MNT daily newsletter - February 06, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Drinking hot tea can contribute to cancer risk
Drinking tea at high temperatures could tip the health balance in favor of esophageal cancer for those who already indulge in other guilty pleasures.


Anxiety / Stress
Endorphins: Effects and how to increase levels
Endorphins are chemicals produced naturally in the body to cope with pain or stress. Learn about how they affect mood disorders and other conditions.


Bones / Orthopedics
What is pectus carinatum and can it be treated?
Learn all about pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, where the breastbone pushes forward. We look at the symptoms and treatment options.


Cancer / Oncology
Cell phone radiation: Could high exposure cause tumors?
Very high levels of exposure to the type of radiation given out by cell phones resulted in tumors in heart tissue of male rats but not female rats or mice.
Can you eat salmon skin?
A look at salmon skin, the skin of the oily fish rich in omega-3's. Included is detail on the nutritional benefits and the potential risks of eating it.
Drinking hot tea can contribute to cancer risk
Drinking tea at high temperatures could tip the health balance in favor of esophageal cancer for those who already indulge in other guilty pleasures.
Cancer risk may increase as immune system declines
Using a mathematical model, a group of researchers conclude that a declining immune system could explain our increased cancer risk as we age.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Cell phone radiation: Could high exposure cause tumors?
Very high levels of exposure to the type of radiation given out by cell phones resulted in tumors in heart tissue of male rats but not female rats or mice.


Dermatology
What you should know about hairy nipples
An overview of hairy nipples, a common condition in women. Included is detail on the role of hormones and when to see a doctor for hairy nipples.
What is red man syndrome?
A look at red man syndrome, a condition where someone has a reaction to specific types of antibiotics. Included is detail on prevention and risk factors.


Diabetes
Beer compounds may help to treat metabolic syndrome
Xanthohumol — a compound found in beer — and two of its hydrogenated derivatives may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome, say researchers.
Can you eat salmon skin?
A look at salmon skin, the skin of the oily fish rich in omega-3's. Included is detail on the nutritional benefits and the potential risks of eating it.


Endocrinology
Endorphins: Effects and how to increase levels
Endorphins are chemicals produced naturally in the body to cope with pain or stress. Learn about how they affect mood disorders and other conditions.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Beer compounds may help to treat metabolic syndrome
Xanthohumol — a compound found in beer — and two of its hydrogenated derivatives may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome, say researchers.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
How fruit juice affects the gut
Contrary to widespread belief, a new study finds that fructose, a sugar present in fruit and fruit juice, is primarily processed in the gut, not the liver.


Genetics
What is pectus carinatum and can it be treated?
Learn all about pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, where the breastbone pushes forward. We look at the symptoms and treatment options.


Immune System / Vaccines
Cancer risk may increase as immune system declines
Using a mathematical model, a group of researchers conclude that a declining immune system could explain our increased cancer risk as we age.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
What is red man syndrome?
A look at red man syndrome, a condition where someone has a reaction to specific types of antibiotics. Included is detail on prevention and risk factors.


Men's Health
What you should know about hairy nipples
An overview of hairy nipples, a common condition in women. Included is detail on the role of hormones and when to see a doctor for hairy nipples.


Mental Health
Endorphins: Effects and how to increase levels
Endorphins are chemicals produced naturally in the body to cope with pain or stress. Learn about how they affect mood disorders and other conditions.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Endorphins: Effects and how to increase levels
Endorphins are chemicals produced naturally in the body to cope with pain or stress. Learn about how they affect mood disorders and other conditions.
Beer compounds may help to treat metabolic syndrome
Xanthohumol — a compound found in beer — and two of its hydrogenated derivatives may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome, say researchers.
Cell phone radiation: Could high exposure cause tumors?
Very high levels of exposure to the type of radiation given out by cell phones resulted in tumors in heart tissue of male rats but not female rats or mice.


Nutrition / Diet
How fruit juice affects the gut
Contrary to widespread belief, a new study finds that fructose, a sugar present in fruit and fruit juice, is primarily processed in the gut, not the liver.
Beer compounds may help to treat metabolic syndrome
Xanthohumol — a compound found in beer — and two of its hydrogenated derivatives may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome, say researchers.
Can you eat salmon skin?
A look at salmon skin, the skin of the oily fish rich in omega-3's. Included is detail on the nutritional benefits and the potential risks of eating it.
Drinking hot tea can contribute to cancer risk
Drinking tea at high temperatures could tip the health balance in favor of esophageal cancer for those who already indulge in other guilty pleasures.


Pediatrics / Children's Health
What is pectus carinatum and can it be treated?
Learn all about pectus carinatum, also known as pigeon chest, where the breastbone pushes forward. We look at the symptoms and treatment options.


Radiology / Nuclear Medicine
Cell phone radiation: Could high exposure cause tumors?
Very high levels of exposure to the type of radiation given out by cell phones resulted in tumors in heart tissue of male rats but not female rats or mice.


Seniors / Aging
Cancer risk may increase as immune system declines
Using a mathematical model, a group of researchers conclude that a declining immune system could explain our increased cancer risk as we age.


Women's Health / Gynecology
What you should know about hairy nipples
An overview of hairy nipples, a common condition in women. Included is detail on the role of hormones and when to see a doctor for hairy nipples.


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