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M.Sc, M.Phil (Food Service Management & Dietetics)

Adeline Dorcas

Adeline Dorcas is an alumni of Women's Christian College, Chennai. She is passionate about teaching and writing. She loves spending time with family and friends.

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Losing Weight, Rising Blood Pressure: The Toxic Trap of Pollutants

Losing Weight, Rising Blood Pressure: The Toxic Trap of Pollutants

Bariatric Surgery Blues: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) increase high blood pressure (hypertension) risk in teens after weight loss.

Environmental Health
Traveling? Don't Let Oropouche Virus Ruin Your Adventure

Traveling? Don't Let Oropouche Virus Ruin Your Adventure

Oropouche virus is on the rise: Just like dengue and Zika, this mosquito-borne disease is spreading rapidly, causing outbreaks and raising public health concerns.

General News
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Found in Raw Milk: A Hidden Danger in Every Sip

H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Found in Raw Milk: A Hidden Danger in Every Sip

H5N1 Bird Flu Virus in Raw Milk: Drinking raw milk may pose a risk of bird flu transmission to humans. Will pasteurization eliminate this risk and make milk safe to consume?

Diet & Nutrition News
Heat Hurts Heart: How Hot Weather Increases Heart Disease Risk

Heat Hurts Heart: How Hot Weather Increases Heart Disease Risk

Heat Waves in Australia: Hot weather can increase the risk of heart disease. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and beat the heat!

Heart Disease News
Mom's Fatty Plate, Baby's Fate: Liver Disease Begins Before Birth

Mom's Fatty Plate, Baby's Fate: Liver Disease Begins Before Birth

Maternal diet, excess bile acid and liver disease- A dangerous combo: Eating a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy can increase the risk of liver disease in unborn babies.

Diet & Nutrition News