MNT daily newsletter - March 31, 2018

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


Allergy
How to get rid of an allergic reaction on the face
An allergic reaction on the face can cause symptoms, such as red, raised bumps, swollen lips, and wheezing. They are often caused by beauty products or hay fever. Treatments include antihistamines, cool compresses, and corticosteroid creams. Reactions can be prevented by avoiding allergens and taking antihistamines.


Breast Cancer
New drug attacks cancer-causing genes
A new drug that targets cancer-causing genes may help to improve cancer survival rates. Researchers also hope that it might halt obesity-related cancers.


Cancer / Oncology
New drug attacks cancer-causing genes
A new drug that targets cancer-causing genes may help to improve cancer survival rates. Researchers also hope that it might halt obesity-related cancers.


Dermatology
Can humans have mange?
Microscopic mites can cause sarcoptic mange in animals. Humans get a different form of mange, called scabies. Symptoms include a rash, often around skin folds, intense itching, and burrow marks. Treatment for scabies includes using scabicide topical creams. Mites cannot live away from human skin for more than 3 days.
Is my pimple infected?
A pimple is more likely to become infected if it is popped. It could be caused by cystic acne or mistaken for a boil. An infected pimple is most annoying on sensitive areas such as the face or nose. Some can be treated at home, but more severe infections could be caused by staph bacteria and require medical treatment.
How to get rid of an allergic reaction on the face
An allergic reaction on the face can cause symptoms, such as red, raised bumps, swollen lips, and wheezing. They are often caused by beauty products or hay fever. Treatments include antihistamines, cool compresses, and corticosteroid creams. Reactions can be prevented by avoiding allergens and taking antihistamines.


Fertility
Are random erections normal?
Erections, or boners, can happen at any time and without stimulation. Males of all ages can experience random erections, often first thing in the morning. They may be caused by daily changes in testosterone levels. Here, we talk about the causes and management of random erections, and their link to erectile dysfunction


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Childhood friends may protect your adult health
New research suggests that spending time with your buddies as a kid may lead to a healthier weight and better blood pressure levels in adulthood.
New drug attacks cancer-causing genes
A new drug that targets cancer-causing genes may help to improve cancer survival rates. Researchers also hope that it might halt obesity-related cancers.


Food Allergy
How to get rid of an allergic reaction on the face
An allergic reaction on the face can cause symptoms, such as red, raised bumps, swollen lips, and wheezing. They are often caused by beauty products or hay fever. Treatments include antihistamines, cool compresses, and corticosteroid creams. Reactions can be prevented by avoiding allergens and taking antihistamines.


Heart Disease
Childhood friends may protect your adult health
New research suggests that spending time with your buddies as a kid may lead to a healthier weight and better blood pressure levels in adulthood.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Can humans have mange?
Microscopic mites can cause sarcoptic mange in animals. Humans get a different form of mange, called scabies. Symptoms include a rash, often around skin folds, intense itching, and burrow marks. Treatment for scabies includes using scabicide topical creams. Mites cannot live away from human skin for more than 3 days.


Lung Cancer
New drug attacks cancer-causing genes
A new drug that targets cancer-causing genes may help to improve cancer survival rates. Researchers also hope that it might halt obesity-related cancers.


Men's Health
Are random erections normal?
Erections, or boners, can happen at any time and without stimulation. Males of all ages can experience random erections, often first thing in the morning. They may be caused by daily changes in testosterone levels. Here, we talk about the causes and management of random erections, and their link to erectile dysfunction


Psychology / Psychiatry
Childhood friends may protect your adult health
New research suggests that spending time with your buddies as a kid may lead to a healthier weight and better blood pressure levels in adulthood.


Public Health
Childhood friends may protect your adult health
New research suggests that spending time with your buddies as a kid may lead to a healthier weight and better blood pressure levels in adulthood.


Sexual Health / STDs
Are random erections normal?
Erections, or boners, can happen at any time and without stimulation. Males of all ages can experience random erections, often first thing in the morning. They may be caused by daily changes in testosterone levels. Here, we talk about the causes and management of random erections, and their link to erectile dysfunction


Surgery
What to know about hiatal hernia surgery
Surgery is an effective way to treat a hiatal hernia, with a 90–95 percent success rate in relieving symptoms such as acid reflux and GERD. Laparoscopic repair is the most common procedure. Recovery takes several weeks but a person can often go home the same day. Learn about recovery times, complications, and outlook.


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