Neelambaran A

Neelambaran A is the health reporter and health fact checker at Newsmeter. He worked as a reporter with Newsclick for 5 years from 2019 covering a wide range of issues from Tamil Nadu and Kerala, after serving as a faculty in Electronics and Communication Engineering at engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu for 13 years. He has translated articles from English to Tamil for People's Archive for Rural India.

Neelambaran A

Jalebi-milk combo is not a migraine remedy; excess sugar levels can complicate condition
Jalebi-milk combo is not a migraine remedy; excess sugar levels can complicate condition

The claims of jalebi-milk combo helping cure migraine is misleading.

By Neelambaran A  Published on 5 Nov 2024 10:27 AM GMT


Soaring demand for air purifiers in India; shoppers advised to verify product claims
Soaring demand for air purifiers in India; shoppers advised to verify product claims

Selection of air purifiers with multiple filters is important to remove the pollutants, say doctors

By Neelambaran A  Published on 3 Nov 2024 5:40 AM GMT


Fact Check: Can water from lemon, bay leaf and turmeric extract cure diabetes? More scientific proof needed
Fact Check: Can water from lemon, bay leaf and turmeric extract cure diabetes? More scientific proof needed

Despite some of the ingredients suggested in the video having some medicinal benefits, there is no scientific proof to substantiate the claims of...

By Neelambaran A  Published on 3 Nov 2024 4:15 AM GMT


Fact Check: Hair growth remedy using onion, garlic combo can be effective; experts advise caution against overuse, allergies
Fact Check: Hair growth remedy using onion, garlic combo can be effective; experts advise caution against overuse, allergies

An Instagram video has gone viral which claims to have a natural remedy to induce hair growth. The video suggests viewers apply oil extracted from...

By Neelambaran A  Published on 2 Nov 2024 5:50 AM GMT


How AI is helping in diagnosis, prediction, and precision
How AI is helping in diagnosis, prediction, and precision

The early diagnosis and prediction are helping the combat process be simpler and cost-effective

By Neelambaran A  Published on 30 Oct 2024 4:41 AM GMT


Spine Health Awareness Month: People in age group of 18-40 at higher risk of back pain
Spine Health Awareness Month: People in age group of 18-40 at higher risk of back pain

Pain, numbness or tingling, weakness, and limited mobility are the commonly found symptoms among people with spine problems

By Neelambaran A  Published on 27 Oct 2024 3:30 AM GMT


Fact Check: Blood sugar, obesity cannot be reduced by celery stick recipe; lifestyle changes mandatory
Fact Check: Blood sugar, obesity cannot be reduced by celery stick recipe; lifestyle changes mandatory

The celery stick recipe suggested by an instagram user does not bring long term benefits of weight loss or blood sugar level reduction

By Neelambaran A  Published on 24 Oct 2024 9:37 AM GMT


Taare Zameen Par: 40% entrepreneurs, 26% CEOs are dyslexic, reveals new survey
'Taare Zameen Par': 40% entrepreneurs, 26% CEOs are dyslexic, reveals new survey

Another important aspect highlighted is the importance of parental acceptance and backing

By Neelambaran A  Published on 22 Oct 2024 5:06 AM GMT


Fact Check: Diabetes cannot be reversed by guava leaf, turmeric and black pepper concoction
Fact Check: Diabetes cannot be reversed by guava leaf, turmeric and black pepper concoction

An Instagram video claims that diabetes can be reversed within 10 days of consuming a drink prepared with guava leaves, turmeric and black pepper

By Neelambaran A  Published on 20 Oct 2024 10:06 AM GMT


Fact Check: Ginger-turmeric tea canā€™t cure fatty liver; lifestyle, diet changes must
Fact Check: Ginger-turmeric tea canā€™t cure fatty liver; lifestyle, diet changes must

The social media claims of curing fatty liver within 21 days are misleading

By Neelambaran A  Published on 18 Oct 2024 11:41 AM GMT


Multivitamins: Here are dos and donā€™ts for using supplementsĀ inĀ dailyĀ life
Multivitamins: Here are dos and donā€™ts for using supplementsĀ inĀ dailyĀ life

Individuals who suffer from systemic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and fatigue syndromes require supplements to meet the dietary...

By Neelambaran A  Published on 17 Oct 2024 2:35 AM GMT


What is Corneal blindness? Why 6.8M people in India suffer from this disorder
What is Corneal blindness? Why 6.8M people in India suffer from this disorder

A cornea transplant has emerged as the solution for the restoration of eyesight

By Neelambaran A  Published on 15 Oct 2024 9:38 AM GMT


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