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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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Miscarriage (Spontaneous Abortion) Linked to Increased Early Death Risk
Women who miscarry or experience spontaneous abortion are likely to die younger from cardiovascular disease than those who don't miscarry.
Post-COVID Side Effect: Distorted Sense of Smell (Parosmia) Halts Mental Health
Parosmia - a sense of distorted smell may occur as a rare post-COVID side effect that affects people's mental and emotional wellbeing.
Processed Meat May Increase Dementia Risk
Increased risk of developing dementia is potentially linked to the consumption of processed meat such as bacon, sausages, and burger.
Double Mutant Strain of Coronavirus Worsens the Second Wave Of COVID-19 in India
Double mutant strain (E484Q and L452R)– a new and highly infectious strain of coronavirus, is currently presenting a grave concern towards increased infectivity in India.
Coffee Before Exercise Helps Burn Fat
Drinking strong coffee half an hour before exercising can increase fat-burning. Caffeine effects are more marked when exercise is done in the afternoon.
