Dr. Meenakshy Varier's Profile
BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

A doctor who is qualified in complementary medicine and keeps herself abreast with what is latest in the medical field through constant research. Meenakshy has worked as a content writer in the past and continues to contribute as a Freelancer. Her other interests include reading, writing, cooking view more..
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Gut Bacteria Oxalobacter Formigenes Associated With Reduced Risk Of Kidney Stones
Factors secreted by Oxalobacter formigenes reduce urinary secretion of oxalate thereby lowering the risk of kidney stones.

Extreme Emotional & Physical Triggers can Triple The Risk of Developing A Heart Attack
Being emotionally upset or angry and engaging in heavy physical exertion can trigger a heart attack within one hour.

Inhibiting the GRP78 Protein in Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Reduces Resistance to Treatment
Targeting and inhibiting a glucose-regulated protein GRP78 helps to enhance and restore sensitivity in estrogen targeted therapy-resistant cells.

Job Insecurity Is a Risk Factor for New Onset Diabetes
Job insecurity has been associated with certain health outcomes including new onset diabetes.

Intake Of Regular-Fat Cheese Shown To Protect The Heart By Increasing Level Of ‘Good’ Cholesterol
High intake of regular-fat cheese does not affect LDL cholesterol or risk markers of the metabolic syndrome.