Man Dies From Brain Damage After Drinking Just One Sip Of Rotten Coconut Water

Man Dies From Brain Damage After Drinking Just One Sip Of Rotten Coconut Water

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Updated Apr 5, 2025 | 04:00 PM IST

SummaryA 69-year-old Danish man died from severe brain damage after sipping rotten coconut water contaminated with a toxic fungus, which produced the neurotoxin 3-nitropropionic acid- deadly enough to kill the man within 26 hours after admission in the hospital.

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Boom Strikes: Why Are Cases Of Head Injuries Among Anesthesiologists Growing?

Why are head injuries so common with anesthesiologists?

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Updated Apr 28, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

SummaryAnesthesiologists face a rising risk of head injuries in crowded operating rooms. New ASA guidelines aim to make their workspaces safer and prevent serious accidents.

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Healer Or A Threat? RFK Jr. Praises Measles-Infected Doctor Treating Kids While Cases Surge

Healer Or A Threat? RFK Jr. Praises Measles-Infected Doctor Treating Kids While Cases Surge

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Updated Apr 28, 2025 | 05:00 AM IST

SummaryRobert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked controversy by downplaying vaccine importance, criticizing the MMR vaccine’s efficacy, and praising measles-infected doctors treating children during a surge in cases, fueling concerns about rising vaccine hesitancy and public health risks amid a national outbreak.

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New RNA-Based TB Detection Could Soon Take Minutes, Not Months

New RNA-Based TB Detection Could Soon Take Minutes, Not Months

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Updated Apr 27, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

SummaryTuberculosis (TB) killed approximately 1.25 million people globally in 2023, surpassing all other infectious diseases, despite being curable with antibiotics. Diagnosis delays and treatment challenges continue to hinder global eradication efforts.

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