Categories: Top Stories

Kerala’s ‘suicide tree’ linked to hundreds of deaths and forensic mystery

Othalanga, or the suicide tree, flourishes along Kerala’s shores, but its perilous fruit contains cerberin, a lethal toxin that can disrupt heart rhythms, leading to potentially fatal outcomes. Between 1989 and 1999, numerous deaths were connected to othalanga poisoning, posing diagnostic challenges for medical professionals due to symptom overlap. Raising awareness about this dangerous plant is crucial for prevention and timely treatment.

The News Vista

Share
Published by
The News Vista

Recent Posts

6 in 10 men over 45 unaware of their prostate cancer screening status: Survey

69% unable to name a single risk factor; only 1 in 6 report ever being…

1 hour ago

Michigan to ban uncertified untreated firewood from 2027 to block 140+ pests

Michigan will ban untreated, uncertified firewood from entering the state starting January 1, 2027, to…

1 hour ago

Gaza potter builds clay shelter for parents after family loses home

In the face of displacement from war, Jaafar Atallah crafted an innovative dome-shaped home from…

1 hour ago

Mamata’s Party Asks If BJP Govt Put Spectacle Over Safety In Awarding Chorbagan Puja – Outlook India

Mamata's Party Asks If BJP Govt Put Spectacle Over Safety In Awarding Chorbagan Puja  Outlook India

1 hour ago

Highly intelligent women may face harsher judgment at work than men: Study

Studies reveal that women with high skills frequently face mistreatment and difficulties in workplace relationships,…

1 hour ago

ECI Allows Searchable Voter Rolls Amid SIR Row, But Offers No New Safeguards Against Data Misuse – Outlook India

ECI Allows Searchable Voter Rolls Amid SIR Row, But Offers No New Safeguards Against Data…

2 hours ago