MNT daily newsletter - January 18, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation
New research examines the effects of heavy cannabis use on brain activity, behavior, and feelings of negative emotionality such as alienation.


Respiratory / Asthma
What to know about interstitial lung disease
A look at interstitial lung disease, a group of diseases that make it difficult to get enough oxygen. Included is detail on types and complications.


Biology / Biochemistry
Scientists create new molecule to combat pain
A decoy molecule that interrupts reactions that occur at the site of an injury could lead to new pain drugs that do not involve the central nervous system.
How gum disease could lead to cancer
How well do you look after your oral health? New research has now linked the bacteria responsible for gum disease with certain types of cancer.
Anti-aging proteins may treat diabetes, obesity, and cancer
A study explores proteins involved in longevity, which may help design treatments for a range of diseases, including obesity, some cancers, and diabetes.


Cancer / Oncology
How gum disease could lead to cancer
How well do you look after your oral health? New research has now linked the bacteria responsible for gum disease with certain types of cancer.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Starting periods early linked to health risks later in life
A study involving almost half a million people finds that a range of reproductive factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.


Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
Popular morning sickness drug 'ineffective,' study reveals
When diet and non-medical treatments fail, a drug to treat morning sickness may be the answer. But new research calls its effectiveness into question.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
Turmeric for IBS: Does it work?
We look at the claims that turmeric can help symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), discuss how it may be used, and if there are risks.


Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Traction alopecia: Symptoms and prevention
Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by tight hairstyles. Caught early, it is fully reversible and the hair can regrow. Learn more about treatment.


Crohn's / IBD
10 rashes caused by ulcerative colitis
This article looks at skin conditions that are related to ulcerative colitis, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and hives. Learn about causes and prevention.


Dentistry
How gum disease could lead to cancer
How well do you look after your oral health? New research has now linked the bacteria responsible for gum disease with certain types of cancer.


Dermatology
Traction alopecia: Symptoms and prevention
Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by tight hairstyles. Caught early, it is fully reversible and the hair can regrow. Learn more about treatment.
10 rashes caused by ulcerative colitis
This article looks at skin conditions that are related to ulcerative colitis, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and hives. Learn about causes and prevention.
Which Fitzpatrick skin type are you?
Fitzpatrick skin typing is a way of classifying different types of skin. What does a person's Fitzpatrick skin type tell us about their skin?


Diabetes
Anti-aging proteins may treat diabetes, obesity, and cancer
A study explores proteins involved in longevity, which may help design treatments for a range of diseases, including obesity, some cancers, and diabetes.


Eating Disorders
The 10 best blogs for eating disorders
If you or a loved one live with an eating disorder, helpful advice and support from those in a similar situation can be gained from eating disorder blogs.


Eczema / Psoriasis
10 rashes caused by ulcerative colitis
This article looks at skin conditions that are related to ulcerative colitis, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and hives. Learn about causes and prevention.
Which Fitzpatrick skin type are you?
Fitzpatrick skin typing is a way of classifying different types of skin. What does a person's Fitzpatrick skin type tell us about their skin?


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Are our weight loss efforts doomed to fail?
So many of us try so hard to reach the ideal body weight that we desire, but the question is: once we achieve our weight goal, can we maintain it?
Anti-aging proteins may treat diabetes, obesity, and cancer
A study explores proteins involved in longevity, which may help design treatments for a range of diseases, including obesity, some cancers, and diabetes.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Turmeric for IBS: Does it work?
We look at the claims that turmeric can help symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), discuss how it may be used, and if there are risks.
10 rashes caused by ulcerative colitis
This article looks at skin conditions that are related to ulcerative colitis, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and hives. Learn about causes and prevention.


Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Turmeric for IBS: Does it work?
We look at the claims that turmeric can help symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), discuss how it may be used, and if there are risks.


IT / Internet / E-mail
The 10 best blogs for eating disorders
If you or a loved one live with an eating disorder, helpful advice and support from those in a similar situation can be gained from eating disorder blogs.


Lung Cancer
What to know about interstitial lung disease
A look at interstitial lung disease, a group of diseases that make it difficult to get enough oxygen. Included is detail on types and complications.


Melanoma / Skin Cancer
Which Fitzpatrick skin type are you?
Fitzpatrick skin typing is a way of classifying different types of skin. What does a person's Fitzpatrick skin type tell us about their skin?


Mental Health
The 10 best blogs for eating disorders
If you or a loved one live with an eating disorder, helpful advice and support from those in a similar situation can be gained from eating disorder blogs.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation
New research examines the effects of heavy cannabis use on brain activity, behavior, and feelings of negative emotionality such as alienation.


Nutrition / Diet
Are our weight loss efforts doomed to fail?
So many of us try so hard to reach the ideal body weight that we desire, but the question is: once we achieve our weight goal, can we maintain it?
The 10 best blogs for eating disorders
If you or a loved one live with an eating disorder, helpful advice and support from those in a similar situation can be gained from eating disorder blogs.


Pain / Anesthetics
Scientists create new molecule to combat pain
A decoy molecule that interrupts reactions that occur at the site of an injury could lead to new pain drugs that do not involve the central nervous system.


Pediatrics / Children's Health
Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation
New research examines the effects of heavy cannabis use on brain activity, behavior, and feelings of negative emotionality such as alienation.
Starting periods early linked to health risks later in life
A study involving almost half a million people finds that a range of reproductive factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
Popular morning sickness drug 'ineffective,' study reveals
When diet and non-medical treatments fail, a drug to treat morning sickness may be the answer. But new research calls its effectiveness into question.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Cannabis: Brain alterations may explain feelings of alienation
New research examines the effects of heavy cannabis use on brain activity, behavior, and feelings of negative emotionality such as alienation.


Pulmonary System
What to know about interstitial lung disease
A look at interstitial lung disease, a group of diseases that make it difficult to get enough oxygen. Included is detail on types and complications.


Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals
Popular morning sickness drug 'ineffective,' study reveals
When diet and non-medical treatments fail, a drug to treat morning sickness may be the answer. But new research calls its effectiveness into question.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Popular morning sickness drug 'ineffective,' study reveals
When diet and non-medical treatments fail, a drug to treat morning sickness may be the answer. But new research calls its effectiveness into question.
Starting periods early linked to health risks later in life
A study involving almost half a million people finds that a range of reproductive factors increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.


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