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B.Sc, M.Sc.
Amrita has a masters in Human Genetics from Sri Ramachandra medical College and is hooked onto everything even remotely associated with genes. She loves every aspect of writing, the research, planning and actually weaving all the thoughts together. If she's not writing, she's busy being an avid view more..
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Increased Handheld Screen Time Could Delay Speech In Infants
Children spending more time on handheld devices can impair and delay their speech and in the long run can also increase the risk of diseases like diabetes.
Death Risk Increased By 50% In Unemployed Heart Failure Patients
Unemployed heart failure patients are shown to have a 50% increased risk of death, making unemployment a prognostic marker for heart failure patients.
Can Excessive Use of Sunscreen Cause Vitamin D Deficiency?
Widespread vitamin D deficiency could be due to overuse of sunscreen, restricting exposure to the sun and preventing synthesis of vitamin D.
What are the Benefits of Maple Syrup? An Exclusive Interview With Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
Maple syrup has been named a functional food, and the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers discuss its benefits in an interview with Medindia.
Physical Activity Counteracts Effect of Obesity Causing Gene
Physical activity is found to modulate the effect of the obesity causing FTO gene, paving the way for personalized fitness plans.
