Dr. Meera Joshi
Dr. Meera Joshi edits the Health section, covering public health, medicine, health policy and wellbeing.
Health reports on e Akhabaar are informational and never a substitute for professional medical advice. Meera's desk cites health authorities and peer-reviewed sources, and is careful to distinguish evidence from anecdote.
Published by Dr. Meera Joshi (78)
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Breast cancer care still faces screening and access gaps
Early detection, personalised treatment and access to screening remain key challenges in breast cancer care.
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Studies link four vaccines with better heart health
Recent studies have linked flu, COVID-19, RSV and shingles vaccination with better heart health outcomes.
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New estimates map India’s tobacco-related cancer burden
New estimates show that tobacco-related cancer patterns in India vary by region, sex and cancer type.
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Price caps to cut costs on 137 cancer medicines
India will cap trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines, with price reductions of up to 70% expected from November 9.
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How to maintain weight loss after GLP-1 treatment
Guidance on maintaining weight loss after GLP-1 medicines focuses on ongoing habits and follow-up.
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Utah group seeks more government support for menopause
A Utah-based group is asking for expanded public support for people going through menopause.
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Four knee-pain treatments warrant reconsideration, column says
A health column questions four commonly used approaches to knee pain and highlights another option.
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Foods promoted as support during flu season
A seasonal health article highlights foods described as supporting immune health during flu season.
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Kennedy’s actions draw scrutiny over anti-vaccine group’s goals
Health policy decisions are being examined against goals previously associated with an anti-vaccine group.
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Food choices may support heart health and weight management
A nutrition feature highlights foods associated with reducing abdominal fat and supporting heart health.
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Patients report changes in alcohol use after starting GLP-1 medicines
A study examined patient-reported changes in alcohol use after starting GLP-1 receptor agonists.
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Fasting claims by influencers compared with scientific evidence
An opinion piece examines popular fasting claims and what research says about them.
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Ovaries may take on another role after menopause
Research suggests ovaries may continue to have a biological role after menopause.
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California’s famous bald eagle dies after bird flu infection
A well-known bald eagle in California has died after contracting bird flu.
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Rare brain-infecting fungus reported in more parts of the US
Cases of a brain-infecting fungal disease are being reported across more areas of the United States.
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Ebola outbreak reaches a province bordering Central African Republic
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to another province near the Central African Republic.
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Bangladesh measles outbreak raises public health concerns
Bangladesh is battling a measles outbreak that has been described as a warning for other countries.
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Woman finds abandoned trailer with baby raccoons inside
A homeowner discovered an abandoned trailer containing baby raccoons.
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Kennedy and Pennsylvania officials dispute measles response
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticised Pennsylvania officials over their handling of a measles outbreak.
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Los Angeles County reports first death linked to potent opioid
Los Angeles County has reported its first death involving an opioid described as more potent than fentanyl.
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Measles cases rise to 42 in rural Minnesota
Rural Minnesota has reported 42 measles cases amid ongoing outbreaks.
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Doctors use a shortcut for a common health problem, but it carries risks
A medical practice described as a shortcut for a longstanding problem may expose patients to risks.
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Sickle cell gene therapies offer promise but access remains limited
Gene therapies are offering new treatment possibilities for sickle cell disease, but access remains a major challenge.
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Two West Nile virus deaths reported in North Carolina
Officials have reported two deaths associated with West Nile virus in North Carolina.
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Microplastics show chemical activity at water interfaces
New research suggests microplastics can be chemically active where plastic particles meet water.
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Underreported virus can resemble the flu
A virus described as underreported is often mistaken for influenza, according to clinicians.
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Guinea-Bissau denies approval of controversial newborn vaccine trial
Guinea-Bissau has denied approving a disputed vaccine trial involving newborns.
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Candida auris may copy its genome to resist antifungal drugs
Research suggests Candida auris can copy its genome as it survives antifungal treatment.
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Hospital introduces temporary precautions after measles concern
Hershey Medical Center has introduced temporary precautions related to measles.
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Dementia cases may grow as populations age
The number of people living with dementia is expected to rise in coming years.