Colleen Fleiss's Profile
M.Sc

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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Is Intelligence Inherited from the Mother or the Father?
Genetics—especially maternal genes-play a crucial role in a child's intelligence, though environment and nurturing also significantly contribute.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet Guide: Foods That Harm Your Gut
Practical dietary tips to manage irritable bowel syndrome by identifying and avoiding common trigger foods.

How Climate Change Is Fueling Mental Health Crises
Rising temperatures could increase the burden of mental and behavioural disorders by nearly 50% by 2050, with young adults facing the highest risk, warns a new study.

Hacking DNA: Cybersecurity Threats Lurking in Genomic Technology
Cyberattacks on genetic sequencing systems can compromise personal privacy, scientific data, and global biosecurity.

Is Your Baby's First Breath a Cancer Risk?
A link is identified between perinatal exposure to fine particulate air pollution and nighttime light, and the risk of pediatric papillary thyroid cancer.