How obesity increases cancer risk: Research insights, mechanisms and prevention

Obesity is now a leading preventable cause of cancer after smoking, triggering biological changes like inflammation and hormonal imbalances. Research connects it to at least 13 cancer types, including breast, colorectal, and pancreatic. Visceral fat is particularly harmful, promoting tumor growth. Alarmingly, younger adults are increasingly diagnosed with obesity-related cancers.

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Cyberfraud on rise: Fraudsters shift focus towards small business accounts; exploit PANs and fake Udhyam certificates

Financial fraudsters are increasingly targeting small business and current accounts to move illicit funds, a shift from previous reliance on retail and Jan Dhan accounts. Scammers are exploiting easy access to business PANs and fake Udhyam certificates to open these accounts, which are then used as mule accounts to obscure the trail of stolen money.

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IT rules update: MeitY mandates deepfake labelling, tighter social media oversight; content removal made transparent

MeitY has proposed amendments to IT Rules, 2021, mandating clear labelling of AI-generated content and stricter oversight on content removal. Social media platforms will need to obtain user declarations and deploy verification measures for synthetic media. Senior officials will now issue takedown orders with clear legal basis, enhancing government accountability and citizen rights.

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