MNT daily newsletter - January 25, 2018

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Alzheimer's / Dementia
Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood
A compound in the popular spice turmeric — called curcumin — has been found to improve the memory and mood of older adults in a new study.


Biology / Biochemistry
Pancreatic cancer: Modified flu virus destroys tumors
Scientists destroyed pancreatic cancer cells using a modified flu virus. If confirmed in clinical trials, the findings could offer new treatments.


Body Aches
Myositis ossificans: Symptoms and treatment
Myositis ossificans is a condition where bone tissue forms inside muscle or other soft tissue after an injury. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.


Cancer / Oncology
Pancreatic cancer: Modified flu virus destroys tumors
Scientists destroyed pancreatic cancer cells using a modified flu virus. If confirmed in clinical trials, the findings could offer new treatments.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Heart disease: 'Just one cigarette daily' raises risk
Just one cigarette per day raises the risk of coronary heart disease to around half that of smoking 20, according to a new review of published evidence.
A hidden culprit? Flu may heighten heart attack risk
The flu may pose more health risk than we would expect, especially for groups at risk of heart disease, as it heightens vulnerability to heart attacks.


Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
Pancreatic cancer: Modified flu virus destroys tumors
Scientists destroyed pancreatic cancer cells using a modified flu virus. If confirmed in clinical trials, the findings could offer new treatments.


Depression
Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood
A compound in the popular spice turmeric — called curcumin — has been found to improve the memory and mood of older adults in a new study.


Dermatology
Amelanotic melanoma: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Amelanotic melanoma is a type of skin cancer that causes a growth or mole without any melanin. The growth may be pink or red. Learn more.


Flu / Cold / SARS
A hidden culprit? Flu may heighten heart attack risk
The flu may pose more health risk than we would expect, especially for groups at risk of heart disease, as it heightens vulnerability to heart attacks.


Food Intolerance
What happens in gluten ataxia?
Learn about gluten ataxia, where the intake of gluten can trigger an attack on the nervous system. We look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.


Heart Disease
Five hobbies that can improve your health
Looking to take up a new hobby this year? We look at five past-times that are not only fun, but which could have significant benefits for health.
Heart disease: 'Just one cigarette daily' raises risk
Just one cigarette per day raises the risk of coronary heart disease to around half that of smoking 20, according to a new review of published evidence.
A hidden culprit? Flu may heighten heart attack risk
The flu may pose more health risk than we would expect, especially for groups at risk of heart disease, as it heightens vulnerability to heart attacks.


Immune System / Vaccines
What happens in gluten ataxia?
Learn about gluten ataxia, where the intake of gluten can trigger an attack on the nervous system. We look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Tips for a healthy immune system
What are the best ways to boost the immune system and can they give you enhanced protection against infections and diseases? We take a look.
A hidden culprit? Flu may heighten heart attack risk
The flu may pose more health risk than we would expect, especially for groups at risk of heart disease, as it heightens vulnerability to heart attacks.


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
What is acute hepatitis C and is it serious?
Learn about acute hepatitis C, the form of the disease that occurs within 2 weeks to 6 months of exposure to the vírus. We look at symptoms and treatments.


Melanoma / Skin Cancer
Amelanotic melanoma: Symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Amelanotic melanoma is a type of skin cancer that causes a growth or mole without any melanin. The growth may be pink or red. Learn more.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood
A compound in the popular spice turmeric — called curcumin — has been found to improve the memory and mood of older adults in a new study.
What happens in gluten ataxia?
Learn about gluten ataxia, where the intake of gluten can trigger an attack on the nervous system. We look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
What to know about CIDP
A look at chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a condition where that causes nerve damage. Included is detail on treatment.


Nutrition / Diet
Turmeric compound could boost memory and mood
A compound in the popular spice turmeric — called curcumin — has been found to improve the memory and mood of older adults in a new study.
What happens in gluten ataxia?
Learn about gluten ataxia, where the intake of gluten can trigger an attack on the nervous system. We look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Tips for a healthy immune system
What are the best ways to boost the immune system and can they give you enhanced protection against infections and diseases? We take a look.


Pain / Anesthetics
What to know about CIDP
A look at chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a condition where that causes nerve damage. Included is detail on treatment.


Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer: Modified flu virus destroys tumors
Scientists destroyed pancreatic cancer cells using a modified flu virus. If confirmed in clinical trials, the findings could offer new treatments.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Five hobbies that can improve your health
Looking to take up a new hobby this year? We look at five past-times that are not only fun, but which could have significant benefits for health.


Public Health
Five hobbies that can improve your health
Looking to take up a new hobby this year? We look at five past-times that are not only fun, but which could have significant benefits for health.


Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Tips for a healthy immune system
What are the best ways to boost the immune system and can they give you enhanced protection against infections and diseases? We take a look.


Smoking / Quit Smoking
Heart disease: 'Just one cigarette daily' raises risk
Just one cigarette per day raises the risk of coronary heart disease to around half that of smoking 20, according to a new review of published evidence.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
Five hobbies that can improve your health
Looking to take up a new hobby this year? We look at five past-times that are not only fun, but which could have significant benefits for health.
Tips for a healthy immune system
What are the best ways to boost the immune system and can they give you enhanced protection against infections and diseases? We take a look.
Myositis ossificans: Symptoms and treatment
Myositis ossificans is a condition where bone tissue forms inside muscle or other soft tissue after an injury. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.


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