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.
Fact Check: Chia seeds cannot help in weight loss; daily consumption can be counterproductive
Chia seeds can reduce appetite with high fiber content, but relying solely on chia seed water cannot reduce weight
By Neelambaran A Published on 17 Aug 2024 3:48 PM IST
Kolkata rape-murder: Doctors associations allege sabotage, demand protection law
The relatives of the victim and doctorsā associations have accused the West Bengal government of attempting to cover up the crime
By Neelambaran A Published on 15 Aug 2024 5:00 PM IST
Dehydration crisis: 10-15% increase in kidney patients in Hyderabad spurs concern
Experts downplay the common notion of gulping aerated and packaged drinks to stay hydrated as regressive and dangerous
By Neelambaran A Published on 14 Aug 2024 10:29 AM IST
How safe are women in healthcare? Kolkata doctorās murder raises alarms
Brutal rape-murder of resident doctor in Kolkata has sparked discussions on safety measures in hospitals and medical institutions
By Neelambaran A Published on 13 Aug 2024 10:26 AM IST
Fact Check: All kidney stones cannot be dissolved by just drinking water
The claims of dissolving kidney stones of any size within 3 hours of drinking water boiled with fennel seeds is false
By Neelambaran A Published on 10 Aug 2024 9:39 PM IST
Hyderabad: Respiratory, cardiovascular diseases on the rise as Indian cities grapple with air pollution
Around 2.1 million people in India die every year due to air pollution-related complications, as per recent reports
By Neelambaran A Published on 9 Aug 2024 8:00 AM IST
Marfan syndrome: Woman, 18-year-old successfully operated in Hyderabad's Kamineni Hospital
The lack of the gene is transmitted hereditarily from the parent to the children
By Neelambaran A Published on 7 Aug 2024 3:56 PM IST
Fact Check: No, ginger-lemon-garlic drink canāt remove belly fat in 3 days
Losing belly fat requires exercise and diet control over an extended period
By Neelambaran A Published on 7 Aug 2024 2:21 PM IST
Managing Menopause: Lifestyle tips to ease symptoms, overcome challenges
Perimenopause is the condition when the symptoms of menopause start but periods continue
By Neelambaran A Published on 3 Aug 2024 10:13 AM IST
AP woman delivers baby after cervical cancer recovery
Early screening, detection, treatment and advanced risk management are vital for the cure of cancer
By Neelambaran A Published on 30 July 2024 4:32 PM IST
Fact Check: Benefits of āGolden Milkā have no scientific proof; excess can cause harm
The claims on consuming 'golden milk' for relief from pains, insomnia and bloating lacks scientific evidence
By Neelambaran A Published on 30 July 2024 12:57 PM IST
Living with Chronic Hand Eczema: Hyderabad docs offer tips to manage skin disorder
Eczema is a group of skin disorders, caused due to overactive immune system causing rashes in palms, fingers
By Neelambaran A Published on 29 July 2024 8:32 AM IST
