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hantavirus
11
May

Hantavirus: Should India be concerned about another potential outbreak?

  • Sharmila Saha Roy  / 1 month
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  • 4 min read

The memories of the COVID-19 pandemic are still fresh, and amid continuing discussions around emerging infectious diseases, another virus — Hantavirus — has once again drawn global attention. The rodent-borne infection, known to cause respiratory, cardiac, and renal complications in humans, has sparked concern following reports of an outbreak aboard the luxury cruise ship MV […]

foods
06
May

Why fermented foods need extra caution during summer

  • Sharmila Saha Roy  / 2 months
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  • 4 min read

As summer temperatures soar past 40°C in several Indian states, fermented foods such as idli, dosa, kanji and pakhala remain popular for their cooling effect and digestive benefits. But three recent incidents in Ahmedabad, Mayurbhanj and Bengaluru—linked to contaminated fermented dishes—have caused three deaths and sickened more than 250 people, raising fresh concerns over food safety during the […]

Hypertension
17
May

Explainer: What is hypertension?

  • Sharmila Saha Roy  / 3 years
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  • 2 min read

This World Hypertension Day, let’s manage blood pressure better with the right information and the right approach.  For this year, the theme of World Hypertension Day is ‘Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer’. In order to do that, we need to first understand what hypertension or high blood pressure actually entails. According […]

09
Dec

Fact-check: Ice is not the cure, it may relieve symptoms

  • Sharmila Saha Roy  / 4 years
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  • 2 min read

A video on Facebook, claiming that ice can remedy a plethora of health issues, such as heel spur, swelling due to injury, migraine, back pain, cervical pain, frozen shoulders, sciatica, and indigestion, to name some, has garnered over 3.6 million views at the last count. 

thyroid
27
May

Flaxseed: No cure for thyroid problems

  • Sharmila Saha Roy  / 4 years
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While flaxseed is a rich source of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 fatty acids, more research is needed regarding the possible risks and benefits of consuming the plant-based food. 

20
Apr

Don’t ignore period pain

  • Sharmila Saha Roy  / 4 years
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Pelvic pain, just before and during menstrual period, is a common complaint. Many women resort to home remedies – mostly found on social media – to help manage the pain, without seeking medical opinion. 

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