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M.A (Communication & Journalism)

Sushma Rao

Sushma's passion for writing has taken her far and wide, to places in the advertising and IT industries, where she has contributed towards Content and Digital Marketing. Her other interests are baking, dancing and traveling.

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World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day is observed on 17th May every year. The Theme for World Hypertension Day 2018 is " Know your Numbers," with the main aim to create awareness on hypertension.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Connection With Huntington’s Disease Discovered

Rheumatoid Arthritis Connection With Huntington’s Disease Discovered

Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease and Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder probably have a genetic overlap, says study.

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Novel Target Identified to Make Immunotherapy Effective in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Novel Target Identified to Make Immunotherapy Effective in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

New protein target identified that might make immunotherapy with check-point inhibitors more effective in triple negative breast cancer.

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Cannabis Use Increases Among Parents With Children at Home

Cannabis Use Increases Among Parents With Children at Home

Cannabis use from 2002 to 2015 has increased among parents with children at home, while cigarette smoking levels have declined, says study.

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Hypertension In Childhood May Be Linked To Air Pollution Exposure In Womb

Hypertension In Childhood May Be Linked To Air Pollution Exposure In Womb

Babies in the womb exposed to high levels of pollution as a result of their mother’s breathing in polluted air during pregnancy may be at risk of developing childhood hypertension.

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