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Kratom poison center cases have surged 6,500% in the U.S.

Kratom use and serious health problems linked to it have risen dramatically across the United States over the past decade. Poison center reports jumped from just 19 cases in 2010 to more than 1,200 in 2023, while severe outcomes—including life-threatening complications, disability, and death—also climbed sharply. Researchers warn that kratom can trigger seizures, abnormal heart rhythms, liver…

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Living alongside does not always mean knowing: study reveals how the Striped Hyaena’s elusive life shapes local perceptions

Guest Author Kolkata 18 Aug 2026 A new study challenges a commonly held assumption that people living close to wildlife invariably possess detailed ecological knowledge of the species around them.

  • Striped Hyaena's elusive nature limits direct encounters for local residents.
  • Only 39% of respondents correctly identified the species in the study.
  • Cultural perceptions range from Gaadha's scientific knowledge to Kuia's exaggerated predator traits.

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