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M.Sc, M.Phil (Food Service Management & Dietetics)
Adeline Dorcas is an alumni of Women's Christian College, Chennai. She is passionate about teaching and writing. She loves spending time with family and friends.
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Using Painkillers in Pregnancy can affect Baby's Future Fertility
Painkillers administered during pregnancy affect the fertility of the unborn baby’s fertility in later life with a reduction in the number of cells that give rise to sperm and eggs.
Resistant Hypertension Caused by Hormonal Imbalance
Excessive salt and water retention mainly cause resistant hypertension which can be treated by using antihypertensive drugs and diuretic therapy.
How Do Small Intestinal Bacteria Absorb Fat and Increase Obesity Risk?
Small intestinal bacteria help in the production and secretion of digestive enzymes into the small bowel which enable break down of dietary fat and increase the absorption of calorie-dense foods causing obesity.
Sugar Craving Gene That Lowers Body Fat Identified
The gene FGF21 is associated with increased sugar and alcohol consumption, and lower body fat. The gene increases waist-to-hip ratio and raises blood pressure levels.
Easy Way to Monitor Blood Sugar Using Adhesive Patch Test for Diabetes
A non-invasive, adhesive patch was developed to assess the blood sugar levels accurately in diabetic patients. It was found to be less painful and more accessible than a finger-prick blood test.
