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Athira Elssa Johnson

Chennai, Kerala, Punjab

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at The Hindu

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  • 3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

    The estimated dementia prevalence in India is 7.4% among adults aged 60 and older. This translates to about 8.8 million Indians currently living with dementia. The prevalence is projected to increase significantly in the coming years, with estimates suggesting a rise to 1.7 crore (17 million) by 2036. And it is also increasingly recognised in India as a condition far more complex than memory loss.

  • 3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

    Anyone can develop an allergy. And in times like these, when the weather keeps fluctuating unpredictably, it becomes even more crucial to stay informed. Understanding the facts about allergies can help you or your loved ones recognise symptoms early, avoid common triggers, and manage flare-ups better. So, how allergy-aware are you? Here’s a small quiz to test your knowledge on allergies.

  • 3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

    For residents of Foreshore Estate and the thousands who travel daily from Adyar, Santhome, and Raja Annamalai Puram, the Foreshore Estate signal is a critical yet dreaded part of the commute. Particularly during the evening rush from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., this stretch becomes a slow-moving maze of honking vehicles, poor lane discipline, and inconsistent traffic control.

  • 3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

    6 hours agoTensions between US President Donald Trump and his formerly close adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, reached a whole new level on Thursday as the pair hurled insults at each other via their respective social media platforms, Truth Social and X. While Trump called Musk “crazy”, the world's richest man …

  • 3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

    There is a correlation between stress and stroke. A recent published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that people experiencing chronic stress may have a higher risk of stroke. A Lancet study analysed data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021, highlighting a significant increase in stroke cases from 1990 to 2021, with various contributing risk factors, including stress, on the rise.

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20 May 25

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Athira Elssa Johnson
Athira Elssa Johnson @athiraelssajo
15 May 25

RT @the_hindu: In ‘Untold Tales from a Family Physician’s Bag’, B.C. Rao chronicles decades of clinical experiences with a mix of medical i…

Athira Elssa Johnson
Athira Elssa Johnson @athiraelssajo
13 May 25

RT @the_hindu: According to maternal and neonatal experts, integrating AI in diagnostic imaging technologies like X-rays, MRIs, and sonogra…