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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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Donald Trump Officially Cuts Ties With WHO, Raising Fears Over Global Health and Pandemic Preparedness

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global health community, US President Donald Trump has officially severed ties between the United...

The virus can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Nipah Virus Explained: What It Is, How It Spreads, Symptoms, Fatality Rate, Treatment, and Why It Worries the World

The Nipah virus (NiV) is one of the deadliest zoonotic viruses known to humans. Though outbreaks are relatively rare, the virus has repeatedly...

Diabetes Day
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Diabetes Beyond Sugar: How Oral Health, Sleep Patterns, and Gut Imbalance Can Trigger Blood Sugar Spikes

Diabetes is often thought of as a condition caused solely by sugar intake or lifestyle choices like overeating and lack of exercise. While...

Colon Cancer
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From Pollution to Plate: How Modern Lifestyles Are Fueling India’s Cancer Epidemic – EXPLAINED

Cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly or a rare condition—it is emerging as a silent epidemic in India. According...

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What Is the Nihilist Penguin Story—and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

Nihilist Penguin Explained: What This Viral Story Reveals About Depression, Burnout, and the Brain’s Life–Death Instincts The “Nihilist Penguin” story is not a...

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Silent Threats to Your Heart: How Stress, Sedentary Lifestyle, and Hidden Inflammation Are Raising Heart Attack Risk in Indians Under 40

Heart disease has long been considered a problem of middle-aged and older adults. However, alarming trends in India show that heart attacks and...

Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Arthritis Is No Longer an ‘Old Age Disease’: Why Joint Pain Is Hitting Indians in Their 30s and 40s

For decades, arthritis was seen as a condition of the elderly—a natural consequence of aging and wear-and-tear. However, recent trends indicate a sharp...

Cancer
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One in Three Cancers in India Is Diagnosed Late: Early Symptoms Most People Mistake for ‘Minor Issues’

Cancer has long been associated with fear and uncertainty, and in India, the stakes are even higher. Recent research shows that nearly one...