campaign aims to encourage adolescents, youth and the general public to seek awareness, empathy and support about mental health. We live in a society bound by collective thinking and culture. It is our habit to talk to each other, gather, and exchange experiences. There is no shortage of words at home, in tea shops, in the office or on social media. But one important thing is often overlooked in all this dialogue - the heart. From the outside, many people look normal and happy. They have a smile on their face, and they behave naturally. But t...

Why do people talk and walk while sleeping?

Why do people talk and walk while sleeping? Talking in sleep is usually associated with stress, depression, lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, and fever. Sleepwalking is considered more dangerous because the person is not aware that they are walking and can cause injuries. You must have experienced someone who suddenly started talking or mumbling something in their sleep. This habit can happen to some people. At that time, the sleep of others sleeping together may be disturbed. Or the relationship itself may also be affected. Because such people sometimes talk about personal things. Moving their arms and legs, shouting, and screaming are normal. Some even get up and walk in their sleep. However, sleepwalking is considered more dangerous than talking while sleeping. Many people consider this habit normal. However, if this habit continues to increase, it can be a health problem. Why does this happen? What are the ways to avoid it? Sleep talking While we sleep, a kind of safety me...

Kathmandu Metropolitan City seeks scientific and technological solutions for managing biodegradable waste

Kathmandu Metropolitan City seeks scientific and technological solutions for managing biodegradable waste Kathmandu Metropolitan City has sought suggestions from concerned individuals, organizations and companies to recommend appropriate methods for the scientific and technological management of biodegradable waste generated within its area. The Metropolitan City's Department of Environmental Management issued a notice on Sunday, calling for submission of such suggestions within 15 days. Through the annual policy and program for the fiscal year 082/083, the Metropolitan City has set the goal of waste classification at source , waste to energy and zero waste city . In line with this goal, the Metropolitan City aims to use biodegradable waste as a resource to protect the environment, reduce the burden of waste disposed of in landfill sites and contribute to a circular economy . According to the Metropolitan City, the recommended method should be technological, odorless, environm...

Pop star sues Samsung for $2.25 billion over unauthorized use of image

Pop star sues Samsung for $2.25 billion over unauthorized use of image British pop star and singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million (about $2.25 billion) in damages. She has sued the company for using her image on television packaging without permission. According to the complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on Friday, Samsung has been distributing its Crystal UHD TV series across the United States since last year with a picture of Lipa on the front of the cardboard packaging. The photo was taken backstage at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in 2024. The photo is officially registered with the US Copyright Office under the name Dua Lipa – Backstage at Austin City Limits, 2024. It is claimed that the copyright to the photo belongs to Lipa. Lipa's legal team is accusing Samsung of copyright infringement , trademark infringement , violation of California's rights o...

How old is the history of kissing? Scientists have discovered such a mystery

How old is the history of kissing? Scientists have discovered such a mystery Scientists have discovered that kissing began about 55 million years ago in great apes . Humans and some animals kiss, including monkeys and polar bears . How old is this way of expressing affection? Researchers have discovered when and how kissing began. The study claims that kissing by closing the mouth began about 55 million years ago. According to this, the common ancestor of humans and great apes also did the same. The same study also found that Neanderthals , the 'cave men', also kissed, and it is possible that humans and Neanderthals may have kissed each other. Why scientists research kissing is a mystery in itself. Why do people kiss? Kissing is neither necessary for survival, nor does it play a direct role in producing offspring. Yet it is present in almost every human culture in the world, even in animals. After seeing kissing in animals other than humans, scientists created a ‘family tree...