MNT daily newsletter - September 29, 2017

Welcome S.C.T.C,. Here are Medical News Today's headlines for September 29, 2017.

Notice something new? We've changed our format to contain all of our daily news, as well as the content that has most piqued our readers' curiosity. Please let us know what you think. Welcome S.C.T.C, Here are Medical News Today’s headlines for September 29, 2017. These neurons make us fall asleep when we are bored Falling asleep during a boring meeting? Neurons in a brain area associated with reward may be to blame, suggests newly published research. Read now » Sniffing out dementia with a simple smell test A study finds that older adults who could not identify at least 4 out of 5 odors in a smell test were twice as likely to develop dementia 5 years later. Read now » Pancreatic cancer could be treated with a Parkinson's drug Carbidopa, commonly used together with L-Dopa to treat Parkinson's disease, was found to stop tumor growth in mice and human cancer lines. Read now » Today's headlines What is heat exhaustion? Symptoms and treatment Heat exhaustion occurs if the body is dehydrated and is unable to regulate its internal temperature. In this article, learn about the signs and symptoms. // Public Health The ins and outs of the vagina The vagina and the female orgasm are a mystery to many. Find out how the female sex organs work together to cause sexual arousal and satisfaction. // Sexual Health / STDs How different are men's and women's brains? Are men's and women's brains wired differently? If so, how, and does that impact behavior and health outcomes? Read on about the "sex and the brain" issue. // Neurology / Neuroscience Itchy gums: Causes, relief, and prevention Itchy gums can be caused by a range of conditions, from allergies to viral infections. Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and outlook for itchy gums. // Dentistry Cumin: Six health benefits Cumin is a very popular spice in cooking. In this article, learn more about cumin, including six ways that cumin might be beneficial to your health. // Nutrition / Diet Five home remedies for athlete's foot Athlete's foot is a common problem, but can it be cured with home remedies? Also learn about why people get athlete's foot and how to prevent it. // Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Meditation may help to lower heart disease risk The AHA conclude that meditation may be useful to help lower the risk of heart disease, but that it should be used with other heart-healthy interventions. // Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Infected eczema: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention Eczema can be infected by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. In this article, we look at how to reduce the risk of this potentially painful infection. // Eczema / Psoriasis Trending today What is the best time to take vitamins? // Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Seven causes of a high PSA that are not cancer // Prostate / Prostate Cancer Eleven ways to help prevent kidney stones // Urology / Nephrology Frequent ejaculation and prostate cancer: What's the link? // Prostate / Prostate Cancer Onion juice for hair growth: Does it work? // Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Nine ways to raise blood pressure // Blood / Hematology Can you increase your height as an adult? // Bones / Orthopedics Long-term sexual satisfaction: What's the secret? // Sexual Health / STDs

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