MNT daily newsletter - March 19, 2018

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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer: Obesity may hinder some treatments
Obesity, which is linked to lower survival in many cancers, may be why drugs that inhibit growth of blood vessels that feed cancer don't work, says study.


Cancer / Oncology
Breast cancer: Obesity may hinder some treatments
Obesity, which is linked to lower survival in many cancers, may be why drugs that inhibit growth of blood vessels that feed cancer don't work, says study.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
Is clove oil effective for toothache?
In this article, we look at the evidence for clove oil as a treatment for toothache, and investigate whether it has any possible side effects.
Can yogurt treat a yeast infection?
Yogurt is a popular home remedy for yeast infections, and research supports its use. Learn how it works, how to use it, and when to see a doctor here.
How to get rid of blood-filled pimples
Blood-filled pimples occur after someone picks, squeezes, or pops a regular pimple. Learn about how to treat and prevent them here.


Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms
A first-of-its kind study uses a transgender-specific questionnaire to assess the quality of life of those choosing gender reassignment surgery.
How to get rid of blood-filled pimples
Blood-filled pimples occur after someone picks, squeezes, or pops a regular pimple. Learn about how to treat and prevent them here.


Dentistry
Is clove oil effective for toothache?
In this article, we look at the evidence for clove oil as a treatment for toothache, and investigate whether it has any possible side effects.


Dermatology
How to get rid of blood-filled pimples
Blood-filled pimples occur after someone picks, squeezes, or pops a regular pimple. Learn about how to treat and prevent them here.
Sunburn and hell's itch: How to get relief
In rare cases, people with a sunburn may experience an extreme, deep, painful itching called hell's itch. Learn about treatment options and prevention.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
A big breakfast could aid weight loss, glucose control
Starting the day with a big breakfast, followed by a medium lunch and a small dinner, may benefit people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, new study finds.
Breast cancer: Obesity may hinder some treatments
Obesity, which is linked to lower survival in many cancers, may be why drugs that inhibit growth of blood vessels that feed cancer don't work, says study.
Targeting these brain cells may aid weight loss
Scientists may have found a new obesity treatment, after exploring mice's 'feed or flee' responses and finding that they could target the 'control switch.'
Low-calorie sweeteners may promote metabolic syndrome
New research now suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may actually help to increase fat formulation and lead to metabolic syndrome.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
What causes black specks in stool?
Black specks in stool can come from diet or something more serious, such as liver problems. Read about causes, symptoms, and when to see a doctor.


Hypertension
Low-calorie sweeteners may promote metabolic syndrome
New research now suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may actually help to increase fat formulation and lead to metabolic syndrome.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Can yogurt treat a yeast infection?
Yogurt is a popular home remedy for yeast infections, and research supports its use. Learn how it works, how to use it, and when to see a doctor here.


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
What causes black specks in stool?
Black specks in stool can come from diet or something more serious, such as liver problems. Read about causes, symptoms, and when to see a doctor.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Targeting these brain cells may aid weight loss
Scientists may have found a new obesity treatment, after exploring mice's 'feed or flee' responses and finding that they could target the 'control switch.'


Nutrition / Diet
A big breakfast could aid weight loss, glucose control
Starting the day with a big breakfast, followed by a medium lunch and a small dinner, may benefit people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, new study finds.
Low-calorie sweeteners may promote metabolic syndrome
New research now suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may actually help to increase fat formulation and lead to metabolic syndrome.


Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Targeting these brain cells may aid weight loss
Scientists may have found a new obesity treatment, after exploring mice's 'feed or flee' responses and finding that they could target the 'control switch.'


Psychology / Psychiatry
Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms
A first-of-its kind study uses a transgender-specific questionnaire to assess the quality of life of those choosing gender reassignment surgery.


Surgery
Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms
A first-of-its kind study uses a transgender-specific questionnaire to assess the quality of life of those choosing gender reassignment surgery.


Urology / Nephrology
What causes black specks in stool?
Black specks in stool can come from diet or something more serious, such as liver problems. Read about causes, symptoms, and when to see a doctor.


Vascular
Breast cancer: Obesity may hinder some treatments
Obesity, which is linked to lower survival in many cancers, may be why drugs that inhibit growth of blood vessels that feed cancer don't work, says study.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Transgender surgery can improve life for most, study confirms
A first-of-its kind study uses a transgender-specific questionnaire to assess the quality of life of those choosing gender reassignment surgery.
Can yogurt treat a yeast infection?
Yogurt is a popular home remedy for yeast infections, and research supports its use. Learn how it works, how to use it, and when to see a doctor here.


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