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

Adiponectin and Diabetes

Diabetes has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and the prevention and management of diabetes is now a major global health concern.

25 Oct 2018

Functions of Tonsils

Tonsils are tiny organs located at the back of our throat. They are part of the lymphatic system and play a key role in our overall health. Tonsils were earlier thought to have no function and were considered an obsolete part of the human body. When they get infected, they are usually removed by surgery. Contrary to this perception, tonsils have been shown to have important functions in the human body.

25 Oct 2018

Microcalcifications in Breast Cancer

Calcifications in the breast can be benign or malignant. They can appear as either macrocalcifications or microcalcifications on a mammogram (i.e. an X-ray of the breast). Macrocalcifications look like large white dashes or dots and are mostly noncancerous and no further tests are required usually.

1 Aug 2018

Effects of Caffeine on Children

Caffeine is a psychoactive substance widely consumed by kids as it is easy to get, is legal, and is contained within socially acceptable drinks. Children as young as 4 years of age are given caffeinated drinks regularly due to insufficient awareness of the effects of caffeine on the children’s physiology and behavior.

10 Jul 2018

Why is Caffeine Dangerous During Pregnancy?

Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the brain and the nervous system. Caffeine consumption can increase the BP and heart rate, in addition to making one feel awake. Consumption of large amounts of caffeine can result in anxiety and restlessness, and can even cause headache and insomnia.

9 Jul 2018

Should You Seek Help for Eye Floaters?

Floaters are shadows of the cell strands that are present in the vitreous of the eye.

7 Sep 2017

Photophobia (Light Sensitivity) Causes

Photophobia, otherwise known as light sensitivity, is a symptom in which the eyes become sensitive and intolerant to light.

29 Aug 2017

Hair Follicle Tumors

Tumors of the hair follicle are called folliculoma or trichofolliculoma. It is a benign and rare tumor seen mainly in the face, but may also present on the neck, scalp, or ears. It affects males more frequently than females. Tumors of the hair follicle are most commonly diagnosed in late teenage years, but in some cases are seen even after age 40 and have also been seen at birth in rare cases.

9 Aug 2017

Blepharitis Types and Causes

Blepharitis is a condition in which there is visible inflammation in the eyelids.

21 Jun 2017

Symptoms of Aarskog Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the gene mutation FGD1 (faciogenital dysplasia) can result in a disorder called Aarskog syndrome, or Aarskog-Scott syndrome.

21 Jun 2017