Chrisy Ngilneii's Profile

B.Sc (Psychology), M.A (Sociology), Ph.D. (Epidemiology)

Chrisy Ngilneii

Chrisy is a Ph.D. Research Scholar at the University of Madras. Her area of specialization is in Epidemiology of Cancer. Writing is her passion. She has published scholarly articles on health topics in prominent journals, and had also edited two books in the academic field which are now available on view more..

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Enough Food for All in the World if We Eat Right

Enough Food for All in the World if We Eat Right

We can feed the world if we change our ways, a new study at Lancaster University finds. But, if society continues on a ‘business-as-usual’ dietary trajectory, a 119 percent increase in edible crops grown will be required by 2050.

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Reproductive History and Verbal Memory Affect Dementia Risk among Women

Reproductive History and Verbal Memory Affect Dementia Risk among Women

Pregnancy and reproductive history may impact dementia risk among women, research at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) claims. The study finds that women sustain cognitive performance in early stages of disease compared to men.

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Sensitivity to Bitter-Taste may be Associated with Cancer Risk

Sensitivity to Bitter-Taste may be Associated with Cancer Risk

Link found between high bitter-taste sensitivity and increased risk of cancer among older British women by a recent study that involves 5,500 women whose diet, lifestyle, and health has been tracked for about 20 years.

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Allergic Reaction – The Body’s Protection from Skin Cancer

Allergic Reaction – The Body’s Protection from Skin Cancer

Allergic responses may protect against skin cancer, research at the Imperial College London finds. The identification of previously unknown skin defences and could open avenues for developing new skin cancer treatments.

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Early Puberty – A Risk for Substance Abuse among Boys

Early Puberty – A Risk for Substance Abuse among Boys

Early puberty in white adolescent boys may increase substance use risk, according to a research at the Purdue University.

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