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Colleen Fleiss

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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Bird Flu Claims Life of Infant Girl in Andhra Pradesh

Bird Flu Claims Life of Infant Girl in Andhra Pradesh

2-year-old girl dies of bird flu in Andhra Pradesh, marking India’s first human fatality from H5N1 since 2021. Officials urge caution and safe food practices.

Bird Flu News
Long-Acting HIV Treatment Vs. Daily Pills: A Question of Efficacy

Long-Acting HIV Treatment Vs. Daily Pills: A Question of Efficacy

Is long-acting HIV treatment as effective as daily pills? Early results say yes—with some risks of resistance in rare cases.

AIDS/HIV News
Safe Abortion: An Inseparable Human Right

Safe Abortion: An Inseparable Human Right

The right to safe abortion is a fundamental human right—inseparable from the right to health, dignity, and bodily autonomy.

Women Health News
4:3 Intermittent Fasting Vs. Calorie Restriction: Which Burns More Fat?

4:3 Intermittent Fasting Vs. Calorie Restriction: Which Burns More Fat?

People on the 4:3 intermittent fasting plan lost 7.6% of their body weight, compared to 5% in the daily calorie restriction group.

Health Watch
Are Reels to Blame for Children's Worsening Vision? Experts Say

Are Reels to Blame for Children's Worsening Vision? Experts Say "Yes"

Excessive screen time on social media reels is causing eye strain, worsening vision, and mental health issues such as isolation and fatigue.

Health Watch