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Dr. Lakshmi Venkataraman

Lakshmi is a qualified post-graduate medical doctor and an alumni from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai. During her academic career she developed and published an Android App called 'drexampill' that contains study material for First and Second year MBBS view more..

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Anxious Men Twice As Likely To Die Of Cancer Compared To Normal Men

Anxious Men Twice As Likely To Die Of Cancer Compared To Normal Men

Men with generalized anxiety disorder, twice as likely to die of cancer than normal men. Anxious women though, did not show an increased risk of dying from cancer.

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Bright Light Increases Level of Testosterone and Helps Men With Low Sexual Desire

Bright Light Increases Level of Testosterone and Helps Men With Low Sexual Desire

Men having low sexual desire and satisfaction, either related to age or season, may benefit from exposure to bright light, which raises testosterone levels.

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Depression Treatment – Critical Gaps Need To Be Addressed

Depression Treatment – Critical Gaps Need To Be Addressed

People with depressive disorder may not be getting anti-depressant treatment, and not all persons being treated are depressed. This mismatch needs to be addressed.

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Early Onset Menopause Linked To Increased  Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

Early Onset Menopause Linked To Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

Early or premature onset menopause occurring at less than 45 years is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (heart) disease and overall mortality.

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Reason For More Cholera Deaths In O Blood Group People - Science May Have The Answer

Reason For More Cholera Deaths In O Blood Group People - Science May Have The Answer

In O blood group persons, cholera toxin induces high levels of a signaling molecule in intestinal cells, causing a more severe degree of diarrhea and dehydration.

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