One in three Bhutanese overweight, finds study
The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on health facilities demands greater multi-sectoral actions for the implementation of NCD prevention activities. NCDs are a major public
Kuensel (Bhutan)
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Down's offers cancer treatment clue
Scientists have found that people with Down's syndrome have an extra copy of a gene that may protect against lung cancer. Dr Dean Nizetic at the Centre for Applied Biology in the School of Pharmacy
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Major change in routine childhood vaccinations
The American Academy of Pediatrics announced one new addition to the 2001 list of vaccinations recommended for children.The new vaccine, approved for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug
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Eco-tourism in Gasa dzongkhag
Gasa dzongkhag, one of the most distant and least developed districts in Bhutan, will take a pioneering step towards practising community-based eco tourism with the principle aim of promoting local
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Preparing for flood disasters
Unless the catchment areas had adequate forest cover, there would be no permanent protection for the rich agricultural lands in Sarpang dzongkhag of Bhutan from the ravages of erosion and floods.
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Gas cooking threat to lungs
The fumes given off by gas cooking may have harmful effects on human lung cells, according to research. The research carried out at two universities in Scotland, was published in the journal
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Heavy smokers' arthritis risk
A long-term smoking habit of 20 or more cigarettes a day leaves people at a higher than average risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, say researchers. The study was carried out at St.Helens and
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Bhutan must reduce fuel-wood consumption: report
Presenting a report "Fuel-wood Consumption in Bhutan and Alternative Energy Sources", local consultant Pema Norbu pointed out that the annual fuelwood consumption in Bhutan is one of the highest in
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SAARC delegates call for collective action in environmental preservation
Delegates from the SAARC countries who met in Thimphu (Bhutan) agreed that collective policies and actions were required to prevent natural disasters such as floods, landslides, earthquakes and
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WHO warns of youth alcohol danger in Internet age
Aggressive alcohol marketing endangers young people's lives and governments must work across borders to protect children in the Internet age, the World Health Organisation said. This was stated by
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Putting cancer to sleep
Scientists believe it could be possible to lull cancer cells into a state of everlasting sleep. A team of scientists at the Paterson Institute in Manchester are now investigating whether it is