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Policy makers, doctors at Hyderabad AIG meet warn of obesity epidemic in India
Hyderabad: The ‘Thin-Fat’ phenotype, where Indians tend to have a higher percentage of body fat around the abdomen, is leading to rising obesity in the country. Obesity and related ailments were discussed at the AIG Hospitals Gut & Metabolic Summit attended by many prominent doctors, AI innovators and policymakers. The transition of India from an undernourished country to an overnourished…
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97.4 lakh voters removed, says CEO
Chennai: A total of 97.4 lakh voters have been removed from the Tamil Nadu voter list, following the enumeration phase of the SIR exercise and the state’s electoral roll now has 5.43 crore voters, Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said on Friday. As of October 27, 2025, the pre-SIR electoral roll had 6.41 crore voters, she said. Giving a breakdown…
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Putin says Ukraine not ready for peace, as Kyiv claims fist strike on “shadow fleet” tanker in Mediterranean
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that his country was “not seeing the willingness from Ukraine” to negotiate a peace deal, again blaming the country he ordered a full-scale invasion of nearly four years ago for the continuation of a war he’s refused even to acknowledge is a war. Putin said he was open to a negotiated end to what…
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The Best Movie Moments of 2025
When history looks back on movies released in 2025, the evidence will indicate a solid year. Big blockbusters delivered the goods. Medium-sized gambles paid big dividends. There were great original films, sequels, animation, you name it. But within those great movies, certain moments stand out. And that’s where this list comes in. Below, we have 30 of the best movie…
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From biting flies to feathered dinosaurs, scientists reveal 70 new species
A new species of mouse opossum with an exceptionally long nose and tail, Marmosa chachapoya. Credit: © Pedro Peloso From biting fruit flies and a tiny long-nosed mouse opossum to a feathered dinosaur preserved with evidence of its final meal, scientists at the American Museum of Natural History identified more than 70 species new to science this year. These discoveries…
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Brown shooter; Epstein files; Trump Kennedy Center : NPR
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The suspect in the Saturday shooting at Brown University that killed two students and injured nine others was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit, according…
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Aptar’s Bidose Nasal System Delivers CARDAMYST™ (etripamil), the First and Only Self-Administered FDA-Approved Nasal Spray for Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Milestone Pharmaceuticals received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of CARDAMYST for the conversion of acute symptomatic episodes of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), commonly called SVT, to sinus rhythm in adults. Novel treatment for PSVT developed with Milestone Pharmaceuticals CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill., December 17, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aptar Group, Inc. (NYSE: ATR), a global leader in drug and consumer product dosing, dispensing…
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Amid naqab row rumours, official says doctor to join Bihar govt duty
Patna: Amid rumours that a doctor has declined a government job in Bihar after her naqab (veil) was removed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a programme here, an official concerned on Friday claimed that she will join duty. Dr Mahfoozur Rahman, principal of the Government Tibbi College and Hospital here, told PTI that AYUSH doctor Nusrat Parveen’s family has…
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Guns marketed for personal safety fuel public health crisis in Black communities
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Leon Harris, 35, is intimately familiar with the devastation guns can inflict. Robbers shot him in the back nearly two decades ago, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. The bullet remains lodged in his spine.…
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Malaysia’s Royal Stablecoin and Asia’s Shift to Tokenized Money
Key takeaways RMJDT is a ringgit stablecoin pitched for payments and cross-border trade. Its treasury and validator setup is designed to make onchain settlement function like reliable infrastructure. Across Asia, stablecoins are being brought under licensing and reserve and redemption rules. Tokenized assets are increasing demand for tokenized settlement in local currencies, not just USD. RMJDT is being pitched as…
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