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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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Fatty Acids Fuel Breast Cancer Resistance

Fatty Acids Fuel Breast Cancer Resistance

Lipid buildup fuels immune suppression and therapy resistance in triple-negative breast cancer, study finds.

Cancer News
Do Oral Contraceptives and Smoking Change Steroid Hormones in Adults?

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.

Research News
Breast-Conserving Therapy May Cause Gradual Breast Size Reduction

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.

Women Health News
Wearable Device Replicates Human Sensation

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.

Medical Gadgets
How Tobacco Control Saved 4 Million Lives and Added 76 Million Years

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.

Cancer News