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Sumathi Reddy

ARTICLES BY SUMATHI REDDY

The PlasticTox blood test entails puncturing your finger with a sterile lancet

I tested my blood for microplastics. I got a number, but few answers.

5 min read . 17 Jul 2026

The cruise ship MV Hondius has been at the centre of the recent hantavirus outbreak. (REUTERS)

Here’s what science tells us about the risks of hantavirus

5 min read . 16 May 2026

A PET scan tests for amyloid, a protein in the brain that the Alzheimer’s Association says defines the disease—but some doctors disagree.

Why doctors can’t agree on how to dagnose Alzheimer’s

5 min read . 10 Feb 2026

A social-media detox can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, according to a recent study.

What a digital detox can do for you

4 min read . 02 Jan 2026

Two doses of the shingles vaccine are recommended for healthy adults ages 50 and older. KEVIN LAMARQUE/REUTERS

The unexpected ways vaccines could boost your health

5 min read . 06 Dec 2025

What is the reality about antidepressants? (Image: Pixabay)

What influencers and critics aren’t telling you about antidepressants

4 min read . 11 Nov 2025

There’s a 30%-to-50% chance of acquiring the disease if someone in your household has it, studies show. (Pixabay)

Hep-B is the only vaccine given at birth. Why doctors say it can’t wait.

4 min read . 03 Oct 2025

Autism varies widely in severity from children who are nonverbal to those who are highly functioning but struggle with social interactions (Image: Pixabay)

A closer look at the drug Trump is touting for autism

5 min read . 24 Sept 2025

Doctors and professional groups say risks of SSRIs must be weighed against risks of untreated depression.

Why pregnant women face a tough call on antidepressants

5 min read . 27 Aug 2025

Though it poses no serious health risks, jet lag can hamper, or ruin, a vacation or business trip.

Can apps and hacks really prevent jet lag?

5 min read . 23 Jul 2025

Some studies have found promising results with cannabis reducing symptoms in autistic children. (Image: Pixabay)

Marijuana to treat Autism? Some parents say yes

5 min read . 15 Jun 2025

Ozempic comes in a self-injectable pen where doses are administered with clicks. Photo: Steve Christo/Corbis/Getty Images

Why some people are microdosing popular weight-loss drugs

4 min read . 24 May 2025

About one in 36 U.S. 8-year-olds is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. (Pixabay)

If vaccines don’t cause Autism, what does?

5 min read . 31 Mar 2025

What’s clear is that people working on farms are sporadically contracting the virus.

First cows, now cats. Is bird flu coming for humans next?

4 min read . 18 Feb 2025

Photo: GETTY IMAGES

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk

4 min read . 11 Feb 2025

Some studies have found that alcohol is more harmful on a societal level than marijuana. (Image: Pexel)

Booze or weed: What’s worse for your health?

4 min read . 04 Feb 2025

Want to lower your Alzheimer’s risk? Taxi drivers offer a clue

3 min read . 24 Dec 2024

What the science actually says about fluoride in drinking water

4 min read . 19 Dec 2024

Roughly 20% of the people who come for a cannabis consultation now are dementia patients. (Image: Pixabay)

To cope with dementia, seniors are turning to cannabis

4 min read . 11 Nov 2024

Cases of walking pneumonia are up across all age groups. Image: Pixabay

‘Walking pneumonia’ is surging ahead of cold and flu season

3 min read . 05 Nov 2024