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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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Newcastle Launches World-First Digital Bowel Cancer Platform
Leading experts launch COLO-SPEED, a digital platform empowering the public to shape bowel cancer research, improve care, and accelerate prevention in the UK.
Can AI Assistants Outperform Traditional Mental Health Rating Scales?
A new study shows AI assistant Alba can assess mental health more accurately than traditional rating scales, offering precise, empathetic psychiatric diagnoses remotely.
Can Neural Pathways Explain Compulsive Actions and Addiction?
Researchers identified a brain circuit driving compulsive behaviors, offering new insights into Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and addiction.
Mapping the "Epilepsy Belt" in Older U.S. Adults
A U.S. study maps epilepsy in adults 65+, revealing higher rates in the South linked to heat, poor sleep, low activity, and limited healthcare access.
Is "California Sober" More Than a Trend? Could Weed Cut Alcohol Cravings?
Cannabis may temporarily curb alcohol use, with THC reducing cravings and delaying drinking, supporting the rising “California sober” trend among young adults.