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B.Sc (Anesthesia Technology)

Rishika Gupta

Rishika hails from Agra, UP and has made Chennai her home. She has recently completed her Bachelor's in Anesthesia Technology from Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, Kerala. She is passionate in bringing about a positive change in the society and is in pursuit of doing her post graduation. She is a view more..

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 Why Do Otherwise Healthy Sport’s Idols Advertise Unhealthy Food?

Why Do Otherwise Healthy Sport’s Idols Advertise Unhealthy Food?

These advertisements badly influence millions of children and adolescents who watch sports programs or people associated with unhealthy food and beverage sponsors.

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 Is There a Connection Between Alcohol Use and Infant Abdominal Abnormality

Is There a Connection Between Alcohol Use and Infant Abdominal Abnormality

The connection between drug, alcohol use and infant abdominal malformation (gastroschisis) has been found. Poor maternal nutrition, environmental exposure, and drugs that can either raise or lower blood pressure are to be blamed for this condition.

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Pain Relieving Menopausal Hormonal Therapy May Benefit The Brain

Pain Relieving Menopausal Hormonal Therapy May Benefit The Brain

Women who maintained a certain volume in an area of the brain were more likely to have a lower amount of the amyloid plaque deposits that are usually found in Alzheimer’s patients.

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World Oral Health Day - “Say Ahh! Think Mouth, Think Health”

World Oral Health Day - “Say Ahh! Think Mouth, Think Health”

On March 20, dentists from across the world will be celebrating World Oral Health Day, aimed at creating awareness on oral disease and the significance of oral hygiene.

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Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance may Not be Unrelated After All

Sleep Deprivation and Insulin Resistance may Not be Unrelated After All

Link between sleep deprivation and the development of insulin resistance has now been discovered.

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