Maitree Baral

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Journalist, news writer, fact-checker. Currently, covering health at Times of India. Previously covered Education, UPSC, SSC and news related to career, employment at Hindustan Times and NDTV.Rewriting, content curation and academic research are my key skills. SEO and digital content ideation are the skills I have learned and acquired in the last few years.

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Preschooler's backpack should be less than 700 grams, worn 6 inches above waist: Spine endoscopist reveals risk of carrying heavy school bags

1 /7 Dr. Agam Gaargiya Spine Endoscopist Saifee Hospital Mumbai talks about the risks of heavy school bags and what parents can do If you have ever watched a kid walk into the house after school, bent over like a little question mark under the weight of a... See more

indiatimes.com•Maitree Baral•Jan 13, 2026

99% of first heart attacks and strokes linked to these 4 risk factors - The Times of India

Heart disease isn’t just something old people get anymore, it’s becoming shockingly common even in younger adults. Globally, heart diseases are the number one killer, responsible for about 18 million deaths every year. In India specifically, heart attacks... See more

indiatimes.com•Maitree Baral•Jan 13, 2026

Hidden sugars in "healthy" foods: How to read food labels like a nutrition expert | - The Times of India

Walk down any grocery store aisle and you will see it. Words like healthy, natural, low-fat, fit, organic. It all sounds reassuring, like someone has already done the hard work for you. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But here’s the thing most peopl... See more

indiatimes.com•Maitree Baral•Jan 12, 2026

Stroke kills 5 million globally each year: Neurologist warns every second counts and shares life-saving signs - The Times of India

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 15 million people suffer a stroke each year, and about 5 million of them die. Even worse, another 5 million are left with long-term disabilities. That’s a lot of people whose lives are completely changed ... See more

indiatimes.com•Maitree Baral•Jan 12, 2026

Scientists develop injection to turn tumor immune cells into cancer fighters | - The Times of India

Cancer cells are basically the ultimate rule-breakers of the body. Under normal conditions, our cells follow a pretty strict set of instructions: grow when needed, stop when the job is done, and die when they’re old or damaged. Cancer cells, however, don’... See more

indiatimes.com•Maitree Baral•Jan 12, 2026

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Masters, Bioinformatics at University Of NewcastleGraduated: 2011

Bachelor Of Science, Biotechnology at Gandhi Engineering College (Gec), BhubaneswarGraduated: 2009

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Preschooler's backpack should be less than 700 grams, worn 6 inches above waist: Spine endoscopist reveals risk of carrying heavy school bags

99% of first heart attacks and strokes linked to these 4 risk factors - The Times of India

Hidden sugars in "healthy" foods: How to read food labels like a nutrition expert | - The Times of India

Stroke kills 5 million globally each year: Neurologist warns every second counts and shares life-saving signs - The Times of India

Scientists develop injection to turn tumor immune cells into cancer fighters | - The Times of India

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Preschooler's backpack should be less than 700 grams, worn 6 inches above waist: Spine endoscopist reveals risk of carrying heavy school bags

99% of first heart attacks and strokes linked to these 4 risk factors - The Times of India

Hidden sugars in "healthy" foods: How to read food labels like a nutrition expert | - The Times of India

Stroke kills 5 million globally each year: Neurologist warns every second counts and shares life-saving signs - The Times of India

Scientists develop injection to turn tumor immune cells into cancer fighters | - The Times of India

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