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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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Solanine in Potatoes May Increase Glycoalkaloid Poisoning
Glycoalkaloids are found higher in green, germinated, damaged potatoes and potato peel. Ingestion of glycoalkaloids may cause symptoms such as nausea, stomach-ache, vomiting, and diarrhea and increase the risk of glycoalkaloid poisoning.
New Smartphone Video App Monitors Daily Tuberculosis Therapy
Video Directly Observed Therapy (video DOT), a smartphone application is helpful in monitoring the daily tuberculosis therapy. The app is less expensive, easy to use, flexible and does not interfere with the patient’s privacy.
How Can a Tasty Milkshake Increase the Risk of Heart Disease?
Drinking high-fat milkshakes may increase the risk of heart disease. Scientists discovered new gene variants that change bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Brachytherapy does not Increase the Risk of Ureteral Stricture
A new study shows that intracavitary and interstitial (IC/IS) brachytherapy for cervical cancer was found to be safe and does not increase the risk of ureteral stricture.
Eating Nuts Regularly Lowers Risk of Heart Rhythm Irregularity
Eating more nuts each week can help lower the risk of developing the atrial fibrillation (irregular heart rhythm) also known as heart flutter, reveals a new study.
