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Delhi and Lahore Face Dangerous Air Pollution as Winter Conditions Trap Emissions

Air pollution worsened in Delhi and Lahore on November 3 as weak winds and cooler weather trapped emissions across northern South Asia.

Nov. 3, 2026

Sen. Chris Murphy's office says the Connecticut Democrat is alert and responding to treatment after a stroke Saturday.

Nov. 1, 2026

Indian regulators ordered a halt to ophthalmic-product manufacturing at a Sun Pharma facility after reported quality-system failures.

Oct. 30, 2026

Recent US reports described increasing cervical cancer screening alongside persistent differences in access.

Oct. 25, 2026

New research is examining personalized mRNA vaccines intended to reduce melanoma recurrence after treatment.

Oct. 25, 2026

World leaders renewed commitments to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response at a September UN meeting, according to the WHO.

Oct. 25, 2026

Microsoft reported promising results for an experimental AI system that handles diagnostic cases sequentially, Reuters reported.

Oct. 25, 2026

Massachusetts adopted expanded oversight rules for nursing homes, according to AP.

Oct. 25, 2026

An Ebola outbreak beginning in Congo in May spread to other African regions, challenging public health teams, AP reported.

Oct. 25, 2026

A new executive order created an NIH Women's Health Division and a White House task force, AP reported.

Oct. 25, 2026