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M.Sc, M.Phil

Shirley Johanna

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 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.

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Grapefruits Stop Absorption of Statins

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.

Health In Focus
 World Food Day 2015: Social Protection The Key To End Hunger And Poverty

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”.

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 Role of Iodine Supplements and Iodized Salts During Pregnancy and Nursing

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.

Health In Focus
Migraine Awareness Week 2015

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.

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