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Sheela Philomena

A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.

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Health Benefits of Eating One Pomegranate a Day

Health Benefits of Eating One Pomegranate a Day

What happens when you eat a pomegranate daily? It may lower blood pressure, calm inflammation, and support healthy aging!

Popcorn Lung: The Deadly Vape-Linked Disease Teens Need to Know About

Popcorn Lung: The Deadly Vape-Linked Disease Teens Need to Know About

Can vaping cause permanent lung damage? Yes- popcorn lung is a rare but severe disease linked to flavored vape inhalation. Teens are at growing risk.

Misokinesia: When Small Movements Create Big Stress

Misokinesia: When Small Movements Create Big Stress

Can repetitive movements like pen tapping make you anxious or irritable? It might be misokinesia- a surprisingly common visual sensitivity.

Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy: A New Direction in Depression Treatment

Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy: A New Direction in Depression Treatment

Can Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) improve how we understand emotions in ourselves and others? Yes, it enhances mentalising capacity and emotional awareness.

Portfolio Diet: The Diet That Lowers Cholesterol

Portfolio Diet: The Diet That Lowers Cholesterol

Looking to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol without medication? Can your meals help? The Portfolio Diet combines four powerful food groups to do just that.