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 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...

 Can small moles on the face be removed? After removing the mole, you should avoid the sun for 5 to 7 days, for which you should use sunscreen. Unwanted moles on the face affect beauty and confidence. Laser treatment, surgery, and cryotherapy methods are used to remove moles, of which laser is the most popular and has the least side effects. Home remedies such as toothpaste or acid can cause irritation and infection on the skin, so you should consult a dermatologist. Women are facing various concerns regarding facial beauty. The most distressing problem among these is unwanted moles on the face. These small-looking moles affect the overall beauty of the face and reduce confidence. Most moles are harmless, but in some cases, they can also be a sign of skin cancer ' melanoma '. Therefore, it is very important to get checked by a dermatologist to know the type of mole. What is mole and why does it occur? Black or other colored spots on the skin are called moles. Moles are a group...

 Oral Health: Essential for Children to the Elderly In Nepal, oral cancer is more common in men over 50 years of age, and smoking is the main cause, and new cases have increased by 35.71 percent. 'In today's busy lifestyle, not all of us are able to keep our mouths healthy, which directly affects our overall physical health. Therefore, a healthy mouth is a healthy life.' The slogan of World Oral Health Day 2026 is 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'. Due to their damaged teeth, they are afraid and hesitant to speak or laugh in front of a crowd of people. This also affects their mental health . On the other hand, they feel inferior and consider themselves weak. There are many problems that arise from not keeping their mouths healthy. Nowadays, various types of problems are seen in the teeth of young children to the elderly. Dental problems and pain also affect a person's eating and sleeping habits, which negatively affects their overall physical health. Today, about...

 ‘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...

 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...

 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...

 Sleeping with the whole mouth covered to avoid cold can have such an effect on health Doctors say that sleeping with the mouth completely covered reduces the amount of oxygen by 15 to 20 percent and affects the quality of sleep. Doctors have revealed that sleeping in this way increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the body, causes sweating, skin problems and respiratory problems . During the winter, when you get into bed while sleeping, it feels very cold at first. When our body temperature does not dissipate heat, we do not feel warmth down to the bottom. At such times, some people have the habit of sleeping by covering their entire mouth with vinegar and odane . Some people sleep with their whole face covered so that the light does not fall on their face. Doctors say that sleeping in this way will make you feel a bit warmer, but sleeping with your mouth covered in this way is harmful from many angles. What happens when a person sleeps with his face covered? According to do...

 Another Taliban crackdown in Afghanistan: Internet and mobile services shut down across the country, communication blackouts The Taliban government in Afghanistan has shut down telecommunications services across the country. Due to which the country has reached a complete internet blackout. The move comes a few weeks after the Taliban began cutting fiber optic internet connections. As a result, international news agencies have lost contact with their offices in the capital Kabul, while mobile internet and satellite TV services have also been severely disrupted. The Taliban have not yet given any official reason for the telecommunications shutdown. But officials have claimed that the internet has been banned to control 'immoral activities'. According to the BBC, an official said that the telecommunications shutdown will continue until further notice. Since seizing power in 2021, the Taliban have been continuously imposing restrictions based on their own interpretation of Islami...

 How is acupuncture therapy performed, what are the benefits? Acupuncture therapy is a traditional Chinese treatment method. Acupuncture is made up of two different words. Aku means needle and puncture means to pierce. Acupuncture is a treatment method that involves inserting needles into specific points on the body. Acupuncture was developed as a traditional Chinese treatment method five thousand years ago. This treatment method, which has a long history, has been used in most countries of the world since it was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1979. Although the WHO has determined that acupuncture is effective in 250 diseases, acupuncture is used worldwide for musculoskeletal and nerve problems. Acupuncture is also effective in back pain, neck pain, paralysis, neuralgia, migraine, anxiety, depression, and gastric problems. How does it work? There are 361 acupuncture points located mainly in the meridians in the body. Which are used for different diseases accor...