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.

Explainer: Aging and treatments for anti-aging?

Anti-aging treatments are aimed at slowing down, stopping, and reversing the aging process and its relevant effects on the human body and skin

By Neelambaran A Published on 17 Nov 2024 10:30 AM IST

Fact Check: Can ginger-lemon drink with instant coffee burn belly fat? Viral claim is misleading

An instagram video claims that without exercise and diet, belly fat can be reduced in 7 days, just by consuming a drink prepared with lemon, ginger...

By Neelambaran A Published on 16 Nov 2024 6:30 PM IST

Fact Check: Acupressure for diabetes management? Experts warn

Reversing or controlling diabetes require medial, nutrition and fitness routines as per experts who warn of unscientific suggestions

By Neelambaran A Published on 14 Nov 2024 7:03 PM IST

World Diabetes Day: Over 101 million Indians suffer from disease; number to hit 134M

The number is expected to hit 134 million by 2045 due to population growth and aging

By Neelambaran A Published on 14 Nov 2024 10:03 AM IST

Pneumonia most searched disease online; causes 17% of child deaths in India

More people nowadays are finding themselves inclined to search online using their symptoms to self-diagnose ill health

By Neelambaran A Published on 10 Nov 2024 9:00 AM IST

Jalebi-milk combo is not a migraine remedy; excess sugar levels can complicate condition

The claims of jalebi-milk combo helping cure migraine is misleading.

By Neelambaran A Published on 5 Nov 2024 3:57 PM IST

Soaring demand for air purifiers in India; shoppers advised to verify product claims

Selection of air purifiers with multiple filters is important to remove the pollutants, say doctors

By Neelambaran A Published on 3 Nov 2024 11:10 AM IST

Fact Check: Can water from lemon, bay leaf and turmeric extract cure diabetes? More scientific proof needed

Despite some of the ingredients suggested in the video having some medicinal benefits, there is no scientific proof to substantiate the claims of...

By Neelambaran A Published on 3 Nov 2024 9:45 AM IST

Fact Check: Hair growth remedy using onion, garlic combo can be effective; experts advise caution against overuse, allergies

An Instagram video has gone viral which claims to have a natural remedy to induce hair growth. The video suggests viewers apply oil extracted from...

By Neelambaran A Published on 2 Nov 2024 11:20 AM IST