MNT daily newsletter - October 18, 2017

Welcome S.C.T.C,. Here are Medical News Today's headlines for October 18, 2017.

We've changed our format to contain all of our daily news, as well as the content that has most piqued our readers' curiosity. If you would like to receive personalized news content, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter in your account settings. Welcome S.C.T.C, Here are Medical News Today’s headlines for October 18, 2017. Researchers reveal how to boost brain power Can we train our brains to improve our working memory and boost our learning capacities? A new study reveals which brain-training task is most effective. Read now » Exercise does not prevent blocked arteries, study finds A longitudinal study suggests that, contrary to expectations, spending more than 7.5 hours per week exercising does not protect against blocked arteries. Read now » Could a protein from intestinal worms lead to a cure for asthma? A new study shows that HpARI, a protein made by intestinal worms, could lead to treatments that reduce and prevent asthma and other allergic responses. Read now » Today's headlines Why does the top of my foot hurt? Learn about some of the more common causes of pain on top of the foot and what can be done to treat them. This article also looks at foot care tips. // Pain / Anesthetics Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases cardiac risk Androgen-deprivation therapy is widely used to treat prostate cancer. In a recent study, the potential risks to heart health are examined. // Prostate / Prostate Cancer All you need to know about epiretinal membrane A look at the condition epiretinal membranes (ERMs). We examine the risk factors and complications, along with how to prevent the condition, here. // Eye Health / Blindness Calculating how many calories are burned in a day Learn how to work out how many calories are burned per day, including specific totals for different types of activities and exercises. // Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness What are polyphenols and which foods contain them? Learn all about the health benefits of polyphenols and which foods contain them. We also look at the possible risks and considerations for these chemicals. // Nutrition / Diet What are the possible health benefits of romaine lettuce? Learn about the nutritional background and potential health benefits of romaine lettuce, including some tips for including it in meals. // Nutrition / Diet Colorectal cancer: New, less toxic drug target uncovered New research uncovers a novel, less toxic drug target for treating colorectal cancer, which currently affects approximately 135,000 people in the U.S. // Colorectal Cancer When it comes to rewards, the brain prefers not to wait Decision-making is partly controlled by reward pathways. Recent research examines how waiting time affects this dopamine-based system. // Neurology / Neuroscience Trending today How a green tea compound could prevent Alzheimer's // Alzheimer's / Dementia Leukemia: Cancer cells killed off with diabetes drug // Lymphoma / Leukemia / Myeloma A healthy gut means healthy aging // GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Why women tend to avoid sex as they age // Women's Health / Gynecology All you need to know about iliac crest pain // Body Aches MS could be reversed with existing allergy drug // Multiple Sclerosis What are the benefits of drinking hot water? // Nutrition / Diet Targeting vitamin D receptors could prevent type 2 diabetes // Diabetes

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