Susha Cheriyedath

Feature Writer

B.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc. Biochemistry

Susha is a scientific communication professional holding a Master's degree in Biochemistry, with expertise in Microbiology, Physiology, Biotechnology, and Nutrition. After a two-year tenure as a lecturer from 2000 to 2002, where she mentored undergraduates studying Biochemistry, she transitioned into editorial roles within scientific publishing. She has accumulated nearly two decades of experience in medical communication, assuming diverse roles in research, writing, editing, and editorial management.

Passionate about health and nutrition, Susha is interested in various diet types, such as veganism, and their impact on the body and metabolism. She remains dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in the medical and health science fields. In her leisure time, she engages in gardening, cooking/baking, and sketching/painting. When not immersed in work, she can often be found tending to her garden (weather permitting) or engrossed in her sketching and painting projects.

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Articles from Susha

Is Kombucha Good for You?

Kombucha is a slightly fizzy and sour, fermented drink made using sweet tea and a culture called ‘symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts’ (SCOBY).

25 Apr 2019

Chemerin, Obesity and Diabetes

Chemerin is an adipokine that is thought to contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus and obesity.

10 Jan 2019

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Although the long-term effects of intermittent fasting diets is not fully understood, studies show that they could be a potential strategy for fighting the obesity epidemic in the future. The key objectives of fasting diets are promoting weight loss, preventing weight gain, and preventing regain of weight.

21 Nov 2018

Supplements During Pregnancy

Pregnancy increases a woman’s need for micro- and macronutrients to address the nutritional needs of the growing baby and her own body's increased nutritional needs. Vitamins and minerals play a key role in maternal and fetal growth during various stages of pregnancy and are critical for cell growth and signaling.

19 Nov 2018

What is the Children's Health Act of 2000?

The Children’s Health Act was enacted in October 2000, and is a unique piece of U.S. legislation that aims to maintain momentum in research and improve multiple aspects of children’s health.

19 Nov 2018

Pregnancy Myths

Despite huge scientific and technological advances that have transformed the world of medicine, we still love to indulge in some old wives’ tales when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth.

19 Nov 2018

What is the 5:2 Diet?

The 5:2 diet is a simple diet regimen that involves eating anything you want for 5 days in a week, and restricting calorie consumption to 25% of normal intake on the remaining 2 days of the week.

19 Nov 2018

Pregnancy and Organic Food

Organic food is defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as food grown without pesticides, weed killers, or chemical fertilizers, food that is not genetically modified, and food that does not contain added hormones or antibiotics, especially in the case of meat.

19 Nov 2018

How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need?

Physical activity is a key requirement for healthy development in young children. Lack of adequate physical activity interferes with childhood development and increases the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type II diabetes as they age.

12 Nov 2018

Gallium Ga 68-labeled PSMA-11 PET/CT Imaging for Prostate Cancer

Detection of prostate cancer and its recurrence is challenging as it is a heterogeneous disease and methods such as PET imaging and measurement of biochemical response using prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) shows poor specificity and sensitivity. PSMA is a transmembrane protein having 750 amino acids.

25 Oct 2018