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A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.
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High Salt Intake Linked to Gene for Hypertension
A new study identifies the genetic drive to eat salty food, paving the way for eating less salt and control of high blood pressure.
Torticollis
Torticollis is abnormal tilted position of the head, with chin turned to the opposite side. It may occur at birth due to abnormal position in the womb. Neck or shoulder pain can also cause torticollis.
Test Your Knowledge on Gastric Cancer
Gastric cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world and certain food habits and lifestyle changes lower the risk. Take the quiz to find out.
Indian Health Ministry Bans Repeat Animal Testing for Drugs
The Human Society International (HSI) and People for Animal (PFA) lauded the historic decision for the move that could save thousands of animals.
Heart-to-Heart About Heart Disease in Women
Heart disease has been considered as a man’s disease for many years, but it could have some serious and fatal consequences in women too.
