Welcome S.C.T.C, here are Medical News Today's headlines for October 25, 2018. |
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| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| How does stress affect the brain? Stress can affect every aspect of our mental and physical health. A new study now shows just how exposure to stress can impact memory and brain volume. |
| Anxiety / Stress |
| How does stress affect the brain? Stress can affect every aspect of our mental and physical health. A new study now shows just how exposure to stress can impact memory and brain volume. |
| Biology / Biochemistry |
| Heart attack: New finding may change the face of treatment New research from Sweden reveals that certain antibodies are highly present in people who have had a heart attack, which may have important implications. |
| How does stress affect the brain? Stress can affect every aspect of our mental and physical health. A new study now shows just how exposure to stress can impact memory and brain volume. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Rheumatoid arthritis and CRP levels: What do they mean? Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints. People with rheumatoid arthritis have increased levels of C-reactive protein in their blood. Here, learn more about this protein and what levels show. |
| Should you fast before a cholesterol test? Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean. |
| Cancer / Oncology |
| Prostate cancer: Scientists reveal new way to target stubborn cells Prostate cancer is common, so findings new ways to destroy it is very important. Now, researchers believe that they may have found a new drug target. |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiology |
| This unlikely culprit may cause drug-resistant high blood pressure A study of 475 male veterans with hypertension links higher lead buildup in shin bone to increased risk of drug-resistant high blood pressure. |
| Heart attack: New finding may change the face of treatment New research from Sweden reveals that certain antibodies are highly present in people who have had a heart attack, which may have important implications. |
| Cholesterol |
| Should you fast before a cholesterol test? Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean. |
| Clinical Trials / Drug Trials |
| Prostate cancer: Scientists reveal new way to target stubborn cells Prostate cancer is common, so findings new ways to destroy it is very important. Now, researchers believe that they may have found a new drug target. |
| COPD |
| What to know about steroids for COPD Doctors usually prescribe bronchodilators for COPD but may recommend steroids for severe symptoms. In this article, learn about the types of steroid medications available, as well as how they work, whether they are effective, and if there are any risks or side effects. |
| Dermatology |
| What does a Lyme disease rash look like? Lyme disease rashes can change throughout the stages of the illness. Untreated Lyme disease can have serious consequences, so people should be familiar with the symptoms and types of rash. Learn to identify Lyme disease rashes here. |
| Diabetes |
| Can people with diabetes eat potatoes? Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that can raise blood sugar levels. However, people with diabetes can still enjoy potatoes as part of a healthful diet. Learn more here. |
| Diabetes Type 1 |
| Can people with diabetes eat potatoes? Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that can raise blood sugar levels. However, people with diabetes can still enjoy potatoes as part of a healthful diet. Learn more here. |
| Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness |
| Should you fast before a cholesterol test? Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean. |
| Heart Disease |
| Heart attack: New finding may change the face of treatment New research from Sweden reveals that certain antibodies are highly present in people who have had a heart attack, which may have important implications. |
| Hypertension |
| This unlikely culprit may cause drug-resistant high blood pressure A study of 475 male veterans with hypertension links higher lead buildup in shin bone to increased risk of drug-resistant high blood pressure. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| Heart attack: New finding may change the face of treatment New research from Sweden reveals that certain antibodies are highly present in people who have had a heart attack, which may have important implications. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| What does a Lyme disease rash look like? Lyme disease rashes can change throughout the stages of the illness. Untreated Lyme disease can have serious consequences, so people should be familiar with the symptoms and types of rash. Learn to identify Lyme disease rashes here. |
| Men's Health |
| Prostate cancer: Scientists reveal new way to target stubborn cells Prostate cancer is common, so findings new ways to destroy it is very important. Now, researchers believe that they may have found a new drug target. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| How does stress affect the brain? Stress can affect every aspect of our mental and physical health. A new study now shows just how exposure to stress can impact memory and brain volume. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Why you probably have microplastics in your poop Two new studies find tiny pieces of plastic, or microplastics, in stool and table salt samples from across the globe. What does this mean for our health? |
| Can people with diabetes eat potatoes? Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that can raise blood sugar levels. However, people with diabetes can still enjoy potatoes as part of a healthful diet. Learn more here. |
| Should you fast before a cholesterol test? Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| What does a Lyme disease rash look like? Lyme disease rashes can change throughout the stages of the illness. Untreated Lyme disease can have serious consequences, so people should be familiar with the symptoms and types of rash. Learn to identify Lyme disease rashes here. |
| Pharmacy / Pharmacist |
| What to know about steroids for COPD Doctors usually prescribe bronchodilators for COPD but may recommend steroids for severe symptoms. In this article, learn about the types of steroid medications available, as well as how they work, whether they are effective, and if there are any risks or side effects. |
| Prostate / Prostate Cancer |
| Prostate cancer: Scientists reveal new way to target stubborn cells Prostate cancer is common, so findings new ways to destroy it is very important. Now, researchers believe that they may have found a new drug target. |
| Public Health |
| Why you probably have microplastics in your poop Two new studies find tiny pieces of plastic, or microplastics, in stool and table salt samples from across the globe. What does this mean for our health? |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Rheumatoid arthritis and CRP levels: What do they mean? Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints. People with rheumatoid arthritis have increased levels of C-reactive protein in their blood. Here, learn more about this protein and what levels show. |
| What does a Lyme disease rash look like? Lyme disease rashes can change throughout the stages of the illness. Untreated Lyme disease can have serious consequences, so people should be familiar with the symptoms and types of rash. Learn to identify Lyme disease rashes here. |
| Water - Air Quality / Agriculture |
| This unlikely culprit may cause drug-resistant high blood pressure A study of 475 male veterans with hypertension links higher lead buildup in shin bone to increased risk of drug-resistant high blood pressure. |
| Why you probably have microplastics in your poop Two new studies find tiny pieces of plastic, or microplastics, in stool and table salt samples from across the globe. What does this mean for our health? |
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