Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for April 28, 2018. |
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| Dear S.C.T.C, |
| Anxiety / Stress |
| How to treat esophageal spasms Esophageal spasms can occur after a person eats certain foods, but can also be triggered by stress, medications, or GERD. Spasms of the esophagus can be treated using medications or natural remedies, such as peppermint oil. Avoiding trigger foods can help prevent them. Surgery is only recommended in severe cases. |
| Autism |
| Latest CDC autism figures show 15 percent rise After conducting the largest study of its kind, the CDC may revise their estimates for autism prevalence. Is autism on the rise, or is diagnosis improving? |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiology |
| Do compression stockings help to treat varicose veins? Doctors often recommend compression stockings to improve circulation, prevent varicose veins from becoming worse, and reduce pain and discomfort. They may be knee-high or thigh-high, and various types exert different pressures. We discuss the pros and cons of compression stockings. Learn to choose the right ones here. |
| Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine |
| Is coconut oil a laxative? Coconut oil has many different uses. Nutritionally, it is considered healthful in moderate amounts, so may be worth a try to relieve constipation. However, any evidence that coconut oil works for constipation is anecdotal. Learn more about coconut oil for constipation and some other lifestyle changes that may help. |
| Constipation |
| Is coconut oil a laxative? Coconut oil has many different uses. Nutritionally, it is considered healthful in moderate amounts, so may be worth a try to relieve constipation. However, any evidence that coconut oil works for constipation is anecdotal. Learn more about coconut oil for constipation and some other lifestyle changes that may help. |
| Dentistry |
| How long does it take to recover from a wisdom tooth extraction? Removal of the wisdom teeth is a common dental surgery, and there is a variety of reasons for doing it. The most common reason is that there is not enough room in the mouth for the teeth to grow, which causes pain. This article looks at how long it takes to recover after having wisdom teeth out and how to speed it up. |
| Depression |
| How to treat esophageal spasms Esophageal spasms can occur after a person eats certain foods, but can also be triggered by stress, medications, or GERD. Spasms of the esophagus can be treated using medications or natural remedies, such as peppermint oil. Avoiding trigger foods can help prevent them. Surgery is only recommended in severe cases. |
| Ear, Nose and Throat |
| How to treat esophageal spasms Esophageal spasms can occur after a person eats certain foods, but can also be triggered by stress, medications, or GERD. Spasms of the esophagus can be treated using medications or natural remedies, such as peppermint oil. Avoiding trigger foods can help prevent them. Surgery is only recommended in severe cases. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| Why does my urine feel hot? Urine is normally warm because it comes from inside the body, which has a core temperature of 98.6°F. Hot urine occurs when urine is hotter than normal, such as during a fever, or when a person has a burning feeling while urinating. This is often caused by an infection, and the causes can differ between men and women. | Is coconut oil a laxative? Coconut oil has many different uses. Nutritionally, it is considered healthful in moderate amounts, so may be worth a try to relieve constipation. However, any evidence that coconut oil works for constipation is anecdotal. Learn more about coconut oil for constipation and some other lifestyle changes that may help. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Predicting psychosis: Brain folds hold the key Catching psychosis at an early stage is the key to successful treatment. Examining communication between folds on the cortex may predict those at risk. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Is coconut oil a laxative? Coconut oil has many different uses. Nutritionally, it is considered healthful in moderate amounts, so may be worth a try to relieve constipation. However, any evidence that coconut oil works for constipation is anecdotal. Learn more about coconut oil for constipation and some other lifestyle changes that may help. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| How to treat esophageal spasms Esophageal spasms can occur after a person eats certain foods, but can also be triggered by stress, medications, or GERD. Spasms of the esophagus can be treated using medications or natural remedies, such as peppermint oil. Avoiding trigger foods can help prevent them. Surgery is only recommended in severe cases. |
| Pregnancy / Obstetrics |
| Causes of stomach tightening during each trimester There are a variety of reasons a woman may feel her stomach is tightening when she is pregnant, ranging from gas and constipation to round ligament pain and Braxton-Hicks contractions. In this article, learn about the causes and symptoms, how to relieve discomfort, and when symptoms might mean seeing a doctor. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| Predicting psychosis: Brain folds hold the key Catching psychosis at an early stage is the key to successful treatment. Examining communication between folds on the cortex may predict those at risk. |
| Public Health |
| Latest CDC autism figures show 15 percent rise After conducting the largest study of its kind, the CDC may revise their estimates for autism prevalence. Is autism on the rise, or is diagnosis improving? |
| Sexual Health / STDs |
| Why does my urine feel hot? Urine is normally warm because it comes from inside the body, which has a core temperature of 98.6°F. Hot urine occurs when urine is hotter than normal, such as during a fever, or when a person has a burning feeling while urinating. This is often caused by an infection, and the causes can differ between men and women. |
| Urology / Nephrology |
| Why does my urine feel hot? Urine is normally warm because it comes from inside the body, which has a core temperature of 98.6°F. Hot urine occurs when urine is hotter than normal, such as during a fever, or when a person has a burning feeling while urinating. This is often caused by an infection, and the causes can differ between men and women. |
| Vascular |
| Do compression stockings help to treat varicose veins? Doctors often recommend compression stockings to improve circulation, prevent varicose veins from becoming worse, and reduce pain and discomfort. They may be knee-high or thigh-high, and various types exert different pressures. We discuss the pros and cons of compression stockings. Learn to choose the right ones here. |
| Women's Health / Gynecology |
| Causes of stomach tightening during each trimester There are a variety of reasons a woman may feel her stomach is tightening when she is pregnant, ranging from gas and constipation to round ligament pain and Braxton-Hicks contractions. In this article, learn about the causes and symptoms, how to relieve discomfort, and when symptoms might mean seeing a doctor. |
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