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Stone babies Q: I heard that women can sometimes carry stones instead of babies in their wombs. Is this true? Krishna: What you think stones are actuall… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	2	Jan 30 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Muscle twitches: Why they happen and what they mean You're relaxing on the sofa when suddenly your eyelid starts twitching. Or perhaps it's a muscle in your arm, your leg, or your foot that… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 29 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Genes influence the microbes in our mouths to shape dental health Q: I brush my teeth twice in a day, floss them, but still I am getting infections. Why is this? Krishna: Several people ask me this questi… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 29 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Answering questions on brain Q: Why does our brain consume so much energy? Krishna: Our brain consumes about 20% of the oxygen your body consumes which is incredible co… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 29 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
How your life story leaves epigenetic fingerprints on your immune cells Our immune cells carry a molecular record of both our genes and our life experiences, and those two forces shape the immune system in very… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 28 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Fish allergy risk varies by fish size and which part is eaten, research reveals Image source: Deposit photos Fish allergies vary by region and may affect up to 3% of the population. A new study reveals allergy risks fr… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 27 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Previously unknown bacterial component in kidney stone formation discovered In an unexpected finding, a research team has discovered that bacteria are present inside the most common type of kidney stone, revealing… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 27 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
Scientists test the health impacts of 5G From street-level measurements to long-term health studies, researchers are building a clearer picture of the impact of everyday exposure t… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 24 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
When can your immune system attack your own eyes? Interestingly, certain areas of the body have something called immune privilege. This means that the body’s normal inflammatory immune res… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 22 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa
I think I'm grinding or clenching my teeth. Why? And can anything help? Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don't even realize we're doing it. Here are three questions to ask yourself.… Started by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa	1	Jan 21 Reply by Dr. Krishna Kumari Challa