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Dr Dhanya Lakshmi N

Dr Dhanya Lakshmi N

Assistant professor, medical genetics

The author is a medical geneticist interested in popularising science. She works as an assistant professor of medical genetics at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Punjagutta, Hyderabad.

By Dr Dhanya Lakshmi N

Does one need to get tested for Alzheimer’s Disease if a family member has it?

September is World Alzheimer's Month and here's what you need to know about this disease.

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Tumhari Sulu tells us there is no such thing as an ordinary woman

The movie highlights the point that there is an interesting story behind every woman who dares to dream.

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I'm a woman doctor and here's why I recommend the menstrual cup

Using it allows women to move past the taboos attached to periods and period blood.

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Arjun Reddy is dangerous: Nothing brilliant about doctor who hits the woman he loves

Genius can never be an excuse for violence.

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Japanese Encephalitis: How to combat the deadly disease

Instead of playing blame game over the tragedy in Gorakhpur, let us shift our focus to taking small steps towards prevention.

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Should pregnant women avoid non-vegetarian food and sex? A doctor explains

Some guidelines and evidence-based suggestions for men too.

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On World Blood Donor Day, why it's you who needs to donate blood

Because every donor like you counts.

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How Indian women use medicines to alter menstrual cycles to fit orthodox customs

It's high time we have an open discussion about a process which is as inevitable as diet, exercise, sleep and sex.

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