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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ADB to the rescue? Pakistan eyes $2 billion railway upgrade; China’s decade-long rail promise falters

The Asian Development Bank is poised to finance Pakistan’s railway infrastructure upgrade, stepping in after delays in Chinese funding threatened the crucial Reko Diq mining project. The ADB will spearhead a $2 billion upgrade of the Karachi-Rohri section, essential for transporting copper ore. This intervention addresses concerns about evacuating output from the mine, with production…

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Karnataka State Pollution Control Board sets up mobile immersion tanks for Ganesha idol immersion in Mysuru

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has arranged mobile immersion tanks across Mysuru for the immersion of Ganesha idols. These mobile tankers will be stationed at various locations, including Metagalli Police Station, Chandramouleshwara Temple, and Kukkarahalli main gate, at specific times. Additional vehicles will cover areas like Yadavagiri, Chamundipuram, Kuvempu Nagar, and Lingambudi Lake…

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