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A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month 2022 — "Get Yourself Tested"
Every year April month is observed as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Awareness Month to raise awareness about STDs, reduce the stigma attached to them.
Evaluating the Difference Between Postpartum Psychosis and Depression
Did you know that parents are susceptible to mental illnesses that can put their babies at risk? Learn more about postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression.
Mental Health Secrets of Ramadan Fasting
Ramadan fasting has constructive effects on mental health as it helps to cure several mental ailments like anxiety, depression, and stress.
Omicron Variant of COVID-19
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
Purple Day for Epilepsy 2022 — Together Spread Awareness
Purple Day or Epilepsy Awareness Day celebrated annually on March 26th increases the understanding of epilepsy and eliminates the fear and stigma surrounding it.