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M.A (Communication & Journalism)
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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Purple Day of Epilepsy: A Global Initiative
Purple Day is a global initiative to increase public awareness of a common neurological disorder – epilepsy. March 26 is marked as a day to support the cause of epilepsy, host and organize awareness events.
Test Your Knowledge on Scurvy
Scurvy is a condition that occurs due to the deficiency of vitamin C. It occurs only rarely, since most of us get adequate vitamin C from the diet, and the condition can be treated easily. Take this quiz to test your knowledge on scurvy.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Nutrient-deficient Diet for South Asians in the US
South Asians who live the United States are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes due to the consumption of less beneficial nutrients. Dietary interventions to reduce the risk for diabetes are most needed for South Asians.
High Usage of Antibiotics may Increase the Risk of Death in Women
Women who regularly consume antibiotics may be at increased risk for death from heart disease.
Type 1 Diabetes Patients Report Improved Quality of Life After Islet Transplantation
Transplanting pancreatic islets that make insulin in type1 diabetes patients reduces the episodes of low blood glucose levels leading to a better quality of life.
