TB in focus, oral health, the misinformation challenge and more | Health Wrap | EP: 26
In Episode 26 of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Health Editor Ramya Kannan and Senior Assistant Editor Zubeda Hamid unpack the biggest health stories of the week.
With World TB Day in focus, the episode looks at new research on how tuberculosis bacteria survive inside the body, and why drug-resistant TB continues to be a serious public health concern in India.
The discussion also highlights the growing shift toward patient-centred care, the role of nutrition, and the importance of community-led support systems.
The conversation expands to mental health from the psychological toll of long-term illnesses like TB to the rising concerns around eco-anxiety among young people.
The episode also explores new findings linking oral health to brain health, and how simple habits like brushing and flossing may have long-term cognitive benefits.
We also discuss the promise and risks of technology in healthcare : from smartwatch-based early detection of diseases to the dangers of misinformation, fake drugs, and self-diagnosis using AI tools.
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