MNT daily newsletter - May 08, 2018

Medical News Today

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


Allergy
What causes burning eyes?
Burning eyes is stinging or irritation of the eyes. They can be uncomfortable and concerning. Treatment depends upon identifying the underlying cause. Common causes include dry eyes, allergies, and sun exposure. Here, we look at the different causes of burning eyes and how to treat them, including home remedies.


Alzheimer's / Dementia
Even mild TBI might raise dementia risk
A study that followed more than 350,000 veterans found a raised risk of dementia in those who had had TBI — even mild TBI without loss of consciousness.


Anxiety / Stress
Are people with diabetes, obesity predisposed to stress?
People living with diabetes and obesity may have a heightened stress response, a new study shows. Why is that, and could it stand in the way of treatment?
Why do I wake up gasping for air?
Waking up gasping for air can be a frightening experience, especially if it has never happened before. Fortunately, many underlying conditions, such as anxiety, sleep apnea, and GERD, are treatable. In this article, learn why a person wakes up gasping for air, what tips and medicines may help, and when to see a doctor.


Asthma
Why do I wake up gasping for air?
Waking up gasping for air can be a frightening experience, especially if it has never happened before. Fortunately, many underlying conditions, such as anxiety, sleep apnea, and GERD, are treatable. In this article, learn why a person wakes up gasping for air, what tips and medicines may help, and when to see a doctor.


Autism
Pupillary reflex may predict autism
A new study examines the pupillary light reflex in infants and concludes that the amount of light the pupil lets in may be an accurate autism predictor.


Biology / Biochemistry
Unlocking the secrets of a cancer-fighting flower
The Madagascar periwinkle produces a chemical that has long been used against cancer. Until now, no one knew how, making production slow and expensive.


Cancer / Oncology
Unlocking the secrets of a cancer-fighting flower
The Madagascar periwinkle produces a chemical that has long been used against cancer. Until now, no one knew how, making production slow and expensive.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
New research explains the mechanisms behind the much-acclaimed health benefits of walnuts. The study bears great news for our cardiometabolic health.


Diabetes
Are people with diabetes, obesity predisposed to stress?
People living with diabetes and obesity may have a heightened stress response, a new study shows. Why is that, and could it stand in the way of treatment?


Dry Eye
What causes burning eyes?
Burning eyes is stinging or irritation of the eyes. They can be uncomfortable and concerning. Treatment depends upon identifying the underlying cause. Common causes include dry eyes, allergies, and sun exposure. Here, we look at the different causes of burning eyes and how to treat them, including home remedies.


Emergency Medicine
Even mild TBI might raise dementia risk
A study that followed more than 350,000 veterans found a raised risk of dementia in those who had had TBI — even mild TBI without loss of consciousness.


Eye Health / Blindness
What causes burning eyes?
Burning eyes is stinging or irritation of the eyes. They can be uncomfortable and concerning. Treatment depends upon identifying the underlying cause. Common causes include dry eyes, allergies, and sun exposure. Here, we look at the different causes of burning eyes and how to treat them, including home remedies.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Are people with diabetes, obesity predisposed to stress?
People living with diabetes and obesity may have a heightened stress response, a new study shows. Why is that, and could it stand in the way of treatment?


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
New research explains the mechanisms behind the much-acclaimed health benefits of walnuts. The study bears great news for our cardiometabolic health.


Heart Disease
How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
New research explains the mechanisms behind the much-acclaimed health benefits of walnuts. The study bears great news for our cardiometabolic health.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
What causes burning eyes?
Burning eyes is stinging or irritation of the eyes. They can be uncomfortable and concerning. Treatment depends upon identifying the underlying cause. Common causes include dry eyes, allergies, and sun exposure. Here, we look at the different causes of burning eyes and how to treat them, including home remedies.


Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Pupillary reflex may predict autism
A new study examines the pupillary light reflex in infants and concludes that the amount of light the pupil lets in may be an accurate autism predictor.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Even mild TBI might raise dementia risk
A study that followed more than 350,000 veterans found a raised risk of dementia in those who had had TBI — even mild TBI without loss of consciousness.
Pupillary reflex may predict autism
A new study examines the pupillary light reflex in infants and concludes that the amount of light the pupil lets in may be an accurate autism predictor.


Nutrition / Diet
How walnuts benefit your gut bacteria and overall health
New research explains the mechanisms behind the much-acclaimed health benefits of walnuts. The study bears great news for our cardiometabolic health.


Pediatrics / Children's Health
Umbilical granuloma: When to see a doctor
An umbilical granuloma is a common abnormality that looks like a red, moist lump of tissue on the navel. They frequently occur in newborns and rarely form in adults. Here, learn how to care for an umbilical granuloma. We also explore signs of infection, when to see a doctor, and available treatment options.
Pupillary reflex may predict autism
A new study examines the pupillary light reflex in infants and concludes that the amount of light the pupil lets in may be an accurate autism predictor.


Respiratory
Why do I wake up gasping for air?
Waking up gasping for air can be a frightening experience, especially if it has never happened before. Fortunately, many underlying conditions, such as anxiety, sleep apnea, and GERD, are treatable. In this article, learn why a person wakes up gasping for air, what tips and medicines may help, and when to see a doctor.


Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Why do I wake up gasping for air?
Waking up gasping for air can be a frightening experience, especially if it has never happened before. Fortunately, many underlying conditions, such as anxiety, sleep apnea, and GERD, are treatable. In this article, learn why a person wakes up gasping for air, what tips and medicines may help, and when to see a doctor.


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