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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Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that continues to be a major public health concern in India. With seasonal outbreaks, particularly during the...
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Numerous studies have indicated that prenatal weight gain could be affected on the chances of allergic diseases in later childhood. Researchers are now...
As concerns over the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak continue to grow globally, authorities in India have stepped up surveillance measures at airports, particularly...
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Just when the world believed the worst years of global viral outbreaks were finally over, one of the deadliest viruses in the world...