MNT daily newsletter - February 09, 2018

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Alzheimer's / Dementia
Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer's
New research finds that nicotinamide riboside, which is a form of vitamin B-3, has the potential to treat Alzheimer's. Results in mice are hopeful.


Anxiety / Stress
How virtual reality may help to treat psychotic disorders
People with psychotic disorder who received virtual reality-based therapy as well as usual treatment showed strong reductions in paranoia and anxiety.


Blood / Hematology
Low blood sodium could be a risk factor for cognitive decline
A new study suggests that low blood sodium levels — known as hyponatremia — may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older men by more than a third.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
What you should know about white coat syndrome
White coat syndrome is a condition where a person's blood pressure rises due to being around doctors. Included is detail on diagnosis and complications.
Which women are most at risk of stroke?
Although strokes are more common in women, it is not entirely clear why. In a recent paper, the authors outline some female-specific risk factors.


Crohn's / IBD
What are the causes of loose stools?
A look at loose stools, which are unusually watery bowel movements. Find out about the causes and the role of diet in the consistency of bowel movements.


Diabetes
What to know about lactic acidosis
A look at lactic acidosis, a condition characterized by overproduction of lactic acid. Included is detail on complications and prevention.


Dry Eye
Everything you need to know about papilledema
A look at papilledema, a condition where the optic nerve becomes swollen. Included is detail on the outlook and how to get a diagnosis.


Eye Health / Blindness
Everything you need to know about papilledema
A look at papilledema, a condition where the optic nerve becomes swollen. Included is detail on the outlook and how to get a diagnosis.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
What are the causes of loose stools?
A look at loose stools, which are unusually watery bowel movements. Find out about the causes and the role of diet in the consistency of bowel movements.
What to know about lactic acidosis
A look at lactic acidosis, a condition characterized by overproduction of lactic acid. Included is detail on complications and prevention.


Hypertension
What you should know about white coat syndrome
White coat syndrome is a condition where a person's blood pressure rises due to being around doctors. Included is detail on diagnosis and complications.


Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What are the causes of loose stools?
A look at loose stools, which are unusually watery bowel movements. Find out about the causes and the role of diet in the consistency of bowel movements.


Medical Innovation
How virtual reality may help to treat psychotic disorders
People with psychotic disorder who received virtual reality-based therapy as well as usual treatment showed strong reductions in paranoia and anxiety.


Men's Health
Sex talk: 5 myths you need to drop
No, the 'cherry' doesn't 'pop,' and yes, masturbation is your best friend. In this article, we debunk the top five myths you've probably heard about sex.


Mental Health
How virtual reality may help to treat psychotic disorders
People with psychotic disorder who received virtual reality-based therapy as well as usual treatment showed strong reductions in paranoia and anxiety.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer's
New research finds that nicotinamide riboside, which is a form of vitamin B-3, has the potential to treat Alzheimer's. Results in mice are hopeful.
Psychotic disorders: Childhood IQ may predict onset
Individuals with psychotic disorder display a range of cognitive deficits. A new study set out to understand how early in life these deficits appear.
Cognitive decline: Is low blood sodium a risk factor?
A new study suggests that low blood sodium levels — known as hyponatremia — may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older men by more than a third.


Nutrition / Diet
What is the truth about clean eating?
A look at clean eating, a concept where someone avoids artificial foods or additives. Included is detail on the the facts and fiction behind the diet.
Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer's
New research finds that nicotinamide riboside, which is a form of vitamin B-3, has the potential to treat Alzheimer's. Results in mice are hopeful.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
Sex talk: 5 myths you need to drop
No, the 'cherry' doesn't 'pop,' and yes, masturbation is your best friend. In this article, we debunk the top five myths you've probably heard about sex.


Psychology / Psychiatry
How virtual reality may help to treat psychotic disorders
People with psychotic disorder who received virtual reality-based therapy as well as usual treatment showed strong reductions in paranoia and anxiety.
Psychotic disorders: Childhood IQ may predict onset
Individuals with psychotic disorder display a range of cognitive deficits. A new study set out to understand how early in life these deficits appear.


Seniors / Aging
Vitamin B-3 could be used to treat Alzheimer's
New research finds that nicotinamide riboside, which is a form of vitamin B-3, has the potential to treat Alzheimer's. Results in mice are hopeful.
Cognitive decline: Is low blood sodium a risk factor?
A new study suggests that low blood sodium levels — known as hyponatremia — may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older men by more than a third.


Sexual Health / STDs
Sex talk: 5 myths you need to drop
No, the 'cherry' doesn't 'pop,' and yes, masturbation is your best friend. In this article, we debunk the top five myths you've probably heard about sex.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
What to know about lactic acidosis
A look at lactic acidosis, a condition characterized by overproduction of lactic acid. Included is detail on complications and prevention.


Stroke
Which women are most at risk of stroke?
Although strokes are more common in women, it is not entirely clear why. In a recent paper, the authors outline some female-specific risk factors.


Ulcerative Colitis
What are the causes of loose stools?
A look at loose stools, which are unusually watery bowel movements. Find out about the causes and the role of diet in the consistency of bowel movements.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Sex talk: 5 myths you need to drop
No, the 'cherry' doesn't 'pop,' and yes, masturbation is your best friend. In this article, we debunk the top five myths you've probably heard about sex.


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