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Bachelor’s in Yoga and Naturopathy
Poojitha. S is a medical student who's pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Yoga and Naturopathy. Writing and learning new things is her passion. She's been writing and editing medical content for quite a few years. Her other interests include dancing, singing, traveling, blogging, reading novels, view more..
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Men Have Increased Risk of COVID-19 Associated Death
Men are more prone to progress to critical phases of COVID-19 and have higher death rates as well as longer hospital stays, that are all associated with higher inflammatory parameters, the study reveals.
Combination of Alcohol and Nicotine During Pregnancy Raises Health Risk in Newborns
The mix of alcohol and nicotine during early pregnancy, significantly alters the gene regulatory pathways of the fetus, which leads to major deficiencies in brain development, says a recent study.
Neighborhood Can Increase the Risk of Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic kidney diseases can be influenced by the neighborhood’s overall socioeconomic status, including income and education level, reveals a recent study published in SSM Population Health.
Can Playing Video Games As a Child Improve Working Memory Later?
Playing video games can activate the areas responsible for attention or visual-spatial skills in the brain. A new study has shown that cognitive changes can take place even years after people stop playing.
COVID-19 Mortality Rates are Higher Among Men
COVID-19 mortality rates are found higher in man than in women. Females tend to produce stronger immune responses to infections, this may be linked to increased susceptibility to inflammatory diseases.
