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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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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
Diabetes Alters Memory and Reward Processing: A New Understanding

Diabetes Alters Memory and Reward Processing: A New Understanding

Study reveals how diabetes rewires the brain, affecting memory and reward processing by linking high blood sugar to changes in the anterior cingulate cortex.

Diabetes News
iPhone Ultrasound Helps Diagnose Emergency Heart Condition

iPhone Ultrasound Helps Diagnose Emergency Heart Condition

A portable iPhone ultrasound device enabled the rapid diagnosis of aortic dissection, ensuring timely emergency surgery.

Health Watch
Shark Tank's Stick-On Supplements: Wellness Trend or Hype?

Shark Tank's Stick-On Supplements: Wellness Trend or Hype?

Stick-on supplements are gaining popularity, promising hassle-free nutrition absorption. But do they work? Experts discuss their benefits, risks, and effectiveness.

Health Watch
Cockroach Milk: The Next Superfood or Food Fantasy?

Cockroach Milk: The Next Superfood or Food Fantasy?

Cockroach milk contains essential proteins, amino acids, and healthy fats, offering three times the energy of buffalo milk. Could this be the future of nutrition?

Health Watch