Evidence-based question/answer session on the topic of sudden deaths. Note: Carefully crafted social media claims on this contentious topic might seem convincing, but are not based on facts. Kavita Bajeli-Datt The New Indian Express newindianexpress.com/xplore/2025/Ju…

Literacy has translated into better nutrition, awareness about symptoms that need medical attention and even overall life expectancy. Increased healthcare access and reporting also contribute to case numbers. Discussed cancer incidence Happiest Health happiesthealth.com/articles/cance…

Too much of vitamins may increase cancer risk. High dose folic acid (one of the B vitamins) is linked with double the risk of non Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of cancer. Prior concerns include colon polyps & prostate cancer. Other studies show no risk. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11…

Leptospirosis is caused by a bacteria that lives in biofilms on the ground. Although it can occasionally lead to organ failure and death, it is treatable—and has clear preventive strategies. I discuss with Anna Jose The New Indian Express newindianexpress.com/amp/story/stat…

Despite its popularity, alcohol is a significant health risk. I discuss the facts with Rachel V Thomas IANS ianslive.in/why-tobacco-st…

A teen has died after reportedly following a ‘juice-only diet’ inspired by YouTube. Social media is not a reliable source of medical advice—unless the information comes from a verified medical professional or organisation. timesnownews.com/chennai/death-…

#StopObesity | Just like a traffic signal guides us on the road, follow these signals for a healthier lifestyle.

Acute necrotizing encephalitis due to flu in children: a case series of 41 children from 23 US hospitals, with 27% mortality rate despite multimodal therapy. Most patients (76%) had no significant medical history. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

This is just the most desperately sad story Pseudoscience and quackery are often mocked but sometimes they can be truly and tragically dangerous. Heartbreaking

Most fevers are viral and don't require antibiotics. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection. As initial symptoms are often nonspecific, it is not possible to diagnose all cases of leptospirosis early enough. I discuss with Sreemol T C in TOI India timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/lep…

▶️Findings of a recently published study "Vegetarians people had much lower serum vitamin B12 concentrations (239 pg/mL) compared to non-vegetarians (368 pg/mL) that reflect the increased risk of deficiency associated with Vegetarian-based diets." ▶️Take Away These results

Sudden deaths , especially among younger adults—are often due to silent underlying conditions such as electrical or muscular problems in the heart. This news report mentions a family history. Vinod Scaria has done work on such genetic abnormalities. indiatoday.in/india/story/37…

Regular exercise reduces the likelihood of plaque accumulation in the arteries However, many long-term exercisers appear to have coronary artery calcification, indicating atherosclerosis progression The fascinating thing is that despite the higher plaque, those people still

Chikungunya outbreak in China. It is caused by a virus that spreads through mosquitoes. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Cambodia has confirmed its 15th human case of #H5N1 in 2025. That brings the year’s total to 15 cases and 7 deaths (CFR: 46.6%). Since 2005: 87 cases, 50 deaths (CFR: 57.5%). #AvianInfluenza #Zoonoses #BirdFlu #Spillover

Doctors Flag Dangerous Trend As Mounjaro, Wegovy Misuse Spikes Among Indians For Quick Weight Loss Severe nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, feeling extremely weak or dehydrated - top symptoms Many ppl visiting docs after trying them on their own news18.com/india/doctors-…

A new study links French fries to diabetes risk — but note prior studies found no clear association. It is possible that sugary drinks, often taken ALONG WITH fries, are the real culprit. Interestingly, replacing fries with whole grains lowered DM risk. bmj.com/content/390/bm…

Today’s papers carried messages for the public from Indian Medical Association press conference regarding the importance of adult vaccination. Recently we held a drive for doctors & their families, over a 1000 people took their shots. I took influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis A vaccine.

A study suggests that a viral infection such as influenza can set off an inflammatory cascade that “wakes up” the sleeping cancer cells located in distant organs such as lungs and bone marrow, leading them to proliferate, writes Rajeev Jayadevan sciencechronicle.in/2025/08/09/can…

A new study published in Nature finds a link between viral infections and cancer recurrence. I discuss in this article for Science Chronicles. R. Prasad sciencechronicle.in/2025/08/09/can…