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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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Cancer
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Endometrial Cancer: Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know

Endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the lining of the uterus (endometrium). It is...

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Nipah Outbreak: Why Asia Is Reintroducing Covid-Style Screening for Travellers From India – EXPLAINED

Airports across Asia are once again tightening health surveillance, reviving Covid-era screening measures for travellers arriving from India, as concerns rise over a...

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Budget 2026 Expectations: Why a New Study Is Pushing for Higher Public Healthcare Spending

As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, public health has once again moved to the centre of policy debate. A new health economics...

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Nipah Virus: What Happens Inside Your Body After Infection—and How NiV Invades and Damages the Brain

The Nipah virus (NiV) is one of the most lethal zoonotic pathogens known, capable of causing rapid multi-organ failure and severe brain inflammation....

Fungus Aspergillus fumigatus
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Chinese Scientists Identify Key Mutation in Ebola Virus, May Improve Outbreak Surveillance

The Ebola virus, one of the deadliest pathogens known to humanity, has long posed a serious challenge to global public health due to...

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Dengue in India: Early Symptoms and Prevention Strategies

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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Deadly Nipah Virus in India: How 75% Fatality and Human-to-Human Transmission Could Spark the Next Health Crisis

A new outbreak of the Nipah virus (NiV) in West Bengal, India, has triggered alarm across the region and neighboring countries. Known for...

The virus can spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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Nipah Virus: Why Repeated Outbreaks in India Are Raising Pandemic Fears

In the past few weeks, India has reported re-emergence of the Nipah virus (NiV), a rare but deadly pathogen that has grabbed global...