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 What to do if a bone gets stuck in your throat while eating meat and drinking alcohol? Even if you suspect a bone is stuck, it is impossible to determine its exact location or the severity of the situation just by looking from the outside. Therefore, if symptoms appear, you should not simply wait at home. Doctors advise exercising caution, as the number of patients visiting the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) department tends to increase during Dashain due to bones getting stuck. The ENT department is typically very busy during Dashain, as there is a higher influx of patients arriving with bones stuck in their throats compared to other times. It is common for meat dishes to be prepared frequently throughout the Dashain festival. If one is not careful—specifically, if food is not chewed thoroughly—the risk increases. Patients who arrive at the hospital with a bone stuck in their throat include both adults and the elderly . This issue can arise due to carelessness, particularly among ...

 Cholesterol Is Not a Disease in Itself Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver within the body. It is a vital component of the cells found in human blood. Cholesterol is essential for the formation of healthy cells, Vitamin D, and various hormones—such as estrogen , progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone—as well as for the digestive process. An appropriate level of cholesterol is necessary for the body to perform various physiological functions. The mere presence of cholesterol in the body is not a danger; however, when cholesterol levels rise, the risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease , increases. What happens when cholesterol levels are high? How can it be controlled? Why do cholesterol levels rise? Factors such as genetics, an unhealthy lifestyle, excessive consumption of processed (factory-produced) foods, obesity, and pre-existing heart disease can lead to high cholesterol. Elevated cholesterol levels can cause blockages in blood ...

 What tests should be done if a heart problem is suspected, and what is the cost? Echo, ECG, angiogram, TMT—you may have heard of these various types of heart-related tests. If a heart problem is suspected or identified, a doctor may recommend undergoing several such examinations. Even for healthy individuals, getting a heart check-up once a year—even in the absence of apparent issues—can help detect problems early, allowing for prompt treatment and the reduction of health risks. You should seek an immediate heart examination if you experience symptoms such as becoming short of breath during light physical activity, excessive fatigue, difficulty breathing, a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or chest pain that radiates toward the left arm. Which tests should be performed, and under what circumstances? ECG An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that uses electrical equipment to record the heart's various activities and conditions in the form of a graph. The information displayed on this gra...

 Why don't we sleep soundly in a new place? Alcohol consumption helps one fall asleep faster, but it impairs sleep quality and causes early waking. There is an interesting paradox in human life: even when we are away from home for professional engagements, official events, feasts, or celebrations, we do not experience the same sound sleep we get at home. Work pressures while away may fluctuate, but there is freedom regarding food and drink, and plenty of enjoyment. Yet, surprisingly, during those four or five days away, we neither sleep as deeply as we do at home nor manage to sleep in late. When we return home, the workload remains the same, but the moment we reach our own beds, we fall into such a deep sleep that we often don't wake up until late in the morning. Why does this happen? Science and psychology have revealed some interesting reasons. 1. The ‘ First-Night Effect ’ and Brain Vigilance According to psychology, our brain takes time to fully trust a new environment. W...

 Can obesity cause distance in a relationship? Obesity can have a profound impact on a person's mental health, confidence, relationships, and marital life. Obesity is not just a problem of increasing body size, it can also have a profound impact on a person's mental health, confidence, relationships, and marital life. The problem of obesity has been increasing rapidly around the world in recent years. Many people are suffering from obesity due to unhealthy eating habits, low physical activity, stressful lifestyles, and lack of adequate sleep. Obesity not only increases the risk of diseases such as diabetes , high blood pressure , heart disease, thyroid, and cholesterol, it also affects a person's emotional relationships and sexual relationships. Many people are hesitant to talk about it openly, but obesity is becoming a common cause of decreased self-confidence, increased distance from their partner, and increased dissatisfaction with their relationship. According to psycho...

 Thalassemia: The Challenge of a Hereditary Blood Disorder in Nepal Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disease in which the body is unable to produce hemoglobin , resulting in anemia and organ damage. Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disease. In this disease, anemia occurs when the body is unable to produce hemoglobin, the main protein in red blood cells. This is why various organs of the body are affected. This is a lifelong long-term problem that can seriously affect the physical development, health and overall life of children. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Two types of protein chains, alpha and beta, are required for its production. If these chains are not produced enough due to a gene defect, red blood cells are not produced enough, they are destroyed quickly, and the body lacks oxygen. This problem is completely hereditary and is not caused by any other reason. Thalassemia status in Nepal Nepal is located in the thalassemia belt, which in...

 ‘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...

 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...

 Why did a study suggest drinking half a glass of water before kissing? A study by Columbia University has suggested that celiac patients drink water before kissing to avoid gluten contamination . When you truly love someone, you are ready to do anything for them. You forget everything and express your love in different ways. This also includes kissing your partner. There is a saying that love makes you forget everything. However, a new study from 2026 suggests that even if you forget everything before expressing your love, you should not forget to drink water. This is not a suggestion to hinder someone's love, but rather a way to avoid the spread of harmful chemicals. That too, not for everyone, but for people with a specific health problem. Celiac patients need water before kissing A recent study conducted at Columbia University tested whether gluten is transferred from one person to another through kissing. Gluten is a type of protein found in grains such as wheat and barley....

 Transfat: A ‘silent poison’ that slowly damages the heart Transfat not only damages cholesterol, it is also associated with high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. All these factors together greatly increase the risk of ‘ cardiovascular disease ’, i.e. heart and blood vessel diseases. From our kitchen to the market packets, dishes filled with fat are increasing day by day. Biscuits, cookies, samosas, chips, cakes, pizza, momos, all of these are consumed daily. But a dangerous element, transfat, is hidden inside these dishes. The fat hidden inside it gradually damages the heart and blood vessels. Which acts like a ‘silent poison’. What is transfat? Transfat is mainly ‘ partially hydrogenated fat ’. In simple terms, when vegetable oil is repeatedly heated, processed, or chemically processed to preserve it for a long time, its content increases. Earlier, its content was high in products used as ‘ dalda ’ or vegetable ghee. Heating oil repeatedly, keeping fried dishes for a long t...

 What to do immediately if a coin gets stuck in a child's throat? If it gets stuck in the trachea, it will suddenly become very difficult to breathe. A whistling sound may be heard. What to do immediately if a coin gets stuck in a child's throat? Swallowing objects such as coins, buttons, and batteries can get stuck in the throat or trachea, and if not treated immediately, there is a risk of death. Young children are very restless. They are also very excited about everything. Since children's senses develop rapidly, if they come across something new, they will first put it in their mouth. Due to which sometimes something gets stuck in the throat after swallowing. The problem of food or other objects getting stuck in the throat in children is called choking in medical terms . If not treated immediately, it can cause respiratory obstruction and be life-threatening. This risk is especially high in children under 5 years of age, because their trachea is small. The ability to c...