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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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Novel Technique Eradicates Disease-causing Mosquitoes
New technique utilizing a combination of radiation and Wolbachia bacteria has been shown to effectively eradicate disease-causing mosquitoes and control the spread of deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and Zika.
Diabetes Puts Women at Greater Risk of Heart Failure Than Men
Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure more in women than men. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cause a 47 percent and 9 percent excess risk of heart failure in women, respectively.
Menstrual Cups are as Safe as Other Sanitary Products: Here's How
Menstrual cup, a feminine hygiene device that is inserted into the vagina during periods, can be used as an alternative to sanitary pads or tampons. Menstrual cups are safe, effective, reusable, eco-friendly and cost-effective.
Human Pancreas-on-a-Chip: A Novel Innovation for Studying Diseases
Human pancreas-on-a-chip is a new innovation that uses a microfluidic device to culture pancreatic cells to produce organoids resembling the natural pancreas, which will help in studying diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF) and cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD).
Over 20 Million Children Worldwide Missed Out on Lifesaving Vaccines in 2018
New data from WHO and UNICEF reports that nearly 20 million children worldwide missed out on lifesaving measles, diphtheria, and tetanus vaccines in 2018 due to conflict, inequality, and complacency.
