MNT daily newsletter - October 24, 2018

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Cannabis withdrawal can be 'highly disabling'
Cannabis withdrawal syndrome is real and can have 'highly disabling' effects — especially psychologically — warn the authors of a new study.
Prone to binge drinking? This might be why
A new brain study may explain why some people are more prone to binge drinking than others and reveals a new drug target that may relieve addiction.


Anxiety / Stress
Cannabis withdrawal can be 'highly disabling'
Cannabis withdrawal syndrome is real and can have 'highly disabling' effects — especially psychologically — warn the authors of a new study.


Biology / Biochemistry
Acute myeloid leukemia: New treatment overcomes chemo resistance
A treatment that alters gene expression overcame chemotherapy resistance and resulted in complete remission in a mouse model of acute myeloid leukemia.


Cancer / Oncology
Acute myeloid leukemia: New treatment overcomes chemo resistance
A treatment that alters gene expression overcame chemotherapy resistance and resulted in complete remission in a mouse model of acute myeloid leukemia.
Does eating organic food protect against cancer?
We tend to assume that eating organic food is good for our health. A recent, large-scale study looks more closely at whether it might reduce cancer risk.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
What to know about aortic dissection
Aortic dissection occurs when the inner lining of the aorta splits and tears. Aortic dissection is a medical emergency with a high rate of mortality, and early treatment will improve a person's outlook. In this article, we take a close look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, and survival rates of aortic dissection.


Colorectal Cancer
Can Crohn's disease be fatal?
Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. People do not usually die from the disease, but it can increase the risk of severe or fatal complications. In this article, learn about life-threatening complications of Crohn's disease, including their symptoms.


Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
What to know about microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure, during which a dermatologist removes the top layer of skin. The aim is to create a more youthful, even complexion. Learn more here.


Crohn's / IBD
Can Crohn's disease be fatal?
Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. People do not usually die from the disease, but it can increase the risk of severe or fatal complications. In this article, learn about life-threatening complications of Crohn's disease, including their symptoms.
Ulcerative colitis stool: A visual guide
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause a variety of stool changes. Learn about the symptoms and possible treatment options in this article.


Depression
Cannabis withdrawal can be 'highly disabling'
Cannabis withdrawal syndrome is real and can have 'highly disabling' effects — especially psychologically — warn the authors of a new study.


Dermatology
What to know about microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure, during which a dermatologist removes the top layer of skin. The aim is to create a more youthful, even complexion. Learn more here.


Emergency Medicine
What to know about aortic dissection
Aortic dissection occurs when the inner lining of the aorta splits and tears. Aortic dissection is a medical emergency with a high rate of mortality, and early treatment will improve a person's outlook. In this article, we take a close look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, and survival rates of aortic dissection.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Can Crohn's disease be fatal?
Crohn's disease is a long-term condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. People do not usually die from the disease, but it can increase the risk of severe or fatal complications. In this article, learn about life-threatening complications of Crohn's disease, including their symptoms.
Ulcerative colitis stool: A visual guide
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause a variety of stool changes. Learn about the symptoms and possible treatment options in this article.


Genetics
Acute myeloid leukemia: New treatment overcomes chemo resistance
A treatment that alters gene expression overcame chemotherapy resistance and resulted in complete remission in a mouse model of acute myeloid leukemia.


Mental Health
Why do we stay in relationships that make us unhappy?
If your relationship is making you so unhappy, why is it so hard to break up? A new study finds an unexpected answer to this question.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Prone to binge drinking? This might be why
A new brain study may explain why some people are more prone to binge drinking than others and reveals a new drug target that may relieve addiction.


Nutrition / Diet
Does eating organic food protect against cancer?
We tend to assume that eating organic food is good for our health. A recent, large-scale study looks more closely at whether it might reduce cancer risk.


Psychology / Psychiatry
Why do we stay in relationships that make us unhappy?
If your relationship is making you so unhappy, why is it so hard to break up? A new study finds an unexpected answer to this question.
Cannabis withdrawal can be 'highly disabling'
Cannabis withdrawal syndrome is real and can have 'highly disabling' effects — especially psychologically — warn the authors of a new study.


Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis stool: A visual guide
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that can cause a variety of stool changes. Learn about the symptoms and possible treatment options in this article.


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