MNT daily newsletter - 13 December 2017

Dear S.C.T.C Customer, Welcome to today's MNT newsletter, containing the most recent headlines from your chosen news categories. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENT Following reader feedback, we will be testing multiple email formats over the coming weeks. Thank you for your continued support. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Allergy News Is Christmas tree syndrome a real thing? As the holidays are getting into full swing, Christmas trees are popping up all around us. But can our festive trees make us sick? We investigate. Blood / Hematology News What is leukopenia? Leukopenia is a condition where a person has a reduced number of white blood cells and an increased risk of infection. Learn more. Cancer / Oncology News Cancer: Some immune cells found to give tumors a helping hand A study shows that neutrophils, a type of immune cell, work with the protein Snail to maintain a microenvironment that favors tumor growth in lung cancer. Cancer breakthrough: Nanoparticles used to detect micro tumors Micrometastases are not usually picked up by current cancer screening technology because of their minute size. Using nanoprobes might solve that problem. What is leukopenia? Leukopenia is a condition where a person has a reduced number of white blood cells and an increased risk of infection. Learn more. Cardiovascular / Cardiology News Ways to stop an A-fib episode A look at how to stop an atrial fibrillation (A-fib) episode. Included is detail on the best ways to prevent an episode and when you should see a doctor. Lung Cancer News Cancer: Some immune cells found to give tumors a helping hand A study shows that neutrophils, a type of immune cell, work with the protein Snail to maintain a microenvironment that favors tumor growth in lung cancer. Nutrition / Diet News What are the health benefits of carrot juice? Aside from great taste, carrot juice may provide numerous health benefits. Learn about the nutritional value and possible risks of drinking carrot juice. Public Health News Does pride raise the risk of falling? In this year's Christmas issue of the BMJ, researchers explore whether or not the biblical saying 'pride comes before a fall' holds any truth. The top six BMJ Christmas papers The BMJ has been publishing oddball Christmas editions since 1982. Covering a dizzying array of topics, we revisit six of the best from Christmases past. Seniors / Aging News Could these psychological traits help us live longer? By studying a group of elderly adults from Italy, researchers have identified a set of common traits associated with better mental health in old age. Does pride raise the risk of falling? In this year's Christmas issue of the BMJ, researchers explore whether or not the biblical saying 'pride comes before a fall' holds any truth. Women's Health / Gynecology News What you should know about tubular breasts Learn about tubular breasts, a condition where the breasts appear irregularly shaped. Included is detail on risk factors and possible treatment options. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed through your MNT account on Medical News Today. If you wish to alter any of your subscription details (name, email address etc) or chosen news categories, please log into your newsletter preferences page. To unsubscribe from these newsletters immediately, please click here.

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