Shirley Johanna's Profile
M.Sc, M.Phil

Shirley is passionate about teaching and writing. She conducts nutrition education program for children in an NGO. Her hobbies are cooking, gardening and photography.
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National Epilepsy Day 2015: Awareness Of Epilepsy Is Distant In India
National epilepsy day is observed annually on November 17 to create awareness about epilepsy. Both men and women are equally prone to epilepsy.

Grapefruits Stop Absorption of Statins
Statins interaction with grapefruit juice increases drug concentration in the body and causes toxic side effects such as liver or muscle damage.

World Food Day 2015: Social Protection The Key To End Hunger And Poverty
World Food Day is observed on October 16 each year, and the theme for 2015 World Food Day is “Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty”.

Role of Iodine Supplements and Iodized Salts During Pregnancy and Nursing
Iodine is an important micronutrient that plays a vital role in the growth and brain development of the fetus during pregnancy and early postnatal life.

Migraine Awareness Week 2015
Migraine is not just a headache; one out of seven people suffer from this debilitating condition and continue to battle with it for rest of their lives.