MNT daily newsletter - July 09, 2018

Medical News Today

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


Alzheimer's / Dementia
Common cause of dementia may be treatable
A study saw that drugs that stabilize the cells lining small blood vessels in the brain reversed symptoms of a common cause of stroke and dementia in rats.


Biology / Biochemistry
Cancer: 'Intelligent drug delivery' is on its way
Scientists have demonstrated a precision targeting system that only releases anticancer drugs when it encounters two tumor conditions in the right order.
Hair-like cell structure may drive melanoma
While studying the epigenetic changes associated with melanoma, researchers found an unexpected link with hair-like projections on cells called cilia.


Blood / Hematology
What does a serum albumin test tell you?
A serum albumin test measures the levels of albumin in the blood. It is done to check for liver disease if other symptoms like unexpected weight loss are present. The test is safe overall while low albumin levels may indicate an underlying health problem. Treatment may be needed if levels are outside the normal range.


Breast Cancer
Glue-like protein may be key to drug-resistant breast cancer
A Ph.D. student may have uncovered the reason why some breast cancers become drug-resistant. The answer may lie in a glue-like protein called fibronectin.


Cancer / Oncology
Cancer: 'Intelligent drug delivery' is on its way
Scientists have demonstrated a precision targeting system that only releases anticancer drugs when it encounters two tumor conditions in the right order.
Glue-like protein may be key to drug-resistant breast cancer
A Ph.D. student may have uncovered the reason why some breast cancers become drug-resistant. The answer may lie in a glue-like protein called fibronectin.
Hair-like cell structure may drive melanoma
While studying the epigenetic changes associated with melanoma, researchers found an unexpected link with hair-like projections on cells called cilia.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
How to treat anxiety naturally
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States, affecting millions of people every year. Conventional treatment options include therapy and medication, but there are also many natural remedies available. In this article, learn how to treat anxiety naturally.
What can I do to make my cough go away?
It is common to have a mild cough at times. People can often treat a cough at home with remedies that include ginger, thyme, and slippery elm. Other natural treatments include steam inhalation and dietary changes. Here, learn more about the natural remedies for a cough and how to prevent them in the first place.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
A savory starter could help you to make better food choices
Umami, or savory, is the fifth basic taste that we can perceive, alongside sweet, bitter, salty, and sour. Can umami foods influence our eating choices?


Flu / Cold / SARS
What can I do to make my cough go away?
It is common to have a mild cough at times. People can often treat a cough at home with remedies that include ginger, thyme, and slippery elm. Other natural treatments include steam inhalation and dietary changes. Here, learn more about the natural remedies for a cough and how to prevent them in the first place.


Medical Innovation
Cancer: 'Intelligent drug delivery' is on its way
Scientists have demonstrated a precision targeting system that only releases anticancer drugs when it encounters two tumor conditions in the right order.


Melanoma / Skin Cancer
Hair-like cell structure may drive melanoma
While studying the epigenetic changes associated with melanoma, researchers found an unexpected link with hair-like projections on cells called cilia.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Common cause of dementia may be treatable
A study saw that drugs that stabilize the cells lining small blood vessels in the brain reversed symptoms of a common cause of stroke and dementia in rats.


Nutrition / Diet
A savory starter could help you to make better food choices
Umami, or savory, is the fifth basic taste that we can perceive, alongside sweet, bitter, salty, and sour. Can umami foods influence our eating choices?


Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Cancer: 'Intelligent drug delivery' is on its way
Scientists have demonstrated a precision targeting system that only releases anticancer drugs when it encounters two tumor conditions in the right order.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
How can you tell if you are having a boy or a girl?
Some people believe that aspects of pregnancy, such as cravings, morning sickness, and the bump's position, show that the baby will be a boy. These are myths. Only medical methods, such as ultrasounds and blood tests, can identify the sex of a fetus. In this article, we explore the research that busts these myths.


Respiratory
What can I do to make my cough go away?
It is common to have a mild cough at times. People can often treat a cough at home with remedies that include ginger, thyme, and slippery elm. Other natural treatments include steam inhalation and dietary changes. Here, learn more about the natural remedies for a cough and how to prevent them in the first place.


Stroke
Common cause of dementia may be treatable
A study saw that drugs that stabilize the cells lining small blood vessels in the brain reversed symptoms of a common cause of stroke and dementia in rats.


Vascular
Common cause of dementia may be treatable
A study saw that drugs that stabilize the cells lining small blood vessels in the brain reversed symptoms of a common cause of stroke and dementia in rats.


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