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Himabindu Venkatakrishnan

Her expertise is in the area of speech and hearing and she also holds a certificate in Medical Transcription. She is an activist against 'heavy school bags' that can cause damage to the "backs" of young kids in India.

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Does Stress Cause Hair loss?

Does Stress Cause Hair loss?

Hair loss due to stress can be a cause for anxiety. Stress causes telogen effluvium, trichotillomania, or alopecia areata.

Lifestyle Articles
Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping

Tips for Healthy Grocery Shopping

Healthy grocery shopping is not only about counting calories and checking food labels, but about selecting fresh and seasonal foods and cooking them right.

Diet Articles
Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis

Mental Health - Neurosis vs Psychosis

Mental well-being is a concern and abnormal coping of emotions can lead to neurosis or psychosis. Mental illnesses can range from depression, anxiety, phobias to schizophrenia and affective disorders.

Disease & Condition
Sinusitis

Sinusitis

Infections like sinus headache and stuffy nose can be due to acute or chronic sinusitis, affecting the maxillary sinus and other sinuses.

Disease & Condition
Five Alarming Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn´t Ignore

Five Alarming Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn´t Ignore

Cancer symptoms may look like minor health issues, but cancer screening tests can help detect cancer early. Common cancers in men include prostate and lung cancer.

Cancer