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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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New Treatment Resistant Mechanism Identified In BRAF Mutant Melanoma

New Treatment Resistant Mechanism Identified In BRAF Mutant Melanoma

Inactivation of tumor suppressors STAG2 or STAG3 reactivates cell-growth signaling pathway in BRAF mutant melanoma.

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Fidgeting the Leg During Prolonged Sitting Cuts Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

Fidgeting the Leg During Prolonged Sitting Cuts Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

The annoying habit of fidgeting the legs while sitting has shown to improve the leg vascular function and thereby boost heart health.

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Pomegranate and Its Role in Anti-aging

Pomegranate and Its Role in Anti-aging

Ruby red among fruits, pomegranate, has numerous health benefits. It also plays an important role in anti-aging because of its high antioxidant content.

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New Biochip Based Test In Par With DNA Test In Detecting Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease

New Biochip Based Test In Par With DNA Test In Detecting Risk For Alzheimer’s Disease

A biochip based blood test has been developed which helps to identify the risk associated with early onset of Alzheimer’s disease

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HIV Infection Risk Can Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Medicated Vaginal Rings

HIV Infection Risk Can Be Reduced By Regular Use Of Medicated Vaginal Rings

Regular use of vaginal ring for a month at a time reduced the risk of HIV infection in women, states a new study.

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