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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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Lack of health infra | Conduct field inspection of Amravati, Nandurbar: Bombay High Court to principal secySubscriber Only
October 25, 2022 23:21 IST
Justice M S Karnik was hearing a bunch of pleas, including those filed by activists Dr Rajendra Burma and Bandu Sampatrao Sane, on lack of health infrastructure in Nandurbar and Amravati.
Wed, Oct 26, 2022
Only 18 percent of TB patients adopted, Ni-kshay Mitra scheme sees lukewarm response from sponsorsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2022 07:52 IST
Maharashtra has one of the highest numbers of TB cases with 1,48,273 registered patients, who are undergoing treatment, and as of October 23, 1,14,006 patients have consented to receive support under the scheme of the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP).
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
After slow pandemic years, high demand for diyas lights up Dharavi’s potter colonySubscriber Only
October 19, 2022 04:55 IST
“The public is also keen to celebrate Diwali whole-heartedly after two years of the pandemic. The response is overwhelming,” Chauhan told The Indian Express, as customers around him flocked to buy the colourful diyas.
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Why drinking too much coffee can cause PCOS
October 18, 2022 13:30 IST
Caffeine impacts reproductive health by affecting endogenous hormone levels through change in ovarian function or alterations in hormone metabolism, says Dr Surabhi Siddhartha, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Kharghar
Tue, Oct 18, 2022
State low on Covishield stock, beneficiaries hesitant to mix vaccinesSubscriber Only
October 17, 2022 21:51 IST
Vaccination centres across the state haven't received a fresh stock of Covishield vaccine since July.
Sun, Oct 30, 2022
Lifestyle diseases: BMC centres screen over 14K peopleSubscriber Only
October 16, 2022 12:58 IST
Nearly 13 per cent of those who availed the service were suspected to have hypertension and 12 per cent were suspected to have mellitus diabetes
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
As conjunctivitis cases spike in Mumbai, here’s what you can doSubscriber Only
October 16, 2022 12:38 IST
Every year, cases of conjunctivitis show a mild surge as the monsoon season comes to a close. Doctors in Mumbai believe that this year the prolonged rainfall in the city has further increased the caseload.
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
No need to travel to hospital: Palliative home care service for seriously ill kidsSubscriber Only
October 15, 2022 00:57 IST
There are hundreds of seriously ill children who travel daily for advanced medical care at the tertiary-care Wadia Hospital. To address the needs of these patients, 'Titli' has been launched.
Thu, Oct 27, 2022
What’s the link between dementia and Vitamin B12 deficiency?
October 14, 2022 18:35 IST
Increasing Vitamin B 12 can slow down cognitive decline. We do not recommend routine B12 supplementation. But immediate supplementation is necessary for an individual who has imbalance or anaemia due to B12 deficiency to avoid further complications such as dementia. However, preventing or treating B12 deficiency will not completely prevent other causes of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, says Dr Siddharth Kharkar, Consultant Neurologist at Nanavati Hospital.
Fri, Oct 14, 2022Mumbai: Conjunctivitis cases surge in last two weeks, doctors attribute it to changing weatherSubscriber Only
October 13, 2022 13:34 IST
The government-run JJ hospital in Maharashtra’s Mumbai city has in a single day witnessed 16 cases of conjunctivitis which is much higher than the regular flow of patients.
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Maharashtra records spike in swine flu cases, highest since 2018Subscriber Only
October 12, 2022 00:53 IST
The state has reported the maximum number of swine flu cases — highest since 2018, said health officials, adding that the mortality rate, however, remained low due to more vigilance and awareness among the people amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Can you manage diseases at 80? Avidly working on sets, Amitabh Bachchan shows you why he is more than just a survivor story
October 11, 2022 10:52 IST
Given India’s rapidly ageing population, Bachchan shows us not just how to push boundaries but live life as it is meant to, without fearing boundaries. If he can do it, so can you. A panel of Mumbai doctors tells you how
Wed, Oct 12, 2022
Maharashtra: State’s net waste of Corbevax doses 14.31%, above 10% permissible limitSubscriber Only
October 11, 2022 01:25 IST
Corbevax was introduced on March 16. A total of 17 districts in the state have recorded net vaccine wastage above 15 per cent.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Eleven of 12 victims of Nashik bus accident identified, kin of three await DNA reportSubscriber Only
October 11, 2022 01:18 IST
DNA of 12th victim, still unidentified, preserved for analysis; 34 of 41 injured patients discharged.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
Health and Wellness: With broken CT scan machine at BYL Nair Hospital, wait for patients grows longerSubscriber Only
October 10, 2022 11:05 IST
When The Indian Express inquired with the hospital, officials said the CT scan machine has not been working for the last week because of a technical issue. And patients will have to wait another 15 days to avail the facility, they added.
