Breaking Kerala Athlete’s Organ Donation Saves Five Lives, Highlights State’s Leadership—and Challenges—in Transplant System
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The life of 23-year-old Jithin Joseph, a postgraduate student, state-level Kho Kho player, and aspiring actor, was cut short by a road accident this month. But his family’s decision to donate his organs has given five critically ill…
Venezuela’s Earthquake Response Exposes Deep Crisis as Death Toll Rises and Aid Efforts Stall
CARACAS — Venezuela is struggling to mount an effective response to two devastating earthquakes that struck its northern coast this week, killing at least 47 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving thousands displaced in a region already grappling with economic collapse…
HPV Vaccine Redefines Cancer Prevention as Global Rollout Accelerates
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has emerged as the first proven tool to prevent multiple cancers at their viral source, marking a historic shift in public health strategy and forcing a reevaluation of how societies confront one of the world’s…
US Supreme Court Narrows Federal Roundup Cancer Litigation, Shifting Bulk of Cases to State Courts
Washington — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision on Friday that sharply limits the ability of plaintiffs to pursue Roundup‑related cancer claims in federal court, directing most of the more than 100,000 lawsuits to state courts instead. The ruling,…
Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Climbs to 188; Rescue Teams Battle Time and Terrain
CARACAS — Venezuela is reeling from one of its deadliest natural disasters in decades after two powerful earthquakes struck within hours of each other, killing at least 188 people, injuring hundreds, and leaving entire communities buried under rubble. As rescue…
