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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Fatty Acids Fuel Breast Cancer Resistance
Lipid buildup fuels immune suppression and therapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer, study finds.

Do Oral Contraceptives and Smoking Change Steroid Hormones in Adults?
Oral contraceptives, smoking, biological sex, age, and lifestyle choices influence steroid hormone levels in healthy adults, according to new research.

Breast-Conserving Therapy May Cause Gradual Breast Size Reduction
Breast-conserving therapy with radiation may lead to gradual breast size reduction over time, a study finds.

Wearable Device Replicates Human Sensation
Northwestern's wireless device mimics real touch by replicating vibrations, pressure, stretching, and more—delivering a lifelike, nuanced haptic experience.

How Tobacco Control Saved 4 Million Lives and Added 76 Million Years
Tobacco control prevented nearly 4 million premature lung cancer deaths in the U.S., adding over 76 million years of life between 1970 and 2022.