MNT daily newsletter - January 22, 2018

Medical News Today

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Two drinks per day may be too much for men
A new study shows that men who start drinking as teenagers have a higher risk of liver disease. Dosage counts and current guidelines may be too lax.


Respiratory / Asthma
'Just breathing' is enough to spread flu
New research reveals that the flu virus can spread in aerosol droplets that are formed during normal breathing, and not just through coughing and sneezing.


Biology / Biochemistry
Why regular coffee intake could worsen sports performance
Many athletes turn to caffeine as a way of boosting their performance, but a new study suggests that regular caffeine intake may have the opposite effect.
How can we make better cancer drugs? Study sheds light
Researchers developed a technique to see how drugs bind to a cancer target. Find out how they plan to harness to knowledge to design better cancer drugs.
Hormone-fueled breast cancer cells halted with new approach
Scientists identify where hormone-fueled breast cancer cells derive their energy from, and they find a way to block their access to it.


Breast Cancer
Can weight gain be caused by tamoxifen?
A look at the link between tamoxifen and weight gain. Included is detail on why weight gain can occur in breast cancer treatment, and other side effects.
Hormone-fueled breast cancer cells halted with new approach
Scientists identify where hormone-fueled breast cancer cells derive their energy from, and they find a way to block their access to it.


Cancer / Oncology
How can we make better cancer drugs? Study sheds light
Researchers developed a technique to see how drugs bind to a cancer target. Find out how they plan to harness to knowledge to design better cancer drugs.
Hormone-fueled breast cancer cells halted with new approach
Scientists identify where hormone-fueled breast cancer cells derive their energy from, and they find a way to block their access to it.


Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Can you get a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding?
In this article, learn about the risks of getting a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding. How can you identify and prevent an infection?


Dentistry
What to know about swollen taste buds
A look at swollen taste buds, a condition where the taste buds become irritated and red. Included is detail on when to see a doctor and the outlook.


Dermatology
What to know about a black line on the nail
A look at a black line on the nail, a common change that can happen due to a range of causes. Included is detail on the diagnosis and when to see a doctor.
Can you get a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding?
In this article, learn about the risks of getting a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding. How can you identify and prevent an infection?


Emergency Medicine
What causes Fournier's gangrene?
A look at Fournier's gangrene, a potentially life-threatening form of necrotizing fasciitis. Included is detail on diagnosis and the outlook.


Ear, Nose and Throat
What to know about swollen taste buds
A look at swollen taste buds, a condition where the taste buds become irritated and red. Included is detail on when to see a doctor and the outlook.


Genetics
Hormone-fueled breast cancer cells halted with new approach
Scientists identify where hormone-fueled breast cancer cells derive their energy from, and they find a way to block their access to it.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
What causes Fournier's gangrene?
A look at Fournier's gangrene, a potentially life-threatening form of necrotizing fasciitis. Included is detail on diagnosis and the outlook.
'Just breathing' is enough to spread flu
New research reveals that the flu virus can spread in aerosol droplets that are formed during normal breathing, and not just through coughing and sneezing.


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
Two drinks per day may be too much for men
A new study shows that men who start drinking as teenagers have a higher risk of liver disease. Dosage counts and current guidelines may be too lax.


Medical Innovation
How can we make better cancer drugs? Study sheds light
Researchers developed a technique to see how drugs bind to a cancer target. Find out how they plan to harness to knowledge to design better cancer drugs.


Nutrition / Diet
Why regular coffee intake could worsen sports performance
Many athletes turn to caffeine as a way of boosting their performance, but a new study suggests that regular caffeine intake may have the opposite effect.


Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Can weight gain be caused by tamoxifen?
A look at the link between tamoxifen and weight gain. Included is detail on why weight gain can occur in breast cancer treatment, and other side effects.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
Can you get a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding?
In this article, learn about the risks of getting a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding. How can you identify and prevent an infection?


Sports Medicine / Fitness
Why regular coffee intake could worsen sports performance
Many athletes turn to caffeine as a way of boosting their performance, but a new study suggests that regular caffeine intake may have the opposite effect.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Can weight gain be caused by tamoxifen?
A look at the link between tamoxifen and weight gain. Included is detail on why weight gain can occur in breast cancer treatment, and other side effects.
Can you get a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding?
In this article, learn about the risks of getting a tattoo while pregnant or breast-feeding. How can you identify and prevent an infection?


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