Thu, Oct 20, 2022
12 die after bus catches fire in Nashik: Most victims were on way back from Dussehra festivitiesSubscriber Only
October 09, 2022 00:23 IST
Among bus fire victims, a 3-year-old and the grandmother who tried to save her, a teenager going back to Mumbai after spending time with family
Sun, Oct 09, 2022
12 charred to death as bus catches fire after colliding with truck in NashikSubscriber Only
October 08, 2022 08:10 IST
Eight of the deceased have been identified so far, as the other bodies were charred beyond recognition, said police. The injured passengers, who sustained mostly fractures in hands and legs, were admitted to various hospitals in Nashik.
Thu, Oct 13, 2022
Maharashtra: Health department has stockpile of 25 lakh Covid vaccine vials, many nearing expirySubscriber Only
October 08, 2022 03:14 IST
With the flattening of the pandemic curve, the demand for inoculation has dropped drastically. In August, the state witnessed nearly 1.5 lakh vaccinations daily for the secondary or booster dose. This has now dropped to an average of 30,000 per day. On October 5, only 1,049 were administered vaccines.
Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Is breakfast the best time of the day to eat a big meal and lose belly fat?
October 07, 2022 12:11 IST
If one needs 1,600 calories, about 500-550 calories should be consumed during breakfast, about 400-450 during lunch, about 250 during tea time with snacks, 300-350 during dinner and 200-250 before dinner in the form of fruits and juices, says Dr Ushakiran Sisodia, head of Dietary Unit at Nanavati Hospital
Fri, Oct 07, 2022
To tackle malnutrition, mothers in Nandurbar learn breastfeeding method devised at IIT-BSubscriber Only
October 03, 2022 04:03 IST
Like Meenabai’s child, hundreds of newborns across Nandurbar have benefitted from these techniques. For the first time, the district is witnessing a 30-40 gram per day weight gain among newborns, as compared to 10-12 gram earlier.
Mon, Oct 03, 2022
Maharashtra to start 4 new courses in three regional hospitalsSubscriber Only
October 03, 2022 03:52 IST
The initiative has been taken as part of the National Mental Health Mission with an aim to produce more specialists and fill up vacant posts at these hospitals.
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
37 maternal deaths in 1 year: Nandurbar district reels under poor health facilities; the only 2 women hospitals out of serviceSubscriber Only
October 01, 2022 03:49 IST
Several key posts in these hospitals have been vacant for years, and with no specialists, they are forced to turn away women in medical need most of the time.
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Can a Keto diet harm your kidney function and lead to kidney stones?
September 30, 2022 10:15 IST
When it comes to the Keto diet’s effect on the kidneys, it might elevate creatinine levels. Patients experiencing acute symptoms should follow a nutritionist-planned diet based on biomedical parameters. In addition to creatinine, electrolytes and iron must be monitored, says Dietitian Rutu Dhodapkar of the P D Hinduja Hospital’s Dietetics team
Sat, Oct 01, 2022
From a borrowed heart to a fitness icon, Mumbai man finds love for life
September 30, 2022 01:20 IST
In 2014, the then 22-year-old fell in love with his dream girl in his gym. He proposed and she said yes. Even as he was dreaming of a blessed life with his one and only, Anwar’s life came crashing down after he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a condition marked by weakened heart muscles. His heart’s pumping capacity dropped to only 5 per cent.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
Are vitamin C and E good for your heart? How much should you consume daily?
September 29, 2022 08:48 IST
Dr Haresh G Mehta, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist, SL Raheja Hospital, Mahim, explains why antioxidants are needed to fight cell damage and strengthen the cardiovascular system
Thu, Sep 29, 2022Journalism of Courage
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