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Coronavirus (CoV) is a family of viruses that can cause respiratory, as well as gastrointestinal, illnesses. It was named due to its crown-like spikes on the outer surface. Viruses of the CoV family can cause a wide range of illness in humans, from common cold to severe ones like Middle …

What kind of choices are we making when we pick “healthy” snacks for our family? A yogurt drink for my child instead of a fuzzyone? Vegetable crackers instead of cookies? Fortified juice, milk, and cereal? This makes us feel good about making better nutritional choices. In this world, when the …

Although there is no universal definition of a rare disease, a disease is considered rare if it affects only a small proportion of the population. For example, in Europe, a disease is considered to be rare if it affects 1 in 2000 people; in the USA, 1 in 1600; and …

Hair transplant is a very popular and rewarding surgery performed in millions of people every year globally. The techniques used for transplant have evolved beautifully in the last few decades, making it more comfortable, and the results more desirable. Advent of FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) metamorphosed the outlook on this …

What is black fungus? Black fungus, or mucormycosis, is a rare fungal infection caused by certain types of molds known as mucormycetes. They are found throughout nature, particularly in the soil and decaying organic matter/vegetation. The spores of the fungus are inhaled through the mouth and nose, but infection rarely …

In Nepalese society children are considered a gift from god –a blessing that every couple looks forward to. As soon as a couple gets married, they immediately encounter questions from well-meaning family and friends about when they plan on having a baby. In Nepali society, often the answer is, within …

Every year, during the month of May, we celebrate the care and leadership of the unsung heroes of the medical world—nurses. Nursing represents the backbone of the healthcare system that performs as a vital resource of ensuring patients’ health and care on a close and daily basis. Anju Dhungel, Nursing …

2020 was the year when borders were closed, flights were grounded, and traveling was mostly limited to the confines of our homes. As the pandemic began to spread globally, the air industry came to a grinding halt by March. Needless to say, it was the worst year for the aviation …

All of us dream of our happily ever after. However, there is more to marriage than just a fairy tale wedding. Let’s face it! Everyone has problems in their married life, regardless of how trivial it may be. Some problems are a result of petty issues. Some are indescribably huge, …

As we get hit by the second wave of pandemic, our kids were just getting accustomed to resuming school in physical presence. They were adjusting their life with the new normal. And for kids this shift change may not be easy, like the way, rearing a child in itself is …