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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu: Girl dies of snakebite in roadless hamlet while villagers attempt to get her to hospital

The locals of Alakattu Vattuvanahalli panchayat in Dharmapuri district said it took them nearly two hours with the 13-year-old victim to cover the 8-km distance to the nearest healthcare facility.

CGHS empanelment of 19 Delhi-NCR hospitals

Accreditation of 19 Delhi-NCR hospitals under CGHS suspended over fraudulent practices

The CGHS beneficiaries already admitted in any of these hospitals prior to issuing of this order shall, however, continue to be provided treatment at CGHS rates till completion of their treatment, the order said.

cancer

Cancer patient’s son stabs Oncologist at Chennai govt hospital, arrested

Police said Vignesh (26) attacked Dr Jagannath and stabbed him with kitchen knife in the neck and also inflicted injuries to his head and chest at Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital in Guindy, Chennai. He engaged in a heated argument with doctor and accused him of negligence before carrying out the attack, according to police.

Australia

Australia plans world-first social media ban on children under 16

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Nov 7 said social media is doing real harm to kids and he is calling time on it. The new laws would be presented to state and territory leaders this week, before being introduced to parliament in late November, he said.

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Tight petticoats linked to skin cancer, study warns

Research reveals ‘petticoat cancer’ risk as tight saree underskirts cause ulcers that can progress to cancer, urging women to adopt looser dressing habits.

Glioblastoma

Immunotherapy may offer hope for Glioblastoma

Researchers now believe that immunotherapy, which harnesses the immune system to target cancer cells, could be a turning point in the treatment of glioblastoma.

McDonald's E Coli outbreak: US public health body says onions on burgers likely source of infection

The outbreak allegedly linked to Quarter Pounder was first reported on Oct 22. The slivered onions on the food are suspected to be the source of infections.