MNT daily newsletter - October 20, 2017

Welcome S.C.T.C,. Here are Medical News Today's headlines for October 20, 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 20, 2017. Daily aspirin could ward off liver cancer Taking aspirin every day could help to lower the risk of liver cancer for patients infected with hepatitis B, a new study suggests. Read now » 'Healthier alternative' status of e-cigarettes challenged in new study E-cigarettes trigger distinct and similar immune responses to those of cigarettes and are potentially just as harmful to the lungs, suggests a new study. Read now » How nerves fuel prostate cancer growth Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine have pinpointed how certain nerves drive the growth of prostate cancer using a metabolic 'switch.' Read now » Alzheimer's: Word processing duration may predict onset Delayed word processing may predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease, scientists find. The research may lead to new testing practices. Read now » Today's headlines What home remedies can treat my burn? Many home remedies are suggested for treating burns, but which ones work? We look at which home remedies can help and which ones should be avoided. // Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Is gene editing ethical? Advances in molecular biology are bringing the possibility of editing the human genome ever closer. But do we think this is ethical? // Genetics Five ways to cope with PTSD What are some helpful ways of coping with PTSD symptoms? In this article we take a closer look at emerging strategies and effective techniques. // Anxiety / Stress Everything you need to know about nuchal chord We look at nuchal chord, a birth complication involving the umbilical chord becoming wrapped around the baby's neck. Learn more about the condition here. // Pregnancy / Obstetrics What do you need to know about a polypectomy? We look the polypectomy procedure, including the various surgical options, surgical risks and recovery process. Learn all you need to know here. // Surgery What is a decompressive craniectomy? We look at decompressive craniectomy, a technique to reduce skull pressure. Included is detail on the procedure, recovery process, and when they're needed. // Neurology / Neuroscience What is DNA? DNA is perhaps the most famous molecule on earth. Here we explain what it is, what it does, its double helix structure, and why it is so important to life. // Genetics All you need to know about hernia repair In this article, we look at the types of hernia repair (herniorrhaphy, hernioplasty), including when to see a doctor, and the risk factors involved. // Surgery Trending today How intermittent fasting can increase weight loss // Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Exercise does not prevent blocked arteries, study finds // Cardiovascular / Cardiology How broccoli protects your gut // Nutrition / Diet 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

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