Pranjal Mehar

Pranjal Mehar is an enthusiastic science writer who enjoys exploring various scientific topics. She has a keen interest in astronomy and is also inclined towards writing about new technology. She is committed to spreading accurate and intelligent scientific information in an easy and accessible manner.
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Nicotine exposure during pregnancy runs three times the risk of sudden infant death

All types of nicotine products should be avoided during pregnancy.

Studies point the way to broadly effective treatments for ALS

The discovery could represent another effective strategy for treating many different forms of ALS.

Six lifestyle changes could cut the chance of long COVID by 49%

Healthy body weight and adequate sleep top the list, says data from Nurses’ Health Study.

Living in “food swamps” may increase stroke risk

Targeted, community-based interventions or dietary guidance to improve cardiovascular health may be solutions.

Are antidepressants for chronic pain effective?

A more thoughtful approach to prescribing for pain needed.

How does vaping affect the lungs?

E-cigarettes can cause cellular and molecular changes.

Why lung cancer doesn’t respond well to immunotherapy?

The findings could help lead to the development of new ways to rev up the immune response to lung tumors.

Women with prepregnancy migraine had a greater risk of complications

Migraine history may be marker of pregnancy complications.

Exposure to higher cumulative estrogen may have a lower risk of stroke

The lower risk was found for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage.

Study finds a correlation between neurodegeneration in obese people and Alzheimer’s disease

Obesity-related neurodegeneration mimics Alzheimer’s disease.

Study figured out what ancient humans might have been able to smell

Duke lab built Neanderthal and Denisovan smell receptors and tested them in a dish.