stroke

Young Indians facing rising stroke risk, say experts; call for AI-based screening and early detection

New Delhi: As India marked World Stroke Day, leading neurologists and health experts warned of a sharp increase in stroke cases among younger adults, urging greater use of AI-driven screening and integrated diagnostics for early detection and prevention. At a health forum organised by Mahajan Imaging and Labs, experts said India is witnessing a stroke…

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climate crisis

Top scientists warn: Record heat, ocean warming and expanding dengue threat signal accelerating climate crisis

New Delhi: A global team of climate scientists has identified 10 critical challenges facing the planet, including record-breaking global temperatures, unprecedented ocean warming and a surge in dengue outbreaks worldwide, according to the latest report “10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025/2026.” The study, jointly produced by experts from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)…

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bacteria

PGIMER study finds surge in chest infections from little-known bacterium in north India

Chandigarh: A new study by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has raised concern over a sharp rise in chest infections caused by a lesser-known bacterium, Bordetella holmesii, which mimics whooping cough in northern India. The research, titled “Emergence of Bordetella holmesii–Associated Pertussis-Like Illness, Northern India, 2019–2023,” was published in the…

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online fraud

Hyderabad pensioner duped of Rs 51 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam, second such case this week

Hyderabad: A 78-year-old retired Central government employee from Hyderabad lost Rs 51 lakh after falling victim to a ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud, where criminals impersonated police officials to extort money under false allegations. According to police, the victim, a resident of Srinagar Colony, received a call from a person claiming to be an ACP from…

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