Sushma Rao's Profile

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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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, a United Nations initiative aims to end discrimination against girls and women.

Health Watch
World Cancer Day: We Can, I Can

World Cancer Day: We Can, I Can

“We Can I Can”, is the World Cancer Day 2018 theme, reflecting the global target of 25% reduction in cancer and non-communicable disease(NCD) premature deaths.

Health Watch
Kidney Disease in Children Increases the Risk of End Stage Renal Disease(ESRD) in Adulthood

Kidney Disease in Children Increases the Risk of End Stage Renal Disease(ESRD) in Adulthood

Children who suffered from kidney disease appear to be at higher risk for end-stage renal disease(ESRD) during adulthood, despite being completely cured.

Health In Focus
Universal Healthcare for The Poor: Budget 2018

Universal Healthcare for The Poor: Budget 2018

India launches Modicare, the world’s largest healthcare program at the Union Budget 2018 plus lakhs of Health and Wellness Centers under Ayushman Bharat program.

India Special
Possible Mechanism for Protective Effect of Testosterone in Multiple Sclerosis Uncovered

Possible Mechanism for Protective Effect of Testosterone in Multiple Sclerosis Uncovered

The protective mechanism of testosterone in multiple sclerosis has been suggested to be due to the production of a molecule called interleukin-33 (IL-33).

Health In Focus