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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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World’s First Three-Parent Baby
Scientists used mitochondrial replacement therapy to aid a childless couple who carry a mitochondrial DNA mutation, resulting in the first ever 3 parent baby.
Childhood Hypertension Linked To Cognitive Dysfunction
Childhood hypertension may affect cognition, causing problems in learning and social interaction. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve their cognitive skills.
Nighttime Hot Flashes Can Trigger Symptoms of Depression
A woman’s perception that she is experiencing a high number of nighttime hot flashes can trigger depression symptoms during menopause.
Biological Age Influences Life Expectancy
Chronological age of a person may not determine the risk of early death. Individuals with higher biological age are more likely to die early, claims study.
World Heart Day 2016 - Power Your Life
World Heart Day 2016 focuses on individual risk for heart disease by monitoring blood pressure, sugar levels, cholesterol and BMI to ‘power your life’
