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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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Lungs on the Clock: Why Your Breathing Peak Ends by 25
Study finds lung capacity starts to decline between ages 20 and 25, highlighting the importance of early lung health monitoring and care.
Vacation Plans or Viral Threats? Measles Hitches a Ride This Summer
As summer travel peaks, measles cases surge across 30 U.S. states. Unvaccinated travelers face high risk as outbreaks continue to spread nationwide.
The Mouth-Heart Conspiracy: How a Gum Bug Could Sabotage Your Heart’s Rhythm
A gum disease bacterium may trigger atrial fibrillation by scarring heart tissue—linking oral health to deadly heart rhythm disorders.
Blood Pressure? Your Fix Could Be Hiding in a Teacup or Chocolate Bar
Struggling with high blood pressure? A study reveals that flavan-3-ol-rich foods like dark chocolate, tea, and apples may help improve heart and vessel health.
WHO Sounds Alarm on Asia’s Hypertension Epidemic
Hypertension, the “silent killer,” affects over 294 million in Southeast Asia, warns WHO, urging action through early detection, lifestyle changes, and treatment.
