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 Toothbrushes contain billions of bacteria, how can you stay safe? Kathmandu. The small toothbrush you use to clean your teeth every morning and evening is actually a breeding ground for millions of microorganisms. The microorganisms on your toothbrush can have a variety of harmful effects on your oral and overall health. Our toothbrush is actually a small ecosystem where billions of microorganisms grow and thrive every day. The bristles of the brush are like a dry land, which when wet with water, become filled with nutrients for a while, turning into a suitable environment for bacteria. Millions of organisms live between these tiny plastic fibers. Concern According to studies, the toothbrushes we use can contain about one million to 12 million bacteria and fungi. They come from hundreds of different species and form a biological film on the surface of the toothbrush. When we brush twice a day, water, saliva, skin cells, and small food particles reach the bristles of the brush. Thi...

 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...

 The risk of appearance: how to present the incident of suicide? The sensational reporting of the first incident may have directly or indirectly played a role in the second and third incidents. According to a study by the World Health Organization , it has been found that the risk of suicide is high within three to four days after the news of suicide is broadcast. Experts suggest that the media should provide information about psychosocial counseling and support services without describing the method and location of the incident in detail. In recent times, the method of incidents in different places of the country, including Kathmandu Valley, is the same - self-immolation. These incidents created a debate from the parliament to the streets and also received widespread discussion in the media and social networks. Such content reaches thousands of people within minutes on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and online news platforms. It is the responsibility of the media to provide informati...

 ‘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...

 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 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....

 What kind of food should the elderly eat? As they age, many physical problems such as muscle weakness and bone weakness begin to arise. As they age, the digestive process slows down. Some people start having problems due to food, such as when their metabolism weakens in old age, and they start having problems such as stomach pain, bloating, or diarrhea after consuming milk or foods made from it. Some elderly people also have diabetes , high blood pressure , and heart problems. In such cases, they have to eat a lot. These foods should be included in the diet of the elderly Since good nutrition is essential in old age, it is important to ensure that the diet of the elderly is nutritionally adequate and balanced, says nutritionist Praniti Singh . “As we age, our energy needs decrease. As a result, the total amount of food consumed decreases, while many other nutrients that are needed are not enough,” she says. Care should be taken to ensure that all nutrients are provided in sufficie...

 Do you have a habit of monotonous work? It could be a problem with hyperfocus The habit of focusing on one task for too long can indirectly increase the risk of stroke . Do you have a habit of monotonous work? It could be a problem with hyperfocus According to psychiatrist Dr. Rit Poudel , hyperfocus is when the mind is so deeply immersed in one task that it forgets the needs of time and the body. Neurologist Dr. Suresh Sapkota said that people with ADHD are more likely to lose attention control and become too immersed in hobbies. Studies by the World Health Organization and the International Labor Organization have shown that working more than 55 hours a week increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and mental problems. Once you get stuck in a job, you don't want to leave. You don't know where the time has gone. You forget about hunger, sleep, and thirst. You don't sleep, eat, or do anything else. Your attention doesn't go anywhere, you just want to keep doing ...