MNT daily newsletter - January 04, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
How does alcohol cause cancer?
It is established that alcohol can cause cancer, but the exact mechanisms behind the process are unclear. New research takes a more detailed look.


Anxiety / Stress
Is trypophobia real?
A look at trypophobia, a condition where a person has a fear of clusters of small holes. Included is detail on what triggers the condition and treatments.
What are cluster B personality disorders?
A person with a cluster B personality disorder may have trouble controlling their emotions and display seemingly irrational behaviors. Learn more.


Cancer / Oncology
Cancer: Virus fuels immune system to attack brain tumors
From the bloodstream, a wild virus selectively entered cancer cells in patients' brain tumors and made it easier for the immune system to destroy them.
How does alcohol cause cancer?
It is established that alcohol can cause cancer, but the exact mechanisms behind the process are unclear. New research takes a more detailed look.


Depression
What to know about avoiding depression
A look at how to avoid depression, a medical condition resulting in low mood. Included are details on 7 natural ways to prevent relapse.


Dermatology
Facial exercises: The key to looking younger?
Striving to look younger? Exercising our facial muscles for 30 minutes at least every other day could knock years off our appearance, a new study suggests.


Fertility
How to get rid of an unwanted erection
Having several erections a day is healthy for many men, but there are some situations in which a man may not wish to be erect. Learn more.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Pancreas divisum: How to treat and manage it
What is pancreas divisum? Learn more here and find some of the best treatment options, in addition to management tips and diet information.
Food additive to blame for C. difficile epidemic
Clostridium difficile infections are on the rise, and they now routinely kill thousands of people every year. Find out which food additive is to blame.


Genetics
How does alcohol cause cancer?
It is established that alcohol can cause cancer, but the exact mechanisms behind the process are unclear. New research takes a more detailed look.


Immune System / Vaccines
Cancer: Virus fuels immune system to attack brain tumors
From the bloodstream, a wild virus selectively entered cancer cells in patients' brain tumors and made it easier for the immune system to destroy them.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Cancer: Virus fuels immune system to attack brain tumors
From the bloodstream, a wild virus selectively entered cancer cells in patients' brain tumors and made it easier for the immune system to destroy them.
Food additive to blame for C. difficile epidemic
Clostridium difficile infections are on the rise, and they now routinely kill thousands of people every year. Find out which food additive is to blame.


Men's Health
How to get rid of an unwanted erection
Having several erections a day is healthy for many men, but there are some situations in which a man may not wish to be erect. Learn more.


Mental Health
Is trypophobia real?
A look at trypophobia, a condition where a person has a fear of clusters of small holes. Included is detail on what triggers the condition and treatments.
What to know about avoiding depression
A look at how to avoid depression, a medical condition resulting in low mood. Included are details on 7 natural ways to prevent relapse.
What are cluster B personality disorders?
A person with a cluster B personality disorder may have trouble controlling their emotions and display seemingly irrational behaviors. Learn more.


MRSA / Drug Resistance
Food additive to blame for C. difficile epidemic
Clostridium difficile infections are on the rise, and they now routinely kill thousands of people every year. Find out which food additive is to blame.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Is trypophobia real?
A look at trypophobia, a condition where a person has a fear of clusters of small holes. Included is detail on what triggers the condition and treatments.
Cancer: Virus fuels immune system to attack brain tumors
From the bloodstream, a wild virus selectively entered cancer cells in patients' brain tumors and made it easier for the immune system to destroy them.
Could measuring blood caffeine catch Parkinson's early?
Researchers investigate the potential of a new test in providing an early Parkinson's diagnosis. Could blood caffeine levels be a marker of the disease?


Nutrition / Diet
Over half of American babies are given solids too early
According to new research, more than half of babies in the United States are given non-milk foods and fluids before the recommended 6-month mark.


Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreas divisum: How to treat and manage it
What is pancreas divisum? Learn more here and find some of the best treatment options, in addition to management tips and diet information.


Parkinson's Disease
Could measuring blood caffeine catch Parkinson's early?
Researchers investigate the potential of a new test in providing an early Parkinson's diagnosis. Could blood caffeine levels be a marker of the disease?


Pediatrics / Children's Health
Over half of American babies are given solids too early
According to new research, more than half of babies in the United States are given non-milk foods and fluids before the recommended 6-month mark.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Is trypophobia real?
A look at trypophobia, a condition where a person has a fear of clusters of small holes. Included is detail on what triggers the condition and treatments.
What to know about avoiding depression
A look at how to avoid depression, a medical condition resulting in low mood. Included are details on 7 natural ways to prevent relapse.
What are cluster B personality disorders?
A person with a cluster B personality disorder may have trouble controlling their emotions and display seemingly irrational behaviors. Learn more.


Seniors / Aging
Facial exercises: The key to looking younger?
Striving to look younger? Exercising our facial muscles for 30 minutes at least every other day could knock years off our appearance, a new study suggests.
Food additive to blame for C. difficile epidemic
Clostridium difficile infections are on the rise, and they now routinely kill thousands of people every year. Find out which food additive is to blame.
Could measuring blood caffeine catch Parkinson's early?
Researchers investigate the potential of a new test in providing an early Parkinson's diagnosis. Could blood caffeine levels be a marker of the disease?


Sexual Health / STDs
How to get rid of an unwanted erection
Having several erections a day is healthy for many men, but there are some situations in which a man may not wish to be erect. Learn more.


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