Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for July 13, 2018. |
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| Birth Control / Contraception |
| Is there a way to lose weight on birth control? Many women who use birth control believe that weight gain can be a side effect. While studies oppose weight gain related to birth control pills, some individuals report gaining weight after they start taking them. However, lifestyle changes can help weight control when a person is on birth control. Learn more here. |
| Breast Cancer |
| Acupuncture may reduce cancer drug side effects In a new study, researchers asked whether acupuncture might ease the joint pain associated with a drug used to treat early breast cancer. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| Acupuncture may reduce cancer drug side effects In a new study, researchers asked whether acupuncture might ease the joint pain associated with a drug used to treat early breast cancer. |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiology |
| Gut bacteria and heart health: Is there a link? A first-of-its-kind study finds a link between having a healthy heart and having a diverse range of beneficial bacteria in one's gut. |
| Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine |
| What causes clammy skin? Clammy skin is a widespread occurrence, particularly in people who sweat a lot. Clammy skin may occur periodically if a person is too warm, but someone with frequently clammy skin may have an underlying medical condition. In this article, learn about the causes of clammy skin, as well as the treatment options. |
| Depression |
| Can Lexapro cause weight changes? Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, which treats depression and anxiety. As a side effect, Lexapro may cause some people to gain a small amount of weight. Less commonly, it may cause weight loss. A healthful diet and regular exercise can help to prevent unwanted changes in weight. Learn more here. |
| Dermatology |
| What causes clammy skin? Clammy skin is a widespread occurrence, particularly in people who sweat a lot. Clammy skin may occur periodically if a person is too warm, but someone with frequently clammy skin may have an underlying medical condition. In this article, learn about the causes of clammy skin, as well as the treatment options. |
| Fertility |
| Is there a way to lose weight on birth control? Many women who use birth control believe that weight gain can be a side effect. While studies oppose weight gain related to birth control pills, some individuals report gaining weight after they start taking them. However, lifestyle changes can help weight control when a person is on birth control. Learn more here. |
| Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness |
| Is there a way to lose weight on birth control? Many women who use birth control believe that weight gain can be a side effect. While studies oppose weight gain related to birth control pills, some individuals report gaining weight after they start taking them. However, lifestyle changes can help weight control when a person is on birth control. Learn more here. | Can Lexapro cause weight changes? Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, which treats depression and anxiety. As a side effect, Lexapro may cause some people to gain a small amount of weight. Less commonly, it may cause weight loss. A healthful diet and regular exercise can help to prevent unwanted changes in weight. Learn more here. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| Gut bacteria and heart health: Is there a link? A first-of-its-kind study finds a link between having a healthy heart and having a diverse range of beneficial bacteria in one's gut. |
| Heart Disease |
| Full-fat dairy may actually benefit heart health New research challenges the widely held belief that full-fat dairy must be avoided. In fact, some types of dairy may even prevent stroke, says the study. | Gut bacteria and heart health: Is there a link? A first-of-its-kind study finds a link between having a healthy heart and having a diverse range of beneficial bacteria in one's gut. | What causes clammy skin? Clammy skin is a widespread occurrence, particularly in people who sweat a lot. Clammy skin may occur periodically if a person is too warm, but someone with frequently clammy skin may have an underlying medical condition. In this article, learn about the causes of clammy skin, as well as the treatment options. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| Melanoma: Immunotherapy for brain metastases 'doubles survival' A new study into U.S. cancer data finds that checkpoint blockade immunotherapy doubles median overall survival in melanoma patients with brain metastases. |
| Melanoma / Skin Cancer |
| Melanoma: Immunotherapy for brain metastases 'doubles survival' A new study into U.S. cancer data finds that checkpoint blockade immunotherapy doubles median overall survival in melanoma patients with brain metastases. |
| Menopause |
| What causes clammy skin? Clammy skin is a widespread occurrence, particularly in people who sweat a lot. Clammy skin may occur periodically if a person is too warm, but someone with frequently clammy skin may have an underlying medical condition. In this article, learn about the causes of clammy skin, as well as the treatment options. |
| Mental Health |
| OCD: Why living in a sunless region can increase symptoms Obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms are influenced by where a person lives and how much access they have to sunlight. Researchers explain why this may be. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Melanoma: Immunotherapy for brain metastases 'doubles survival' A new study into U.S. cancer data finds that checkpoint blockade immunotherapy doubles median overall survival in melanoma patients with brain metastases. | Spinal stroke: Causes, treatment, and outcome Strokes in the spinal cord are rare, accounting for just over 1 percent of all strokes. They can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain in the neck and back, long-term paralysis, and incontinence. In this article, learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment. We also cover what to expect during recovery. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Full-fat dairy may actually benefit heart health New research challenges the widely held belief that full-fat dairy must be avoided. In fact, some types of dairy may even prevent stroke, says the study. |
| Pharmacy / Pharmacist |
| Can Lexapro cause weight changes? Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, which treats depression and anxiety. As a side effect, Lexapro may cause some people to gain a small amount of weight. Less commonly, it may cause weight loss. A healthful diet and regular exercise can help to prevent unwanted changes in weight. Learn more here. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| Can Lexapro cause weight changes? Lexapro is the brand name for a drug called escitalopram, which treats depression and anxiety. As a side effect, Lexapro may cause some people to gain a small amount of weight. Less commonly, it may cause weight loss. A healthful diet and regular exercise can help to prevent unwanted changes in weight. Learn more here. | OCD: Why living in a sunless region can increase symptoms Obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms are influenced by where a person lives and how much access they have to sunlight. Researchers explain why this may be. |
| Sports Medicine / Fitness |
| Gut bacteria and heart health: Is there a link? A first-of-its-kind study finds a link between having a healthy heart and having a diverse range of beneficial bacteria in one's gut. |
| Stroke |
| Full-fat dairy may actually benefit heart health New research challenges the widely held belief that full-fat dairy must be avoided. In fact, some types of dairy may even prevent stroke, says the study. | Spinal stroke: Causes, treatment, and outcome Strokes in the spinal cord are rare, accounting for just over 1 percent of all strokes. They can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain in the neck and back, long-term paralysis, and incontinence. In this article, learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment. We also cover what to expect during recovery. |
| Women's Health / Gynecology |
| Is there a way to lose weight on birth control? Many women who use birth control believe that weight gain can be a side effect. While studies oppose weight gain related to birth control pills, some individuals report gaining weight after they start taking them. However, lifestyle changes can help weight control when a person is on birth control. Learn more here. |
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