Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for April 10, 2018. |
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| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| Alzheimer's: Scientists find the cause of evening agitation A new study in mice shows that manipulating a biological clock circuit alters patterns of aggressiveness that mimic those of humans with Alzheimer's. |
| Anxiety / Stress |
| Even minor stress can impact long-term health, study warns A new study warns that holding on to small, daily frustrations and allowing negative emotions to perpetuate can truly harm our health in the long run. |
| Biology / Biochemistry |
| Is blood actually blue? Some people believe that blood is blue when it is in the body and only turns red when it interacts with oxygen in the air. In this article, we investigate this and other myths and facts about the blood. Which animals have blue blood? How much blood is in the human body? Why is blood red? Find out all this and more. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Plasmapheresis: Side effects and how it works Plasmapheresis involves removing some plasma from the blood for donation. This plasma can be used to treat a range of medical conditions, including myeloma and some issues affecting the kidneys, the brain, or the nervous system. Here, learn how plasmapheresis works, what to expect, and how to prepare. | Is blood actually blue? Some people believe that blood is blue when it is in the body and only turns red when it interacts with oxygen in the air. In this article, we investigate this and other myths and facts about the blood. Which animals have blue blood? How much blood is in the human body? Why is blood red? Find out all this and more. | What are diastole and systole in blood pressure? A person's blood pressure is measured by the balance between diastolic and systolic pressure in the heart. The current guidelines say that a normal range is under 120/80 mm Hg. Here, we discuss the difference between diastole and systole and the risks of hypertension (high) and hypotension (low) blood pressure. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| How can we stop fat cells from fueling cancer? Understanding just how cancer uses our body's metabolism against us is challenging. A new study describes how tumors use fat cells to power their growth. |
| Diabetes |
| Diabetes skin patch could abolish finger-prick tests Researchers have created a skin patch that can measure glucose levels from hair follicles, bringing us one step closer to needle-less glucose monitoring. |
| Genetics |
| Is blood actually blue? Some people believe that blood is blue when it is in the body and only turns red when it interacts with oxygen in the air. In this article, we investigate this and other myths and facts about the blood. Which animals have blue blood? How much blood is in the human body? Why is blood red? Find out all this and more. |
| Headache / Migraine |
| Thunderclap headache caused by the world's hottest chili pepper A new study explores the 'unusual' case of the man who ate the hottest chili pepper in the world and experienced thunderclap headache as a result. |
| Medical Devices / Diagnostics |
| Diabetes skin patch could abolish finger-prick tests Researchers have created a skin patch that can measure glucose levels from hair follicles, bringing us one step closer to needle-less glucose monitoring. |
| Medical Innovation |
| Diabetes skin patch could abolish finger-prick tests Researchers have created a skin patch that can measure glucose levels from hair follicles, bringing us one step closer to needle-less glucose monitoring. |
| Mental Health |
| Even minor stress can impact long-term health, study warns A new study warns that holding on to small, daily frustrations and allowing negative emotions to perpetuate can truly harm our health in the long run. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Alzheimer's: Scientists find the cause of evening agitation A new study in mice shows that manipulating a biological clock circuit alters patterns of aggressiveness that mimic those of humans with Alzheimer's. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Thunderclap headache caused by the world's hottest chili pepper A new study explores the 'unusual' case of the man who ate the hottest chili pepper in the world and experienced thunderclap headache as a result. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| What causes calf muscle pain? Calf muscle pain is often caused by overuse or a sports injury. However, it can also indicate an underlying medical issue, including deep vein thrombosis or diabetic neuropathy. Learn more about the causes of calf muscle pain, as well as what stretches can provide relief and when you should see a doctor. |
| Prostate / Prostate Cancer |
| How can we stop fat cells from fueling cancer? Understanding just how cancer uses our body's metabolism against us is challenging. A new study describes how tumors use fat cells to power their growth. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| Even minor stress can impact long-term health, study warns A new study warns that holding on to small, daily frustrations and allowing negative emotions to perpetuate can truly harm our health in the long run. |
| Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy |
| What causes calf muscle pain? Calf muscle pain is often caused by overuse or a sports injury. However, it can also indicate an underlying medical issue, including deep vein thrombosis or diabetic neuropathy. Learn more about the causes of calf muscle pain, as well as what stretches can provide relief and when you should see a doctor. |
| Seniors / Aging |
| Even minor stress can impact long-term health, study warns A new study warns that holding on to small, daily frustrations and allowing negative emotions to perpetuate can truly harm our health in the long run. | What are diastole and systole in blood pressure? A person's blood pressure is measured by the balance between diastolic and systolic pressure in the heart. The current guidelines say that a normal range is under 120/80 mm Hg. Here, we discuss the difference between diastole and systole and the risks of hypertension (high) and hypotension (low) blood pressure. |
| Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia |
| Alzheimer's: Scientists find the cause of evening agitation A new study in mice shows that manipulating a biological clock circuit alters patterns of aggressiveness that mimic those of humans with Alzheimer's. |
| Sports Medicine / Fitness |
| What causes calf muscle pain? Calf muscle pain is often caused by overuse or a sports injury. However, it can also indicate an underlying medical issue, including deep vein thrombosis or diabetic neuropathy. Learn more about the causes of calf muscle pain, as well as what stretches can provide relief and when you should see a doctor. |
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