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

Infections during and after delivery rank third in Indiaā€™s maternal death causes
Infections during and after delivery rank third in Indiaā€™s 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
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
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
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? Hereā€™s the truth
Fact Check: Can lemon-ginger combo improve gut health? Hereā€™s 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? Hereā€™s the truth
Fact Check: Can skipping breakfast reverse type-2 diabetes? Hereā€™s 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


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By Neelambaran A  Published on 11 Dec 2024 11:37 AM IST


Cesarean deliveries: With 60.7%, Telangana ranks first in India; AP third
Cesarean deliveries: With 60.7%, Telangana ranks first in India; AP third

Several factors include fear of normal birth, desire to deliver children on auspicious days

By Neelambaran A  Published on 10 Dec 2024 9:11 AM IST


Fact Check: Can herbal ā€˜immunity boosterā€™ drinks save lives? No, donā€™t fall for unscientific claims by celebrities
Fact Check: Can herbal ā€˜immunity boosterā€™ drinks save lives? No, donā€™t fall for unscientific claims by celebrities

Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has credited his wifeā€™s recovery from cancer to intermittent fasting and herbal drinks.

By Neelambaran A  Published on 6 Dec 2024 11:05 PM IST


With 72,510 cases, 66,279 deaths, lung cancer a major health concern in India
With 72,510 cases, 66,279 deaths, lung cancer a major health concern in India

There are a lot of challenges in diagnosing lung cancer, which decreases the survival rate of the patients

By Neelambaran A  Published on 5 Dec 2024 9:17 AM IST


Fact Check: Can a spice concoction with sugar treat fatty liver? Hereā€™s the truth
Fact Check: Can a spice concoction with sugar treat fatty liver? Hereā€™s the truth

The claims in the video needs more scientific research, since the cure for fatty liver requires medical support and lifestyle changes

By Neelambaran A  Published on 28 Nov 2024 5:50 PM IST


Toxic air in Delhi: Residents turn to preventive measures
Toxic air in Delhi: Residents turn to preventive measures

The average air quality, ranging between 450 to 500, considered severe, is affecting the health of people

By Neelambaran A  Published on 27 Nov 2024 6:09 PM IST


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