Dr. Prajakta Banik

Prajakta is a writer who enjoys writing about health and science. Besides writing, Prajakta has been helping people to put their best smiles forward. She is interested in teaching the audience the latest discoveries, especially in the medical field.
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Ultra-processed foods are the new silent killer

The hazards of ultra-processed foods and proposed solutions

Every human placenta has Microplastics

Quantitation and identification of microplastic accumulation in human placental specimens.

Down Syndrome discovered in ancient human DNA

Ancient DNA discovered trisomy 21 and trisomy 18 cases among historic and prehistoric individuals.

Long-term smoking affects immune system

Persistent adaptive immunity changes due to smoking.

Poor quality deep sleep due to junk food

Research shows junk food affects sleep patterns.

Significance of both parents in breastfeeding

Exploring partner experiences in Swedish breastfeeding support

New study reveals exercise breakthrough for Down Syndrome

Physical and cognitive health in Down Syndrome.

New study reveals brain’s relationship with environment

Direct links found between Dura and Brain.

Infants struggle with unfamiliar male voices

Researchers examine whether 4.5-month-old infants can identify unfamiliar male speakers.

Testing upper limb feasibility in cardiopulmonary exercise

Comparing arm crank ergometer with cycle ergometer for evaluating Exercise capacity.

Stroke patients post-surgery are less likely to receive life-saving treatments

Acute ischemic stroke treatment post-cardiac interventions.

Rheumatoid arthritis drugs may prevent disease

Abatacept tested in high-risk individuals for rheumatoid arthritis in phase 2b trial.