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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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Whole Foods Lower Risk of Colon Cancer

Whole Foods Lower Risk of Colon Cancer

Whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contain bioactive compounds that reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.

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Modified Polio Vaccine Could Emerge as a Possible Treatment for Brain Cancer

Modified Polio Vaccine Could Emerge as a Possible Treatment for Brain Cancer

The oncolytic virus PVSRIPO, an engineered hybrid of poliovirus and rhinovirus, appears to exhibit dual action against glioma cancer cells.

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Excess Dietary Manganese Promotes Staph Heart Infection

Excess Dietary Manganese Promotes Staph Heart Infection

Excess levels of tissue manganese, due to intake of dietary supplements with high concentrations of the mineral, can increase risk of staph infection of the heart.

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New Role of Apolipoprotein E4 Variant in Alzheimer’s Disease Suggests Possible Therapeutic Target

New Role of Apolipoprotein E4 Variant in Alzheimer’s Disease Suggests Possible Therapeutic Target

The apolipoprotein ApoE4 is a high-risk Alzheimer’s gene that increases brain damage caused by another protein called Tau in Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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World Alzheimer’s Day 2017: ‘Remember Me’

World Alzheimer’s Day 2017: ‘Remember Me’

World Alzheimer’s Day observed on 21st September raises awareness of the condition to help family and friends to care for those living with the disease.

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