Sulogna Mehta

Sulogna Mehta is a journalist and creative writer with around 15 years of professional experience in mainstream Indian media including nine years with The Times of India (TOI) in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh and five years with Deccan Chronicle (DC) in Hyderabad. She had been an assistant editor with TOI Vizag & senior reporter with DC. Sulogna had been working as an independent journalist while focussing on her creative writing (short stories & poetry) prior to joining as senior editor of News Meter.

    Sulogna Mehta

    New research links PTSD in women to protein ubiquitin
    New research links PTSD in women to protein ubiquitin

    The name of this protein, ubiquitin originates from the word ubiquitous because of its presence across all walks of life

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 31 May 2023 4:00 PM IST


    World No Tobacco Day 70% men 13-15% women hooked to smoking in India
    World No-Tobacco Day: 70% men, 13-15% women hooked to smoking in India

    Though there are not many studies about women smokers in India, the number has increased in the last few decades between 1980 to 2012

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 31 May 2023 12:42 PM IST


    On World Digestive Health Day, medical experts urge parents to prioritize their childrenā€™s gut health.
    World Digestive Health Day: Diarrhoea kills 3 lakh kids in India every year

    On the occasion of World Digestive Health Day on May 29, medical experts remind and urge parents to prioritize their childrenā€™s gut health to prevent...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 29 May 2023 10:30 AM IST


    dos and donts for pregnant women in summer
    No scratching, lukewarm bath: Here are dos and don'ts for pregnant women in summer

    The hormone progesterone, during pregnancy, raises the body temperature and rapid mood changes

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 25 May 2023 9:52 AM IST


    WHO warns of adverse side effects on use of artificial sweeteners.
    The myth of artificial sweeteners: WHO warns of adverse side effects

    Artificial sweeteners include all synthetic and naturally occurring or modified non-nutritive sweeteners that are not classified as sugars found in...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 24 May 2023 4:00 PM IST


    How using mobile phones increase risk of hypertension
    World Hypertension Day: How using mobile phones increase risk of blood pressure

    People who were mobile phone users were at higher risk of developing new-onset hypertension with a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.07

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 17 May 2023 8:26 AM IST


    Carcinoma of the bladder: Understanding & raising awareness key, says expert
    Carcinoma of the bladder: Understanding & raising awareness key, says expert

    The majority of bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas, which originate in the urothelial cells lining the bladder.

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 15 May 2023 6:00 PM IST


    New study spurs hope for infertile men
    'Even miracles take little time': New study spurs hope for infertile men

    The encouraging results are a boost to multiple micronutrient therapy that India and also for the use of nutraceuticals in treating male infertility

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 10 May 2023 4:15 PM IST


    Are chocolates harmful or beneficial?
    Pure indulgence: Are chocolates harmful or beneficial?

    Various studies on chocolates indicate dark chocolate is an excellent source of antioxidants. It is healthier than other forms of chocolates when...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 6 May 2023 8:29 AM IST


    Get your shingles vaccine now
    Protect yourself from shingles, get the vaccine now

    Shingles typically presents as a rash, with painful blisters across the chest, abdomen, or face. The pain is often described as aching, burning,...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 3 May 2023 4:00 PM IST


    Study on indigenous foods to address malnutrition in vulnerable tribal communities
    Study on indigenous foods to address malnutrition in vulnerable tribal communities

    The study found that despite traditional ecological knowledge about a variety of indigenous foods, the consumption of these foods among women and...

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 30 April 2023 12:55 PM IST


    Doctors ask to reduce sugar cravings
    'Life without sugar is sweeter': Why doctors are advising to resist your cravings

    India is the diabetic capital of the world and her spending on diabetes is supposed to reach Rs 1,26,000 crore in 2025

    By Sulogna Mehta  Published on 27 April 2023 9:30 AM IST


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