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Leena Patel

Health reporter

Leena Patel covers public health, wellness, prevention, and evidence-backed health reporting for everyday readers.

Health policyWellnessPreventive care

Recent stories by Leena Patel

Infant Formula Recall 2026 Raises Botulism Alert
HealthPublic Health and Safety
The infant formula recall 2026 alert covers all Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula sold in the U.S. after three infant botulism cases.
Leena PatelJun 18, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Skin Computing Patch Moves Wearable Health AI On Body
HealthWearables and Health Tech
A University of Chicago skin computing patch can sense and analyze health signals directly on the body, but it is still a research device rather than a consumer medical product.
Leena PatelJun 7, 202613 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Fitness Research 2026 Makes Movement A Healthspan Test
HealthFitness and Movement
Fitness research 2026 is shifting attention from one-number goals to aerobic work, strength training, sitting time, group support, and daily function.
Leena PatelJun 1, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Sleep and Longevity Research Gets a More Careful Number
HealthSleep and Longevity
A large Nature sleep study linked six to eight hours with slower biological ageing, but the result needs a careful read, not a one-size-fits-all rule.
Leena PatelMay 29, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Wearable Health Tech 2026 Moves Closer To Clinics
HealthWearables and Health Tech
Wearable health tech 2026 is shifting from wellness scores toward clinical tests, sleep apnea screening, HRV validation, and careful consumer limits.
Leena PatelMay 27, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story
Preventive Services Task Force Shakeup Puts Screenings in Focus
HealthPreventive Care and Screening
The removal of two USPSTF leaders has put preventive screening guidance back in the spotlight, but patients should separate coverage risk from medical advice.
Leena PatelMay 24, 202612 min read
Health policy, wellness shifts, and evidence-backed reporting.Read story