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.
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
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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
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 āimmunity boosterā drinks save lives? No, donāt fall for unscientific claims by celebrities
Former cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has credited his wifeās 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
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? Hereās 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
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
