MNT daily newsletter - January 29, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
The pros and cons of e-cigarettes revealed
These are the conclusions of one of the the largest reports to have ever been conducted on the health risks of electronic cigarettes.


Anxiety / Stress
What different types of headaches are there?
Learn about some different primary and secondary headaches, including their causes and triggers. For each, we also examine the available treatment options.
Fear of being touched: Causes and treatments for haphephobia
Haphephobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being touched. In this article, we look at the causes, risk factors, and how to cope.


Respiratory / Asthma
What is ozone therapy? Benefits and risks
Ozone therapy is thought to improve the body's intake and use of oxygen and to activate the immune system. Learn more about the benefits.
The pros and cons of e-cigarettes revealed
These are the conclusions of one of the the largest reports to have ever been conducted on the health risks of electronic cigarettes.


Biology / Biochemistry
Serosanguineous drainage: Is it normal?
Serosanguineous is wound discharge that contains both blood and blood serum. In small amounts, it is a natural part of healing. Learn more.


Blood / Hematology
Serosanguineous drainage: Is it normal?
Serosanguineous is wound discharge that contains both blood and blood serum. In small amounts, it is a natural part of healing. Learn more.


Breast Cancer
Fish-derived omega-3 best for preventing breast cancer
Compared with the plant-based omega-3 ALA, EPA and DHA — which come from fatty fish — are much better for preventing breast cancer, researchers suggest.
Breast cancer: Protein that drives metastasis uncovered
Researchers find a specific protein that helps breast cancer tumors to spread and use a combined form of therapy to reduce metastasis in mice.
Breast cancer: Body fat, not weight, poses major risk
Recent evidence backs a surprising finding: women with high body fat levels are at increased risk of breast cancer, even if their overall weight is normal.


Cancer / Oncology
Fish-derived omega-3 best for preventing breast cancer
Compared with the plant-based omega-3 ALA, EPA and DHA — which come from fatty fish — are much better for preventing breast cancer, researchers suggest.
Breast cancer: Protein that drives metastasis uncovered
Researchers find a specific protein that helps breast cancer tumors to spread and use a combined form of therapy to reduce metastasis in mice.
Breast cancer: Body fat, not weight, poses major risk
Recent evidence backs a surprising finding: women with high body fat levels are at increased risk of breast cancer, even if their overall weight is normal.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Just 30 minutes of light exercise each day can benefit health
More time spent in light-intensity physical activity and less being sedentary is tied to lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death, new study finds.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
What different types of headaches are there?
Learn about some different primary and secondary headaches, including their causes and triggers. For each, we also examine the available treatment options.
What is ozone therapy? Benefits and risks
Ozone therapy is thought to improve the body's intake and use of oxygen and to activate the immune system. Learn more about the benefits.


Emergency Medicine
Serosanguineous drainage: Is it normal?
Serosanguineous is wound discharge that contains both blood and blood serum. In small amounts, it is a natural part of healing. Learn more.


Fertility
The 10 best period tracking apps
If you want to become an expert on when your next period is due or become more body aware, period tracking apps can help you. Here are the best 10 apps.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Just 30 minutes of light exercise each day can benefit health
More time spent in light-intensity physical activity and less being sedentary is tied to lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death, new study finds.
Breast cancer: Body fat, not weight, poses major risk
Recent evidence backs a surprising finding: women with high body fat levels are at increased risk of breast cancer, even if their overall weight is normal.


Headache / Migraine
What different types of headaches are there?
Learn about some different primary and secondary headaches, including their causes and triggers. For each, we also examine the available treatment options.


Immune System / Vaccines
What is ozone therapy? Benefits and risks
Ozone therapy is thought to improve the body's intake and use of oxygen and to activate the immune system. Learn more about the benefits.


IT / Internet / E-mail
Letter from the Editor: Things are looking up
The first month of 2018 is nearly over. Managing Editor Marie Ellis gives her monthly update for January, and things are looking up.


Mental Health
Fear of being touched: Causes and treatments for haphephobia
Haphephobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being touched. In this article, we look at the causes, risk factors, and how to cope.


Neurology / Neuroscience
What different types of headaches are there?
Learn about some different primary and secondary headaches, including their causes and triggers. For each, we also examine the available treatment options.


Nutrition / Diet
Fish-derived omega-3 best for preventing breast cancer
Compared with the plant-based omega-3 ALA, EPA and DHA — which come from fatty fish — are much better for preventing breast cancer, researchers suggest.
Letter from the Editor: Things are looking up
The first month of 2018 is nearly over. Managing Editor Marie Ellis gives her monthly update for January, and things are looking up.


Pain / Anesthetics
What is iliotibial band syndrome and how is it treated?
Learn about iliotibial band syndrome and how it is treated. We include a list of stretches and exercises that can help treat and prevent this condition.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
The 10 best period tracking apps
If you want to become an expert on when your next period is due or become more body aware, period tracking apps can help you. Here are the best 10 apps.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Fear of being touched: Causes and treatments for haphephobia
Haphephobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of being touched. In this article, we look at the causes, risk factors, and how to cope.


Public Health
The pros and cons of e-cigarettes revealed
These are the conclusions of one of the the largest reports to have ever been conducted on the health risks of electronic cigarettes.


Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
What is iliotibial band syndrome and how is it treated?
Learn about iliotibial band syndrome and how it is treated. We include a list of stretches and exercises that can help treat and prevent this condition.


Smoking / Quit Smoking
The pros and cons of e-cigarettes revealed
These are the conclusions of one of the the largest reports to have ever been conducted on the health risks of electronic cigarettes.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
Just 30 minutes of light exercise each day can benefit health
More time spent in light-intensity physical activity and less being sedentary is tied to lower risk of all-cause and cardiovascular death, new study finds.
What is iliotibial band syndrome and how is it treated?
Learn about iliotibial band syndrome and how it is treated. We include a list of stretches and exercises that can help treat and prevent this condition.


Women's Health / Gynecology
The 10 best period tracking apps
If you want to become an expert on when your next period is due or become more body aware, period tracking apps can help you. Here are the best 10 apps.
Breast cancer: Protein that drives metastasis uncovered
Researchers find a specific protein that helps breast cancer tumors to spread and use a combined form of therapy to reduce metastasis in mice.
Breast cancer: Body fat, not weight, poses major risk
Recent evidence backs a surprising finding: women with high body fat levels are at increased risk of breast cancer, even if their overall weight is normal.


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