MNT daily newsletter - March 13, 2018

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Anxiety / Stress
Why is my eyebrow twitching?
Eyebrow twitching may result from everyday factors, such as caffeine, or disorders such as hemifacial spasm. Learn about causes and when to see a doctor.


Autism
Autism: Anti-cancer drug may improve social behavior
Romidepsin, a compound that is already approved for treating cancer, reversed social deficits in a mouse model of autism by restoring gene expression.


Back Pain
Middle back pain: Causes and relief
Learn about 13 causes of middle back pain and discover techniques to find relief. Common causes include poor posture, arthritis, and herniated disks.


Blood / Hematology
What causes Bence Jones protein in urine?
Learn about the Bence Jones protein urine test that is used to help diagnose multiple myeloma. What can you expect from the test and the results?


Body Aches
Middle back pain: Causes and relief
Learn about 13 causes of middle back pain and discover techniques to find relief. Common causes include poor posture, arthritis, and herniated disks.


Cancer / Oncology
Autism: Anti-cancer drug may improve social behavior
Romidepsin, a compound that is already approved for treating cancer, reversed social deficits in a mouse model of autism by restoring gene expression.
What causes Bence Jones protein in urine?
Learn about the Bence Jones protein urine test that is used to help diagnose multiple myeloma. What can you expect from the test and the results?


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Over 400,000 U.S. deaths per year caused by lead exposure
The health risks of lead exposure might be worse than we thought; researchers estimate that it could kill more than 400,000 adults in the U.S. each year.
These antibiotics may endanger vascular health
Researchers in Sweden and Denmark find new evidence that suggests that a type of antibiotic can increase the risk of a potentially fatal vascular disease.
Death risk increased with two blood pressure drugs
Researchers reveal that two classes of medication used to treat hypertension could raise blood pressure variability, which may increase the risk of death.


Dermatology
What to expect when you have shingles
Shingles normally lasts 3 to 5 weeks, but there are some factors that may affect how long it takes to heal. Learn more about what to expect.
Why is my eyebrow twitching?
Eyebrow twitching may result from everyday factors, such as caffeine, or disorders such as hemifacial spasm. Learn about causes and when to see a doctor.


Endocrinology
The best diets for Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Learn about what foods to eat and what foods to avoid to help alleviate symptoms of Hashimoto's disease. Do gluten-free or low-GI diets help?


Eye Health / Blindness
Why is my eyebrow twitching?
Eyebrow twitching may result from everyday factors, such as caffeine, or disorders such as hemifacial spasm. Learn about causes and when to see a doctor.


Genetics
Autism: Anti-cancer drug may improve social behavior
Romidepsin, a compound that is already approved for treating cancer, reversed social deficits in a mouse model of autism by restoring gene expression.


Heart Disease
Over 400,000 U.S. deaths per year caused by lead exposure
The health risks of lead exposure might be worse than we thought; researchers estimate that it could kill more than 400,000 adults in the U.S. each year.
Death risk increased with two blood pressure drugs
Researchers reveal that two classes of medication used to treat hypertension could raise blood pressure variability, which may increase the risk of death.


Hypertension
Death risk increased with two blood pressure drugs
Researchers reveal that two classes of medication used to treat hypertension could raise blood pressure variability, which may increase the risk of death.


Hypothyroid
The best diets for Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Learn about what foods to eat and what foods to avoid to help alleviate symptoms of Hashimoto's disease. Do gluten-free or low-GI diets help?


Immune System / Vaccines
Have scientists found an answer to chronic pain?
Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition that affects up to 1 in 10 Americans. Researchers untangle the pathways involved and design a potential treatment.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
These antibiotics may endanger vascular health
Researchers in Sweden and Denmark find new evidence that suggests that a type of antibiotic can increase the risk of a potentially fatal vascular disease.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Have scientists found an answer to chronic pain?
Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition that affects up to 1 in 10 Americans. Researchers untangle the pathways involved and design a potential treatment.


Nutrition / Diet
The best diets for Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Learn about what foods to eat and what foods to avoid to help alleviate symptoms of Hashimoto's disease. Do gluten-free or low-GI diets help?


Pain / Anesthetics
Have scientists found an answer to chronic pain?
Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition that affects up to 1 in 10 Americans. Researchers untangle the pathways involved and design a potential treatment.


Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Autism: Anti-cancer drug may improve social behavior
Romidepsin, a compound that is already approved for treating cancer, reversed social deficits in a mouse model of autism by restoring gene expression.


Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Death risk increased with two blood pressure drugs
Researchers reveal that two classes of medication used to treat hypertension could raise blood pressure variability, which may increase the risk of death.


Public Health
Over 400,000 U.S. deaths per year caused by lead exposure
The health risks of lead exposure might be worse than we thought; researchers estimate that it could kill more than 400,000 adults in the U.S. each year.


Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
Middle back pain: Causes and relief
Learn about 13 causes of middle back pain and discover techniques to find relief. Common causes include poor posture, arthritis, and herniated disks.


Seniors / Aging
Middle back pain: Causes and relief
Learn about 13 causes of middle back pain and discover techniques to find relief. Common causes include poor posture, arthritis, and herniated disks.


Shingles
What to expect when you have shingles
Shingles normally lasts 3 to 5 weeks, but there are some factors that may affect how long it takes to heal. Learn more about what to expect.


Urology / Nephrology
What causes Bence Jones protein in urine?
Learn about the Bence Jones protein urine test that is used to help diagnose multiple myeloma. What can you expect from the test and the results?


Water - Air Quality / Agriculture
Over 400,000 U.S. deaths per year caused by lead exposure
The health risks of lead exposure might be worse than we thought; researchers estimate that it could kill more than 400,000 adults in the U.S. each year.


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