Chetana Belagere
Editor, Health at South First
Editor, Health @TheSouthfirst. Former Assistant Editor @NewIndianExpress; City Editor @DeccanChronicle; Opinions shared here are all mine, for better or worse.
Articles
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2 days ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
While two are being treated at Bowring Hospital and two in Vydehi Hospital, they are out of danger. Meanwhile, one person is under observation at Sparsh Hospital. Synopsis: Almost two days after the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, five people are still under treatment at different hospitals.
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4 days ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
The study found that targeting IL-6 (a cytokine that acts as both a pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory molecule) or directly boosting dopamine could help cancer patients feel better, stay engaged, and better tolerate cancer treatments. Synopsis: A study has uncovered a crucial biological reason behind cancer cachexia, which not only weakens the body but also rewires the brain, robbing patients of motivation and joy.
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1 week ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
In a compelling conversation with Chetana Belagere of South First, dermatologist and head of chairperson of the Anti-Quackery Cell of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL), Dr Rajetha Damisetty — a strong voice against rising quackery in the beauty and cosmetology industry — breaks down how to identify fake practitioners and unsafe treatments.
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1 week ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
With COVID-19 cases rising in South India, Karnataka’s health department has issued an advisory instructing schools to send children showing symptoms like fever, cough, or cold back home, ensuring strict adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols to curb the spread. Synopsis: Amid a resurgence of Covid-19 cases, Karnataka’s Health Department issued an advisory urging schools to send home symptomatic students and staff.
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1 week ago |
thesouthfirst.com | Chetana Belagere
While there’s currently no national guidance on new booster doses – leaving many unsure of what to do – doctors say those who are immunocompromised or receiving cancer treatment should consider getting an additional shot. Synopsis: As COVID-19 cases slowly rise across India, health experts recommend booster shots for people over 60 years of age or those who are immunocompromised.
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