Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for May 04, 2018. |
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| Allergy |
| What causes itchy fingers? There are many reasons for itchy fingers, including allergic reactions and skin conditions. Depending on the cause, the itchiness may appear alongside redness, scaly skin, or small blisters. A person can treat itching fingers with various creams or tablets. Learn more about causes and getting rid of itchiness here. |
| Anxiety / Stress |
| How to handle imposter syndrome Doubt can be useful in developing a realistic self-image, but some have an exaggerated sense of doubt about their achievements and fear that others will expose them as frauds. This is called impostor syndrome, and anyone can be affected, regardless of their job or social status. Here, learn several ways to overcome it. | Five weird things you might do in your sleep Many people engage in strange behaviors during sleep. From the mildly embarrassing to the downright dangerous — learn more about them in this Spotlight. | Seasonal affective disorder: Why brown-eyed women are at risk Two studies shed new light on seasonal affective disorder, concluding that brown-eyed women may be particularly prone to the condition. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Trauma death risk higher in people with type O blood According to the latest study, individuals who are blood type O are at a higher risk of death following severe trauma than those of other blood types. |
| Depression |
| Seasonal affective disorder: Why brown-eyed women are at risk Two studies shed new light on seasonal affective disorder, concluding that brown-eyed women may be particularly prone to the condition. |
| Dermatology |
| What causes itchy fingers? There are many reasons for itchy fingers, including allergic reactions and skin conditions. Depending on the cause, the itchiness may appear alongside redness, scaly skin, or small blisters. A person can treat itching fingers with various creams or tablets. Learn more about causes and getting rid of itchiness here. |
| Emergency Medicine |
| Trauma death risk higher in people with type O blood According to the latest study, individuals who are blood type O are at a higher risk of death following severe trauma than those of other blood types. |
| Eye Health / Blindness |
| Can the eyes really turn purple? Alexandria's genesis is a fake condition that began in 2005 with a rumor spread online. Supposedly, a genetic mutation can turn a person into a "perfect" being with purple eyes. We describe this myth and real conditions that can alter the color of the eyes. Learn why eye color may change and when to see a doctor here. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| A 'metabolic switch' may explain why fasting boosts gut health A study of mice shows that fasting for a day increases stem cell function in the gut by switching on fatty acid oxidation that can also be drug-activated. | How do you stop hunger pains? Many people experience hunger pangs (also called hunger pains) even when they do not need food. The gnawing sensation and contractions in the stomach are the body's way of signaling that it needs more nutrients. They have a range of causes and will typically subside with eating. Learn more about hunger pangs here. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| How gray hair is linked to the immune system A recent study investigating the mouse genome accidentally stumbles across clues as to why people might go gray following illness or stress. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Five weird things you might do in your sleep Many people engage in strange behaviors during sleep. From the mildly embarrassing to the downright dangerous — learn more about them in this Spotlight. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| A 'metabolic switch' may explain why fasting boosts gut health A study of mice shows that fasting for a day increases stem cell function in the gut by switching on fatty acid oxidation that can also be drug-activated. | How do you stop hunger pains? Many people experience hunger pangs (also called hunger pains) even when they do not need food. The gnawing sensation and contractions in the stomach are the body's way of signaling that it needs more nutrients. They have a range of causes and will typically subside with eating. Learn more about hunger pangs here. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| How to handle imposter syndrome Doubt can be useful in developing a realistic self-image, but some have an exaggerated sense of doubt about their achievements and fear that others will expose them as frauds. This is called impostor syndrome, and anyone can be affected, regardless of their job or social status. Here, learn several ways to overcome it. | Seasonal affective disorder: Why brown-eyed women are at risk Two studies shed new light on seasonal affective disorder, concluding that brown-eyed women may be particularly prone to the condition. |
| Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia |
| Five weird things you might do in your sleep Many people engage in strange behaviors during sleep. From the mildly embarrassing to the downright dangerous — learn more about them in this Spotlight. | How do you stop hunger pains? Many people experience hunger pangs (also called hunger pains) even when they do not need food. The gnawing sensation and contractions in the stomach are the body's way of signaling that it needs more nutrients. They have a range of causes and will typically subside with eating. Learn more about hunger pangs here. |
| Stem Cell Research |
| A 'metabolic switch' may explain why fasting boosts gut health A study of mice shows that fasting for a day increases stem cell function in the gut by switching on fatty acid oxidation that can also be drug-activated. |
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