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MA (Sociology), MA (Media and Communications)
Surangama hails from Kolkata, and has worked as a full time lecturer of Sociology in Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government College, Kolkata, for two years, before moving to Chennai. She has been freelancing for various national newspapers and online news portals for over five years. She is an avid view more..
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One Alcoholic Drink a Day Can Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a common cancer affecting women in developed and developing countries. Alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity are major risk factors.
FDA Approves Ivacaftor Drug for Cystic Fibrosis : More Patients to Benefit
The US FDA has allowed the use of ivacaftor for 23 additional mutations in cystic fibrosis patients, thereby allowing more patients to experience its benefits.
Could Gut Microbes be Linked to Age-Related Inflammation?
Gut microbes are found to be associated with age-related inflammation, providing novel therapeutic strategies to counter inflammation.
Antioxidants in Tomato Juice Protect Against DNA Damage Caused by Low Dose Exposures to X-rays
Antioxidants in tomato juice such as lycopene and beta-carotene may reduce DNA damage, following low-dose x-ray or radiation exposure during investigations.
Genetic Test to Predict Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Children
New genetic test helps in early diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease in children and also predict its severity.
