MNT daily newsletter - March 06, 2018

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Welcome to today's MNT newsletter, containing the most recent headlines from your chosen news categories.




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Alzheimer's / Dementia
Head injuries may lead to early Alzheimer's
Amid rising worries that sports-related head injuries may damage health long-term, a new study suggests that they may be tied to the onset of dementia.


Biology / Biochemistry
Red wine compound may 'inhibit' poxviruses
A high concentration of resveratrol — which is a compound found in many food plants — can reduce replication of two poxviruses in human cells, study finds.
How much blood is in the human body?
Everyone has a different amount of blood in their body depending on their age and size. How many pints does the average person have? How much can you lose?


Blood / Hematology
How much blood is in the human body?
Everyone has a different amount of blood in their body depending on their age and size. How many pints does the average person have? How much can you lose?
Type 2 diabetes: New guidelines lower blood sugar control levels
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians recommend that clinicians aim for moderate blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.


Genetics
Why do our brains age? These genes may hold the answer
New research identifies more than 250 genes involved in brain aging. One gene, in particular, may explain why our cognition tends to decline as we age.
What is the average height for women?
A detailed look at the average heights for women around the world. We also explore how factors such as genetics and nutrition impact height.


Huntington's Disease
Could fasting help to treat Huntington's disease?
Restricting food intake to a set time period every day could help to clear the brain of a protein that causes Huntington's disease, new research suggests.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Red wine compound may 'inhibit' poxviruses
A high concentration of resveratrol — which is a compound found in many food plants — can reduce replication of two poxviruses in human cells, study finds.


Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Type 2 diabetes: New guidelines lower blood sugar control levels
New guidelines from the American College of Physicians recommend that clinicians aim for moderate blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.


Men's Health
How long do genital warts last? What to know
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. They can last months or even years. Learn more about how treatment can speed up recovery.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Could fasting help to treat Huntington's disease?
Restricting food intake to a set time period every day could help to clear the brain of a protein that causes Huntington's disease, new research suggests.
Why do our brains age? These genes may hold the answer
New research identifies more than 250 genes involved in brain aging. One gene, in particular, may explain why our cognition tends to decline as we age.
Head injuries may lead to early Alzheimer's
Amid rising worries that sports-related head injuries may damage health long-term, a new study suggests that they may be tied to the onset of dementia.


Nutrition / Diet
Could fasting help to treat Huntington's disease?
Restricting food intake to a set time period every day could help to clear the brain of a protein that causes Huntington's disease, new research suggests.
Red wine compound may 'inhibit' poxviruses
A high concentration of resveratrol — which is a compound found in many food plants — can reduce replication of two poxviruses in human cells, study finds.
What is the average height for women?
A detailed look at the average heights for women around the world. We also explore how factors such as genetics and nutrition impact height.


Osteoarthritis
What causes pain behind the knee?
Pain in the back of the knee can have many causes, including Baker's cyst and muscle injuries. Learn more about causes, how to treat it, and outlook.


Pain / Anesthetics
What causes pain behind the knee?
Pain in the back of the knee can have many causes, including Baker's cyst and muscle injuries. Learn more about causes, how to treat it, and outlook.


Rheumatoid Arthritis
What causes pain behind the knee?
Pain in the back of the knee can have many causes, including Baker's cyst and muscle injuries. Learn more about causes, how to treat it, and outlook.


Seniors / Aging
Why do our brains age? These genes may hold the answer
New research identifies more than 250 genes involved in brain aging. One gene, in particular, may explain why our cognition tends to decline as we age.


Sexual Health / STDs
How long do genital warts last? What to know
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. They can last months or even years. Learn more about how treatment can speed up recovery.


Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Is sleeping with socks on good for you?
Are there benefits to sleeping with socks on? Are there risks? Read on to find out the science behind why socks at bedtime might be good for you.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
What causes pain behind the knee?
Pain in the back of the knee can have many causes, including Baker's cyst and muscle injuries. Learn more about causes, how to treat it, and outlook.
Head injuries may lead to early Alzheimer's
Amid rising worries that sports-related head injuries may damage health long-term, a new study suggests that they may be tied to the onset of dementia.


Vascular
Is sleeping with socks on good for you?
Are there benefits to sleeping with socks on? Are there risks? Read on to find out the science behind why socks at bedtime might be good for you.


Women's Health / Gynecology
What is the average height for women?
A detailed look at the average heights for women around the world. We also explore how factors such as genetics and nutrition impact height.
How long do genital warts last? What to know
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. They can last months or even years. Learn more about how treatment can speed up recovery.


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