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 (81)
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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.
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Several common infections are linked to cancer risk
Some infections can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, while prevention can lower that risk.
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Ultra-processed foods may affect the brain before symptoms appear
Research is examining whether ultra-processed foods are associated with early changes in brain health.
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Maryland man says vision loss followed Ozempic use
A Maryland man claims he went blind after taking Ozempic and has shared a warning for other users.
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Colorado reports first child flu death of the respiratory season
A child in Colorado has died from flu, marking the first reported pediatric flu death of the season.
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Texas mother campaigns to restrict drug known as gas-station heroin
A grieving Texas mother is seeking a ban on a drug federal officials have called “gas-station heroin.”
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GLP-1 use may complicate recognition of anorexia
Clinicians are considering how GLP-1 medicines may make anorexia harder to diagnose.
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Flu activity begins rising as questions emerge about vaccine match
Flu activity is starting to increase, prompting questions about how well this season’s vaccine matches circulating strains.
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Longevity medicine moves toward wider use
Interest is growing in medical approaches aimed at extending healthy lifespan.
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US measles cases pass 4,400 as CDC prepares Pennsylvania response
More than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the United States as health officials prepare to investigate a Pennsylvania outbreak.
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Longevity experts challenge common claims about ageing
Experts in longevity medicine have identified statements they believe misrepresent ageing and health.
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Raccoon in Massachusetts tests positive for rabies
A raccoon found in a Massachusetts town has tested positive for rabies.
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Long commutes put focus on back and neck health
Long commutes and prolonged sitting are drawing attention to spine health among Mumbai residents.
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Vaping strongly linked to lung cancer, report says
New research reports a strong association between vaping and lung cancer.
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RSV vaccination linked to better survival in heart failure
A study has linked RSV vaccination with improved survival among people with heart failure.
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A preventable dementia risk factor draws attention from geriatricians
A geriatrician has highlighted a dementia risk factor that people may be able to reduce.
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Cancer researcher dies from the disease she worked to fight
A University of Arizona cancer researcher has died from the disease she spent her career trying to cure.
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Older adults face choices about which flu vaccine to receive
Older adults are being advised to consider which flu vaccine option is appropriate for them.
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Diet and exercise programme linked to diabetes remission in half of participants
A combined diet and exercise programme was associated with remission of early-onset type 2 diabetes in half of participants.
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Replacing some ultra-processed food linked to lower bowel cancer risk
A study links replacing 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods to a lower bowel cancer rate.
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Measles confirmed in unvaccinated Jefferson County resident
A measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated person in Jefferson County.
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Better blood-pressure control could prevent more than 500,000 deaths yearly
A report estimates that managing blood pressure could prevent over 500,000 deaths each year.
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Prepare a household sick-day kit before cold and flu season
A household sick-day kit can help families prepare for common cold and flu symptoms.
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Ancient gut microbes connect African and South American populations
Researchers found links between ancient gut microbes from African hunter-gatherers and South American forager-farmers.
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Very hot drinks linked to risk of one cancer
Research suggests the temperature of a drink, rather than its contents, may matter for a particular cancer risk.
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Sperm-count debate opens wider conversation about health
Discussion about falling sperm counts is prompting broader conversations about men’s health.
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Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer examined in long-term study
A cohort study examined links between food processing, diet and colorectal cancer incidence.
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Knee specialist shares routine for building strength at 63
A leading knee specialist has described his exercise routine for maintaining knee strength.