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.
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 10:11 AM IST
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 9:00 AM IST
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 3:07 PM IST
'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 10:36 AM IST
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 3:36 PM IST
Fact Check: Ginger-turmeric tea canāt 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 5:11 PM IST
Multivitamins: Here are dos and donāts 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 8:05 AM IST
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 3:08 PM IST
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Social stigma, delayed detection affecting fight against breast cancer
This year the theme is āNo one should face breast cancer aloneā
By Neelambaran A Published on 11 Oct 2024 8:30 AM IST
India among 30 countries endemic for dengue virus; Telangana among worst hit states
In Telangana, Hyderabad, Suryapet, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Khammam districts are the worst hit
By Neelambaran A Published on 9 Oct 2024 3:10 PM IST
Fact Check: Video promoting mixture of curry leaves, coconut milk and jaggery as cure for hair fall, ulcers is misleading
The claims does not have scientific backing and more research is required to substantiate the claim.
By Neelambaran A Published on 6 Oct 2024 11:27 AM IST
Fact Check: No, banana water canāt help clear bronchitis or cleanse lungs
Bronchitis cannot be cured by consuming water filtered from squeezed banana.
By Neelambaran A Published on 4 Oct 2024 10:00 AM IST
