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M.Sc (Bio-Informatics)
Shravanthi has completed her post graduate degree in Bio-Informatics at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She has been teaching Biology for school and college students for the past 6 years through online tutoring. She has also completed a course on medical lab technology. Her interests include cooking view more..
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Low-calorie Sweeteners can Cause Diabetes in Obese People
Intake of sucralose (a low-calorie sweetener) by obese individuals promotes metabolic syndrome and increases the risk of diabetes.
Prenatal Exposure to DEHP may Result in Male Infertility
Prenatal exposure to platicizers like DEHP may affect male fertility in future generations. DEHP is present in various industrial and consumer products like plastic toys, PVC pipes and cosmetics.
High Fat Diet During Nursing may Affect the Health of Infants
Infants whose mothers were on high fat diet during breastfeeding are at a high risk of developing diabetes and reproductive problems during adulthood.
Obesity Affects Anti-VEGF Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients
Obesity promotes resistance to antiangiogenic therapy in breast cancer patients. Individuals with high BMI had increased levels of pro-angiogenic and inflammatory factors.
Obesity in Women Linked to Early Puberty
Early puberty in girls is associated with increased BMI in adulthood. Mendelian Randomization technique was used to study the relationship between early puberty and obesity.
