In the world's first known execution by nitrogen hypoxia, the US state of Alabama put to death Kenneth Eugene Smith, a prisoner on death row for his role in a contract killing more than three decades ago, The Washington Post reported.
High levels of sodium intake and low levels of potassium intake are widespread, and both are linked to high blood pressure (hypertension) and a greater risk of stroke, heart disease and premature death. Using a salt substitute where part of the sodium chloride is replaced with potassium chlo
Taiwan's cold wave has resulted in 145 deaths from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in the last two days and over 300 since Saturday (January 20), reported Taiwan News.
Dismissing allegations linking India with the deaths of two Pakistani nationals, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said the neighbouring country has long been the epicentre of terrorism, organised crime, and illegal transnational activities.
A 12-year-old girl studying in sixth grade died after allegedly jumping from the 29th floor of an apartment within the limits of Bengaluru's Hulimavu Police Station, said an official.
Bacterial infections are responsible for millions of deaths each year, with the global threat made severe by the increasing resistance of microbes to antibiotic treatments
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 24: Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is increasingly becoming a significant cause of premature death and disability in countries like India. This rise is primarily driven by demographic changes and exacerbat
An unspecified number of people died after a plane crashed in Canada's Northwest Territories near the town of Fort Smith while it was headed to a diamond mine, CNN reported, citing officials.
A postmortem by a board of doctors is being carried out to ascertain the cause of death. Legal action would be taken as per the report. The incident took place on January 11 and the boy died on January 20, said Delhi Police.