Dr. Priyom Bose

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Botany, M.Sc. Plant Biology and Biotechnology, Ph.D. Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Priyom holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Madras, India. She is an active researcher and an experienced science writer. Priyom has also co-authored several original research articles that have been published in reputed peer-reviewed journals. She is also an avid reader and an amateur photographer.

Articles from Priyom

Ketogenic diet shows promise in treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders, study finds

Research suggests the ketogenic diet may offer benefits in managing anxiety, depression, stress, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, but more clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy.

23 May 2024

Study reveals ferroptosis as a major driver of severe COVID-19 lung damage

Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent cell death mechanism, is identified as a key factor in severe COVID-19 lung disease, suggesting potential new therapeutic targets.

22 May 2024

Global study highlights major health risks: air pollution and high blood pressure top the list

A comprehensive study in The Lancet reveals the global health impacts of 88 risk factors, emphasizing the significant burden of air pollution and high blood pressure.

21 May 2024

Early blood pressure control in ambulances shows no clear benefit for stroke patients, study finds

Study published in the New England Journal of Medicine evaluated the impact of early blood-pressure control in ambulances for acute stroke patients, finding no significant improvement in clinical outcomes compared to standard care.

20 May 2024

Web-based self-help program proves effective in treating binge eating disorder

Study shows that web-based cognitive behavioral self-help interventions effectively reduce binge eating episodes and improve overall well-being in individuals with binge eating disorder (BED).

19 May 2024

Text messages with financial rewards boost weight loss in obese men, study finds

Study found that combining behavioral text messages with financial incentives promotes significant weight loss in obese men, while text messages alone do not.

16 May 2024

COVID-19 linked to rise in autoimmune lung disease, study finds

A study in eBioMedicine identifies shared immunopathology between SARS-CoV-2 infection and MDA5 autoimmunity, highlighting a surge in MDA5+ cases and interstitial lung disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.

15 May 2024

Cardiovascular burden of TTR gene variant among Black carriers across mid to late-life

The key contribution of this study was to provide more accurate estimates of cardiovascular risk across mid to late life, compared to previously existing analyses.

15 May 2024

The Rise of Remote Pulse Oximeters

A pulse oximeter is a safe, simple, and non-invasive instrument that estimates SpO2, which is the number of hemoglobin molecules in arterial blood that are bound with oxygen.

14 May 2024

Combined exercise and diet interventions show potential in improving ovarian cancer patients' outcomes

A recent study in the British Journal of Cancer evaluated the impact of combined exercise and dietary intervention on fatigue, body composition, and physical function in ovarian cancer patients. The PADOVA trial found that the intervention's effectiveness significantly depends on patient adherence.

13 May 2024