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Swapna Karmakar is an experienced Health Journalist and the Editorial Lead at Healthwire Media. She has a background in investigative reporting and a deep interest in community health and regulatory updates within the medical sector. Swapna focuses on bridging the gap between healthcare providers and patients by crafting narratives that simplify medical terminology without losing clinical depth. Her research process involves analyzing peer-reviewed journals and official regulatory notifications from bodies like the National Medical Commission (NMC) to provide timely news to both healthcare professionals and the general public. Swapna’s work is characterized by a commitment to transparency and evidence-based reporting. Outside of health reporting, she is an avid traveler and explorer of cultural landscapes. 

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Pneumococcal Vaccine
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Why We Still Don’t Have Vaccines for High-Fatality Viruses Like Nipah

Despite repeated outbreaks and alarmingly high death rates, the world still lacks approved vaccines for some of the deadliest viruses known to humans—among...

Bird Flu
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Bird Flu Resurgence: Rising H5N1 Cases in Asia Raise Zoonotic Spillover Concerns

A resurgence of avian influenza (bird flu) cases across several parts of Asia has renewed global concern over the risk of zoonotic spillover—the...

Kidney
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Good Sleep Could Lower Risk of Diabetic Kidney Disease: What the Latest Research Reveals

Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes, silently damaging the kidneys and leading to chronic kidney failure...

WHO
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Nipah Virus Watch: WHO Assures Low Spread Risk as India and Bangladesh Report Cases

As concerns resurface following the detection of Nipah virus cases in parts of India and Bangladesh, global and national health authorities have urged...

Boost Liver Health with Herbal Drinks: Fight Fat in the Liver Naturally
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Fatty Liver Disease on the Rise in India: Early Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Fatty liver disease is rapidly emerging as a major public health concern in India. Once considered a problem limited to heavy alcohol consumption,...

Obese patients
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Obesity Linked to One in Ten Infection Deaths Globally, Major Study Reveals

A major international study published in The Lancet has found that obesity is strongly associated with a significantly higher risk of severe outcomes...

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NEET-PG 2025 Controversy: MD/MS Seats Allotted to Low and Negative Scorers

The NEET-PG 2025 third-round counselling has stirred nationwide debate after MD and MS seats were allotted to candidates with negative or single-digit scores....

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International Epilepsy Day 2026: Why Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Change Lives for Millions in India

Every year, International Epilepsy Day serves as a crucial reminder of the challenges faced by people living with epilepsy—a neurological disorder that affects...