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.
ā60% of medical device imports are pre-ownedā: Govt steps in to ban unsafe equipment
Imported machines include MRI, CT scan, ventilators
By Neelambaran A Published on 21 Jan 2025 2:57 PM IST
Processed foods with artificial colours linked to asthma, hyperactivity in kids
Colouring agents are used in several food items to make them look more appetising and correct the natural colour variations
By Neelambaran A Published on 20 Jan 2025 8:00 AM IST
Fact Check: Coriander seeds help regulate delayed periods? Letās find out
An instagram video claims that coriander seeds boiled in water can help in regulating periods.
By Neelambaran A Published on 18 Jan 2025 6:29 PM IST
Why Sleep Matters: Melatonin, natural cycles and dangers of sleep deficiency
Every individual must understand the importance of melatonin, the time when it is generated
By Neelambaran A Published on 18 Jan 2025 8:01 AM IST
How IIT-G researchers are using nanotechnology to counter threat posed by higher triglycerides
High triglyceride levels (hypertriglyceridemia) can result in serious health issues, including atherosclerosis
By Neelambaran A Published on 9 Jan 2025 11:22 AM IST
Fact Check: Reduce weight by drinking concoction of green apple, cinnamon sticks and turmeric? Hereās the truth
The video suggests drinking water strained from boiling sliced green apples with cinnamon sticks in 300 ml water and turmeric powder.
By Neelambaran A Published on 31 Dec 2024 9:22 PM IST
Infections during and after delivery rank third in Indiaās maternal death causes
Life-threatening infections as dengue, hepatitis, and viral pneumonia, Covid 19 and swine flu are common reasons for maternal deaths
By Neelambaran A Published on 27 Dec 2024 8:00 AM IST
Indians with high BMI to grow at 4.1- 6.2%; fermented bamboo may help prevent obesity
World Obesity Report says that obesity in India will grow from 4.1% and 6.2% annually between 2020 and 2035
By Neelambaran A Published on 24 Dec 2024 8:00 AM IST
Fact Check: Chewing cloves regularly improves oral hygiene? No, viral claim is misleading
The claims of chewing cloves regularly can result in improved oral health is misleading since it provides only temporary relief
By Neelambaran A Published on 20 Dec 2024 9:15 AM IST
Stipend to interns: NMC issues show cause notice to 34 medical colleges in Telangana, Andhra
Many colleges from AP and Telangana violate norms
By Neelambaran A Published on 19 Dec 2024 9:46 AM IST
Fact Check: Can lemon-ginger combo improve gut health? Hereās the truth
An instagram video is viral with claims of ginger, lemon and green apple mixture reducing inflammation, improve gut health and immunity.
By Neelambaran A Published on 16 Dec 2024 10:45 PM IST
Fact Check: Can skipping breakfast reverse type-2 diabetes? Hereās the truth
An Instagram video claims consuming chia seeds or eggs in the morning or skipping breakfast entirely can reverse diabetes
By Neelambaran A Published on 13 Dec 2024 10:15 AM IST
