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Rupsa Chakraborty
Rupsa Chakraborty, is a special correspondent with The Indian Express' Mumbai bureau. She writes on issues related to health, science, gender sensitivity and rural development. She tweets @RupsaChak
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Why lack of digital scales is weighing down NandurbarSubscriber Only
October 28, 2023 17:46 IST
In one of Maharashtra's poorest district, the weighing scales are crucial to assess malnutrition in infants, pregnant women and new mothers
Sun, Nov 05, 2023
‘I followed a diet, physical activity, positive thinking’: A 16-year-old’s journey to triumph over cancerSubscriber Only
October 28, 2023 11:07 IST
Sahil Bacche, 16, won the gold medal in rifle shooting at the World Children Winner’s Games after sports training as part of extended therapy at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Sun, Oct 29, 2023
Why construction dust is lethal for all and kids are the most vulnerableSubscriber Only
October 20, 2023 06:44 IST
Death by Breath Series | "Places which have higher number of construction works going are more likely to record poorer AQI,” a senior scientist told The Indian Express. The health ramifications, experts said, are significant.
Wed, Oct 25, 2023
Mumbai holds its breath, alarm bells ring but no one’s listeningSubscriber Only
October 20, 2023 06:03 IST
Death By Breath Series | Records analysed by The Indian Express and data obtained by the newspaper under the Right to Information Act show a pattern emerging — and hardening. Of steadily worsening air — and an action plan gathering dust severely undermining the quality of life in the country's financial capital.
Tue, Oct 31, 2023
Magic cure for back pain? Sitting cross-legged for 30 minutes may ease itSubscriber Only
October 16, 2023 16:00 IST
Sometimes scientific solutions lie in age-old practices and wisdom, Dr Siddharth Shah, Consultant Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgeon at S L Raheja Hospital, Mumbai
Mon, Oct 16, 2023
Equal prevalence of diabetes among women exposes gender inequality in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
October 15, 2023 10:44 IST
Nearly one-third of the women develop diabetes during the child-bearing age which leads to complications during pregnancy, including gestational diabetes.
Wed, Oct 25, 2023
In Beed, the price of unwanted hysterectomies: A lifetime of painSubscriber Only
October 12, 2023 18:09 IST
Years after they underwent unnecessary hysterectomies, sugarcane workers in Beed continue to suffer the aftereffects: insomnia, mood swings, aches and pains, fatigue
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
Sudden temperature spike in Mumbai puts diabetic and respiratory patients at more riskSubscriber Only
October 12, 2023 02:07 IST
When external temperatures spike, the human body's ability to dissipate heat can be overwhelmed, resulting in various heat-related conditions.
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Mental Health Day: 40 per cent calls on mental health helpline linked to sleep disorderSubscriber Only
October 10, 2023 00:40 IST
Doctors point to exessive social media use, work stress
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Maharashtra leads in organ donation pledges even as Mumbai trails behindSubscriber Only
October 09, 2023 02:04 IST
While the state leads with 22,335 pledges in country, the most populated Mumbai city has just 261
Tue, Oct 17, 2023
Inquiry set up as 3 women after C-section on same day die of suspected sepsisSubscriber Only
October 05, 2023 22:35 IST
There are plans to establish a 200-bed hospital, which should provide some relief," District Surgeon Dr Pramod Khandate said.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
State action after Nanded hospital deaths: Local authorities empowered to use 100% fund from dist planning panel to buy medicinesSubscriber Only
October 05, 2023 20:25 IST
The current limit for medicine procurement by the Dean of Government Medical College and Hospitals (GMCH) is capped at Rs 10 lakh.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Zero expenditure in buying medicines, equipment: Nanded medical college dataSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 08:04 IST
A look into the state's real-time budget allocation and utilization data revealed that out of the hospital's annual budget for supplies and material of Rs 1.16 crore, the hospital has not utilised a single rupee even as Rs 35 lakh has been disbursed till now, this year.
Sun, Oct 08, 2023
31 deaths in 48 hours: Over 42% medical positions vacant at Nanded hospitalSubscriber Only
October 04, 2023 07:49 IST
Nanded hospital records indicate that 42 percent of medical personnel positions, spanning departments such as paediatrics, general medicine, psychiatry, orthopaedics and others, remain vacant.
Wed, Oct 11, 2023
Nanded hospital deaths expose Maharashtra’s flawed medicine procurement systemSubscriber Only
October 03, 2023 16:59 IST
In March, Maharashtra enacted the Medical Goods Procurement Authority Act to streamline the procurement and supply of medicines, medical devices etc. Its implementation, however, has been delayed, worsening the medicine shortage problem in the state.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Retinal injuries on rise due to exposure to intense DJ laser beams, say expertsSubscriber Only
October 03, 2023 09:29 IST
‘Many patients develop blurred vision due to such lights at pubs, weddings, concerts, laser shows’
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
In Maharashtra district infamous for child marriages, school children emerge as the first line of defenceSubscriber Only
October 02, 2023 14:39 IST
Beed sees significant increase in reporting of child marriage prevention calls – from 2 a month last year to 30 a month now. Part of the credit goes to an oath taken in schools every Monday
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Over 21,000 cases of dengue, malaria this monsoon, Mumbai tops the chartSubscriber Only
October 01, 2023 00:22 IST
In 2019, the total number of malaria cases reported in the state was 8,866 increasing to 15,215 in 2020 and further escalating to 17,341 in 2021.
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Unhealthy food habits of city residents: BMC study shows too much salt, veggie deficiencySubscriber Only
September 30, 2023 22:20 IST
The BMC survey, conducted in collaboration with WHO, reveals that 46% residents are overweight, 12% obese, 19% diabetic, 34% have high blood pressure and 74% lead sedentary lives.
Thu, Oct 12, 2023
Can you have a heart attack with right chest pain? Know the signs and symptomsSubscriber Only
September 29, 2023 13:40 IST
Chest pain, irrespective of origin, location and radiation, should not be taken lightly if it persists with the same intensity for over 10 minutes, say cardiologists
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients: Centre comes under fire after denying medicine crisis in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
September 27, 2023 00:26 IST
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a statement dismissing media reports on the scarcity of essential drugs (Clofazimine, Linezolid, Cycloserine) as ‘vague and ill-informed.
Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Of the 2.02 crore screened in Maharashtra, 10.9 lakh diagnosed with diabetesSubscriber Only
September 21, 2023 03:24 IST
In the battle against diabetes, underdiagnosis is a major challenge due to slow symptoms. The state public health department recently discovered that out of 100 people examined for diabetes, 48 had undiagnosed diabetes.
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
How weight loss can relieve you from pain of osteoarthritic kneeSubscriber Only
September 18, 2023 16:55 IST
Weight loss should be the primary pillar of treatment because the extra kilos increase the stress on joints, exacerbating pain and impacting movement, says Dr Swapnil Keny, Consultant-Orthopaedics, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Shortage of drugs forces TB officers to prioritize sicker patients; many in fear for their livesSubscriber Only
September 18, 2023 01:04 IST
While the country has set a target of eliminating TB by 2025, crucial three drugs — Clofazimine, Linezolid, Cycloserine — for MDR-TB patients have not been available in Maharashtra for about a month.
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Maggots found in FDA’s inspection in Mumbai’s Bademiya; Krishna Fastfood, Paradise Home Kitchen finedSubscriber Only
September 14, 2023 21:36 IST
During their inspection earlier this week, the FDA found that Krishna Fastfood and Paradise Home Kitchen had violated several food safety norms, including dirty kitchens.
Sun, Sep 24, 2023Journalism of Courage
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