STROKE DEATHS
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal under fire for advocating 70-hour work week: Doctor warns of premature death Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has endorsed a 70-hour work week, supporting Infosys founder Narayana Murthy's advice. Despite criticism, Aggarwal dismissed the concept of work-life balance, arguing that enjoyment of work naturally fosters happiness. In re...
13 Jul, 2024, 02.27 PM ISTSummer of deaths: 143, 209 or 448 - What's the real death toll in India due to heatwave? Heatwave deaths: The Union health ministry reported 143 confirmed heatstroke deaths in India, but data from states suggests a total of 448 confirmed and suspected fatalities this summer. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number of deaths, with Delh...
22 Jun, 2024, 09.56 AM ISTPopular fashion influencer Farah El Kadhi with over 1 million followers dies at 36 while on a holiday Popular Tunisian social media influencer Farah El Kadhi died in Malta, reportedly from a suspected heart attack. She passed away at Mater Dei Hospital after being rushed there following a cardiac arrest. Farah, 36, known for her architecture work, w...
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20 Jun, 2024, 04.27 PM ISTDelhi heatwave claims at least 20 lives; Hospitals overwhelmed amid power demand surges Delhi Heatwave: Delhi's severe heatwave has resulted in a significant increase in heat-related deaths and hospital admissions. At least 34 deaths, including both confirmed and suspected heatstroke cases, have been reported. Hospitals are overwhelmed...
20 Jun, 2024, 11.50 AM ISTAt least 19 hajj pilgrims dead in Saudi Arabia: Jordan, Iran officials At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat. The Jordanian foreign ministry confirmed 14 deaths from sunstroke, while the Iranian Red Crescent reported 5 deaths in Mecca and Med...
16 Jun, 2024, 08.19 PM ISTWhat is ice immersion technique? Why are people packed in ice cubes? Details here Firefighters in Phoenix are using ice immersion techniques to save the victims of heat stroke victims while transporting them to the hospital. Increasing temperatures in the South-west have made life difficult for the citizens.
07 Jun, 2024, 12.09 AM ISTHeart disease, stroke may hit 61% people in US by 2050, Hispanics, Blacks, Asians to suffer more The American Heart Association said in a report released on Tuesday that by 2050, six out of 10 people in the US will be suffering from one type of cardiovascular disease CVD or the other. Know in detail.
05 Jun, 2024, 09.42 PM ISTHeat wave kills at least 56 in India, nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases, from March-May A confluence of factors has led to a very hot summer in South Asia, a trend scientists say has been worsened by human-driven climate change. At least 33 people, including election officials on duty in India's just-concluded general election, died of...
03 Jun, 2024, 09.45 AM IST56 confirmed deaths due to heat stroke recorded in India in last 3 months: Health Ministry India records 56 deaths from suspected heat stroke cases between March and May. Data by Union Health Ministry and National Centre for Disease Control reveals 46 deaths in May. Heatwave conditions affect the country.
01 Jun, 2024, 09.07 PM ISTBihar battles heatwaves during critical election days, 19 people die In Bihar's Aurangabad, the death toll due to heat wave conditions has reached 12, while four people died in Kaimur district, including a worker on election duty, on Thursday and three people have died in Bihar's Arrah in Bhojpur district after suffe...
31 May, 2024, 07.32 AM ISTEight die of suspected heat stroke as Bihar reels under intense heatwave Bihar experienced intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius, resulting in eight deaths. The cause of death is not yet ascertained, as most bereaved family members refuse to undergo post-mortem examinations. The Biha...
30 May, 2024, 09.27 PM ISTExperts warn of heat risks as India's temperatures climb again India is facing a severe heatwave, with temperatures in several cities exceeding 45 degrees Celsius. The city of New Delhi has seen temperatures rise into the high 40s Celsius, with power usage in the city reaching a record high. Experts warn that c...
30 May, 2024, 07.32 PM ISTDelhi man dies of heatstroke after fever spiked to 107 F. Understanding symptoms A 40-year-old man in Delhi succumbed to heat stroke at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi. He was admitted to the Heat Stroke Unit with a body temperature exceeding 107 degrees Fahrenheit. Heatstroke is a critical condition resulting from pro...
30 May, 2024, 01.43 PM ISTMexico's 'heat dome' has already killed dozens of people as hotter days loom Mexico has been reeling from a high-pressure weather phenomenon known as a "heat dome," which has trapped hot air over much of the country, creating record-breaking temperatures that have surpassed 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in some...
24 May, 2024, 08.48 AM ISTNo respite from heat wave in large parts of India, Barmer sizzles at 48.8 degrees C Barmer was followed by Phalodi with maximum temperature at 48.6 degrees degrees, Fatehpur at 47.6 degrees Celsius, Jaisalmer at 47.5 degrees Celsius, Jodhpur at 47.4 degrees Celsius, Jalore at 47.3 degrees Celsius, Kota at 47.2 degrees Celsius and C...
23 May, 2024, 09.36 PM ISTHarvard-led research reveals: Extreme temperatures linked to stroke deaths Recent studies, including one led by Harvard University, have linked extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, with increased risks of stroke-related deaths. The research, analyzing data from 522 cities across 25 countries over several decades, found...
23 May, 2024, 06.28 PM ISTCruel Summer: Rethinking how to live, work in a world that is getting warmer As this year’s summer, with its extended heat waves and record temperatures, warns, how to adapt to a warmer world is no longer a hypothetical question. A new study by World Weather Attribution says climate change has made a 30-day heat wave in Sout...
19 May, 2024, 07.16 AM ISTClimate change linked to rising stroke deaths: Global study reveals alarming trends A new global study published in the journal Neurology has revealed a concerning trend linking climate change-driven temperature changes to an increase in stroke deaths and disability worldwide. The analysis, spanning three decades of data, found tha...
11 Apr, 2024, 04.27 PM ISTStudy Links outdoor artificial light exposure to increased stroke risk A recent study conducted in China involving over 28,000 adults has found a potential link between exposure to outdoor artificial light at night and an increased risk of stroke. The research, led by experts from Zhejiang University School of Medicine...
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