MNT daily newsletter - February 16, 2018

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Alzheimer's / Dementia
How does exercise preserve the aging brain?
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to stronger white matter and better cognitive performance in a study of seniors with mild cognitive impairment.


Body Aches
What is golfer's elbow and how is it treated?
In this article, we look at medial epicondylitis, its symptoms, and causes. We also provide information on treatment and exercises for it.
What causes a buildup of pressure behind the eyes?
In this article, we look at reasons for feelings of pressure behind the eye, including a migraine or sinus infection. When should you see a doctor?


Cancer / Oncology
What side effects can result from interferon?
Interferon is used to treat several health conditions, but it has a range of side effects. We look at how these vary in severity and duration here.
Ovarian cancer: How your father's genes can affect your risk
New research finds that fathers can pass their daughters a genetic mutation that can cause ovarian cancer. It can also cause prostate cancer in men.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Stroke risk may depend on your height as a child
A new study from Denmark suggests that individuals who did not reach average height as children may be more exposed to stroke as adults.


Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
Common blood pressure drug may prevent type 1 diabetes
Researchers reveal that methyldopa — a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure — could also be used for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
Natural remedies for constipation
We look at some possible natural alternatives to laxatives for people looking to have a bowel movement. We also look at when to see a doctor.


Constipation
What are the different types of poop?
A look at different types of poop, which has a range of consistencies and odors. Learn more about the different types and what they mean here.
Natural remedies for constipation
We look at some possible natural alternatives to laxatives for people looking to have a bowel movement. We also look at when to see a doctor.


Diabetes Type 1
Common blood pressure drug may prevent type 1 diabetes
Researchers reveal that methyldopa — a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure — could also be used for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.


Eye Health / Blindness
What causes a buildup of pressure behind the eyes?
In this article, we look at reasons for feelings of pressure behind the eye, including a migraine or sinus infection. When should you see a doctor?


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
What are the different types of poop?
A look at different types of poop, which has a range of consistencies and odors. Learn more about the different types and what they mean here.
Natural remedies for constipation
We look at some possible natural alternatives to laxatives for people looking to have a bowel movement. We also look at when to see a doctor.


Genetics
Ovarian cancer: How your father's genes can affect your risk
New research finds that fathers can pass their daughters a genetic mutation that can cause ovarian cancer. It can also cause prostate cancer in men.


Headache / Migraine
What causes a buildup of pressure behind the eyes?
In this article, we look at reasons for feelings of pressure behind the eye, including a migraine or sinus infection. When should you see a doctor?


Hypertension
Common blood pressure drug may prevent type 1 diabetes
Researchers reveal that methyldopa — a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure — could also be used for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.


Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What are the different types of poop?
A look at different types of poop, which has a range of consistencies and odors. Learn more about the different types and what they mean here.


Immune System / Vaccines
Common blood pressure drug may prevent type 1 diabetes
Researchers reveal that methyldopa — a drug commonly used to lower blood pressure — could also be used for the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.
What are the health benefits of being creative?
From writing to dancing, creative activities can make our life more fun. Studies show that they can actually do wonders for our mental and physical health.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
What causes a buildup of pressure behind the eyes?
In this article, we look at reasons for feelings of pressure behind the eye, including a migraine or sinus infection. When should you see a doctor?


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
What side effects can result from interferon?
Interferon is used to treat several health conditions, but it has a range of side effects. We look at how these vary in severity and duration here.


Mental Health
What are the health benefits of being creative?
From writing to dancing, creative activities can make our life more fun. Studies show that they can actually do wonders for our mental and physical health.


Multiple Sclerosis
What side effects can result from interferon?
Interferon is used to treat several health conditions, but it has a range of side effects. We look at how these vary in severity and duration here.


Neurology / Neuroscience
What are the health benefits of being creative?
From writing to dancing, creative activities can make our life more fun. Studies show that they can actually do wonders for our mental and physical health.
How does exercise preserve the aging brain?
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to stronger white matter and better cognitive performance in a study of seniors with mild cognitive impairment.


Nutrition / Diet
Natural remedies for constipation
We look at some possible natural alternatives to laxatives for people looking to have a bowel movement. We also look at when to see a doctor.


Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer: How your father's genes can affect your risk
New research finds that fathers can pass their daughters a genetic mutation that can cause ovarian cancer. It can also cause prostate cancer in men.


Pharmacy / Pharmacist
What side effects can result from interferon?
Interferon is used to treat several health conditions, but it has a range of side effects. We look at how these vary in severity and duration here.


Psychology / Psychiatry
What are the health benefits of being creative?
From writing to dancing, creative activities can make our life more fun. Studies show that they can actually do wonders for our mental and physical health.


Rheumatology
What is golfer's elbow and how is it treated?
In this article, we look at medial epicondylitis, its symptoms, and causes. We also provide information on treatment and exercises for it.


Seniors / Aging
How does exercise preserve the aging brain?
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to stronger white matter and better cognitive performance in a study of seniors with mild cognitive impairment.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
What is golfer's elbow and how is it treated?
In this article, we look at medial epicondylitis, its symptoms, and causes. We also provide information on treatment and exercises for it.
How does exercise preserve the aging brain?
Higher cardiorespiratory fitness is tied to stronger white matter and better cognitive performance in a study of seniors with mild cognitive impairment.


Stroke
Stroke risk may depend on your height as a child
A new study from Denmark suggests that individuals who did not reach average height as children may be more exposed to stroke as adults.


Urology / Nephrology
What are the different types of poop?
A look at different types of poop, which has a range of consistencies and odors. Learn more about the different types and what they mean here.


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