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B.Sc, M.Sc.

Amrita Surendranath

Amrita has a masters in Human Genetics from Sri Ramachandra medical College and is hooked onto everything even remotely associated with genes. She loves every aspect of writing, the research, planning and actually weaving all the thoughts together. If she's not writing, she's busy being an avid view more..

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World No Tobacco Day 2016 - ‘Get Ready for Plain Packaging’

World No Tobacco Day 2016 - ‘Get Ready for Plain Packaging’

World No Tobacco Day raises awareness about risks of tobacco smoking. Dr N.C. Gowrishankar discusses health risks of children exposed to tobacco smoke.

Medindia Exclusive - Interviews and In depth Reports
International Day of Action for Women's Health-28th May

International Day of Action for Women's Health-28th May

International Day of Action for Women’s Health calls for women empowerment and reproductive rights.

Health Watch
World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2016- 'Independence'

World Multiple Sclerosis Day 2016- 'Independence'

World MS day is celebrated on the 25th of May 2016 and the theme for this year is independence. Excerpts of an interview with Ms. Ann Gonsalvez from MSSI.

Medindia Exclusive - Interviews and In depth Reports
Cloning the Zika Virus - A Step Towards the Cure

Cloning the Zika Virus - A Step Towards the Cure

Cloning of Zika virus is a breakthrough in vaccine research and therapeutics against the disease.

Health In Focus
Quiz on Hypothermia

Quiz on Hypothermia

Hypothermia is a condition in which the core body temperature is lowered, leading to health effects. Take the quiz to find out more.

Health Quiz