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BAMS, Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management

Dr. Meenakshy Varier

A doctor who is qualified in complementary medicine and keeps herself abreast with what is latest in the medical field through constant research. Meenakshy has worked as a content writer in the past and continues to contribute as a Freelancer. Her other interests include reading, writing, cooking view more..

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Heart Disease and Arthritis Risk Increased By Genetic Changes in Blood

Heart Disease and Arthritis Risk Increased By Genetic Changes in Blood

Differences in blood cell characteristics and numbers affects the risk of complex diseases such as heart disease and autoimmune diseases.

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Compound Against Cancer With Minimal Side-Effects

Compound Against Cancer With Minimal Side-Effects

A synthetic version of a rare toxin produced by a sea creature hold promise as cancer treatment with minimal side-effects.

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Allergy Exposure During Pregnancy Changes The Brain Make-Up of Offspring

Allergy Exposure During Pregnancy Changes The Brain Make-Up of Offspring

A new study explains why allergies during pregnancy are linked to higher risks for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism in children.

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Women At Increased Risk For Zika

Women At Increased Risk For Zika

The suppressed vaginal immune response increases womens risk of contracting RNA viruses.

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Efficient Approach for Tracking Physical Activity From Wearable Health Devices

Efficient Approach for Tracking Physical Activity From Wearable Health Devices

Motion capture technology helps researchers to develop an efficient technique for tracking a user's physical activity based on data from wearable devices.

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