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M.Sc, M.Phil (Food Service Management & Dietetics)

Adeline Dorcas

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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Drinking Milk at Breakfast can Lower Diabetes, Obesity Risk

Drinking Milk at Breakfast can Lower Diabetes, Obesity Risk

Consuming high-protein milk in the morning along with your breakfast cereal can slow digestion, lower blood sugar levels and improves satiety (feeling of fullness) at lunchtime. This dietary strategy can help reduce diabetes and obesity burden.

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Microbial Activity in the Mouth May Help Identify Autism in Children

Microbial Activity in the Mouth May Help Identify Autism in Children

Bacteria living in a child's mouth can serve as a potential tool to identify autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.

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Smart Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Among Fussy Eaters

Smart Ways to Encourage Healthy Eating Among Fussy Eaters

Do you have a fussy eater at home? Fear of new and unfamiliar foods are a common problem leading to unhealthy eating habits. Here are some smart and easy ways to encourage healthy eating among fussy eaters.

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Being Young and Overweight May Change Your Heart Function

Being Young and Overweight May Change Your Heart Function

Being overweight or having a higher BMI at a young age may cause hypertension and changes in the structure and functions of the heart which may increase the risk of heart disease in later life.

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World Hepatitis Day - ‘Test. Treat. Hepatitis’

World Hepatitis Day - ‘Test. Treat. Hepatitis’

World hepatitis day is observed on 28th July every year to create awareness of hepatitis, a disease that affects the liver. The theme for this year 2018 is ‘Test. Treat. Hepatitis.’

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