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Colleen is a well-versed medical writer, who has written on various medical topics. She writes under her pen name contributing news to Medindia.
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Shingles Vaccine Vs Dementia: The Shot That Shields Your Mind!
Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine may reduce dementia risk by curbing neuroinflammation and viral reactivation—adding brain health benefits to its protective role.
Obesity Linked to 16 Major Health Risks, Study Finds
Severe obesity increases the risk of 16 major health conditions, including sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and liver disease, says a Johns Hopkins-led study.
Hearing Loss: A Red Flag for Heart Health?
Hearing loss is linked to a higher risk of developing heart failure, with psychological distress playing a significant role.
AI Ushers in a New Era for Tuberculosis Detection
KIMS Hospitals leads India’s largest AI-driven TB study, analyzing 16,675 chest X-rays and proving AI’s high accuracy in early TB detection.
One in Five Indians Vitamin D Deficient: Should We Be More Concerned?
India faces a silent health crisis as one in five suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, driven by urban lifestyles, poor diets, and limited sun exposure.
