Colleen Fleiss

Chennai

Medical Writer at MeD India

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Inflammatory Mediators: Key Players in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer

5 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Postmenopausal breast cancer refers to breast cancer diagnosed after menopause, often linked to aging and hormonal changes. The progression of breast cancer in older and postmenopausal women continues to pose a major health challenge, with emerging research highlighting the influence of pro-inflammatory cytokines and CXC chemokines in driving tumor growth and altering immune responses.
Vaping Vs. Smoking in Pregnancy: A Comparative Look at Toxin Exposure

5 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Quitting smoking in pregnancy is vital for mom and baby; many now turn to vaping as a quitting aid. Pregnant women who use e-cigarettes are exposed to fewer harmful chemicals than those who smoke traditional cigarettes. Published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, the study highlights a potential reduction in toxic exposure for expectant mothers who switch from smoking to vaping.
Weighted Vests: Weight Loss Aid, Bone Loss Still Elusive

5 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Wake Forest study urges safe weight loss plans for older adults that also protect and strengthen bone health. Neither wearing a weighted vest nor participating in resistance training effectively prevented bone loss in older adults who were intentionally losing weight, stated a new randomized clinical trial from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Wake Forest University.
Umbilical Cord Blood Biomarkers: Early Sepsis Detection in Preterm Infants

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Cord blood proteins may help detect sepsis early in preterm newborns, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use. Researchers have uncovered promising new biomarkers in the fight against early onset sepsis in preterm infants. By analyzing umbilical cord blood, the team identified specific proteins that indicate acute systemic inflammation—an immune response to infection.
How Cardiomyopathy Risk Varies by Age in Childhood Cancer Survivors?

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

TTN and BAG3 variants are linked to lower risk of late-onset cardiomyopathy in childhood cancer survivors. Understanding how genetic factors influence late-onset cardiomyopathy in childhood cancer survivors has remained unclear, even though such links are well established in the general population. Researchers at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have taken a step toward filling this knowledge gap.
Your Heart While You Sleep: A Hidden Predictor of Stroke and Depression

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Sleep is an active process essential for long-term health, particularly for protecting brain function. A new study has revealed a strong connection between nighttime heart rhythms and the risk of developing future health issues—even in individuals without apparent sleep disorders. () Conducted by researchers at the Department of Neurology, Inselspital, University Hospital of Bern, the study monitored 4,170 participants over a cumulative period of 13,217 person-years.
Memory Makeover at Midnight: A Pen-and-Paper Trick for Alzheimer's

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Bedtime recall boosts memory, supports brain health, and may aid older adults with or without Alzheimer’s. A simple nightly habit could help boost memory. Jotting down five events from the day improved memory performance the next day in both individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and healthy older adults, stated a new study.
The Placenta and Prenatal Hormones: Key Drivers in Human Brain Evolution

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

High prenatal sex hormones and enhanced placental function may have led to larger, more connected brains. A new hypothesis suggests that the placenta—and the hormones it releases—may have been key drivers in the evolution of the human brain. The researchers propose that these hormonal influences not only shaped brain development but also contributed to the emergence of complex behaviors that helped human societies grow, adapt, and flourish over time.
How a Father’s Mental Health Shapes Child Growth and Development?

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

Fathers play a key role in supporting breastfeeding and ensuring infants are placed to sleep safely. New research highlights the importance of screening new fathers for mental health issues, as growing evidence links paternal depression, anxiety, and stress during the perinatal period to delays in children's emotional, social, cognitive, and language development.
AI Tool Identifies Heart Risk Using Archived Scans

6 days ago | medindia.net | Colleen Fleiss

AI analyzes medical data (scans, EHRs) to detect heart disease early, predict risks, and personalize treatments. Researchers at Mass General Brigham, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, have created an AI tool that analyzes existing CT scans to detect elevated coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels—a key indicator of increased risk for heart-related events.