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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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Potential Use of Synthetic Horsepox Virus in Smallpox Vaccines and Cancer Therapy

Potential Use of Synthetic Horsepox Virus in Smallpox Vaccines and Cancer Therapy

Synthesis of pox viruses can be potentially useful in developing new and safer smallpox vaccines, as well as in the treatment of cancer.

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Why Do We Eat More During the Night?

Why Do We Eat More During the Night?

Stress increases hunger hormones, especially during the evening which triggers over eating. Also, hormones which suppress hunger and those which induce satiety are reduced.

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State Health Insurance Programs

State Health Insurance Programs

The state health insurance programs provide health care support to the below poverty line (BPL) population with each state having its own scheme or relief fund.

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Simple, Swallowable Test for Early Detection of Barrett's Esophagus

Simple, Swallowable Test for Early Detection of Barrett's Esophagus

Rapid, minimally invasive and cost-effective swallowable balloon device , can now be used to identify cancer of the esophagus.

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Breastfeeding for 6 Months or More can Reduce Risk of Diabetes by Half

Breastfeeding for 6 Months or More can Reduce Risk of Diabetes by Half

Breastfeeding for six months or longer cuts the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by nearly half.

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