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The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly and some labs are giving unnecessary tests and wrong reports. Labs that are not registered and accredited by the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) are considered illegal and increase the risk of fraud. NPHL has classified labs based on grades and international certifications, which ensure quality and reliability. Even if we see a common health problem these days, the first thing we do is search it on Google. We write down our symptoms, such as headache, stomach ache or fatigue. Google displays a list of possible diseases, ranging from mild to severe. We get scared, and we rush to the nearest lab and get various tests done. But this habit sometimes increases unnecessary expenses. Due to the fear of disease, we are also victims of fraud. The number of diagnostic labs in Nepal is increasing rapidly. The lab has become the base from simple checkup to complex disease diagnosis. But some labs may prescribe unnecessary tests...

 Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...