MNT daily newsletter - April 18, 2018

Medical News Today

Dear S.C.T.C,

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


Biology / Biochemistry
Am I nonbinary?
Many people choose to define their gender outside of biological sex. They conceptualize their gender identity based on psychological and social, as well as biological factors. These have developed over time and led to different definitions, terminology, and identities beyond traditional male and female categories.


Blood / Hematology
How to increase hemoglobin: Home remedies
A variety of conditions and lifestyle factors can lead to a reduction in hemoglobin. Common causes include anemia, pregnancy, and thyroid conditions. One way to increase hemoglobin is to consume more iron and folate. Here, learn other ways to boost hemoglobin levels. We also describe normal ranges for men and women.


Body Aches
What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a nervous system condition that causes widespread pain in the body. Attacks can vary in severity. Polymyalgia is an autoimmune condition that causes similar painful symptoms in the neck, shoulder, and hip muscles. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these conditions here.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Nut lovers rejoice: Your favorite snack protects your heart
Nuts are widely considered beneficial to the heart. A new study dives deeper into the specifics and finds out exactly what nuts can do for our tickers.


Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
New drug halves previously untreatable migraine attacks
A new compound, called erenumab, was found to be successful in treating migraines for which other treatments had previously failed.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
How to relieve fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain. The pain caused by fibromyalgia may be treated with specific pain relief drugs, or with natural methods, such as acupuncture and exercise. In this article, learn about scientifically proven methods to improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms.


Depression
Ketamine nasal spray could fight depression fast
Could a fast-acting new drug curb serious depression symptoms, including suicidal thoughts? A recent study says 'yes,' but questions of safety arise.


Dermatology
Female pattern baldness: Treatment and genetics
While most women lose between 50 and 100 strands of hair per day, this hair is usually quickly replaced by new growth. When bald patches or thinning occurs, however, it may be a sign of female pattern baldness. In this article, learn more about the common causes and treatment of hair loss in women.


Fibromyalgia
How to relieve fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain. The pain caused by fibromyalgia may be treated with specific pain relief drugs, or with natural methods, such as acupuncture and exercise. In this article, learn about scientifically proven methods to improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms.
What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a nervous system condition that causes widespread pain in the body. Attacks can vary in severity. Polymyalgia is an autoimmune condition that causes similar painful symptoms in the neck, shoulder, and hip muscles. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these conditions here.


Headache / Migraine
New drug halves previously untreatable migraine attacks
A new compound, called erenumab, was found to be successful in treating migraines for which other treatments had previously failed.


Heart Disease
Nut lovers rejoice: Your favorite snack protects your heart
Nuts are widely considered beneficial to the heart. A new study dives deeper into the specifics and finds out exactly what nuts can do for our tickers.


Immune System / Vaccines
What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a nervous system condition that causes widespread pain in the body. Attacks can vary in severity. Polymyalgia is an autoimmune condition that causes similar painful symptoms in the neck, shoulder, and hip muscles. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these conditions here.


Mental Health
Ketamine nasal spray could fight depression fast
Could a fast-acting new drug curb serious depression symptoms, including suicidal thoughts? A recent study says 'yes,' but questions of safety arise.


Neurology / Neuroscience
How to relieve fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain. The pain caused by fibromyalgia may be treated with specific pain relief drugs, or with natural methods, such as acupuncture and exercise. In this article, learn about scientifically proven methods to improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms.
New drug halves previously untreatable migraine attacks
A new compound, called erenumab, was found to be successful in treating migraines for which other treatments had previously failed.
What is the difference between polymyalgia and fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia is a nervous system condition that causes widespread pain in the body. Attacks can vary in severity. Polymyalgia is an autoimmune condition that causes similar painful symptoms in the neck, shoulder, and hip muscles. Learn more about the similarities and differences between these conditions here.


Nutrition / Diet
Type 2 diabetes: Late breakfast could drive obesity
New research suggests that eating breakfast later may drive a preference for late rising and retiring, which is linked to higher BMI in type 2 diabetes.
Nut lovers rejoice: Your favorite snack protects your heart
Nuts are widely considered beneficial to the heart. A new study dives deeper into the specifics and finds out exactly what nuts can do for our tickers.


Pain / Anesthetics
How to relieve fibromyalgia pain
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain. The pain caused by fibromyalgia may be treated with specific pain relief drugs, or with natural methods, such as acupuncture and exercise. In this article, learn about scientifically proven methods to improve fibromyalgia pain symptoms.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Ketamine nasal spray could fight depression fast
Could a fast-acting new drug curb serious depression symptoms, including suicidal thoughts? A recent study says 'yes,' but questions of safety arise.


Public Health
Am I nonbinary?
Many people choose to define their gender outside of biological sex. They conceptualize their gender identity based on psychological and social, as well as biological factors. These have developed over time and led to different definitions, terminology, and identities beyond traditional male and female categories.


Seniors / Aging
Female pattern baldness: Treatment and genetics
While most women lose between 50 and 100 strands of hair per day, this hair is usually quickly replaced by new growth. When bald patches or thinning occurs, however, it may be a sign of female pattern baldness. In this article, learn more about the common causes and treatment of hair loss in women.


Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Type 2 diabetes: Late breakfast could drive obesity
New research suggests that eating breakfast later may drive a preference for late rising and retiring, which is linked to higher BMI in type 2 diabetes.


Women's Health / Gynecology
Female pattern baldness: Treatment and genetics
While most women lose between 50 and 100 strands of hair per day, this hair is usually quickly replaced by new growth. When bald patches or thinning occurs, however, it may be a sign of female pattern baldness. In this article, learn more about the common causes and treatment of hair loss in women.


Chat with MNT on Facebook Messenger

Get the latest MNT news in Facebook Messenger. Chat with us now!

Just send us a message from our Facebook page.

Alternatively, use this link to chat directly on Messenger.


You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed through your MNT account on our web site, Medical News Today. If you wish to alter any of your subscription details (name, email address etc) or chosen news categories, please log into log into your newsletter preferences page.

To unsubscribe from these newsletters immediately, please click here.

No comments:

Post a Comment