MNT daily newsletter - October 29, 2018

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Anxiety / Stress
Mental health conditions on the rise among US students
New research examines the trends in mental health diagnoses among U.S. college students and finds significant increases in anxiety and depression.


Biology / Biochemistry
Common drugs lead to millions of cases of lung disease
Many common drugs affect lung health negatively, and these problems are more common than specialists previously thought, concludes a new review.
'Anti-aging molecule' could improve liver and kidney treatments
Blocking an enzyme that limits the activity of the 'anti-aging molecule' NAD+ could be a way to protect the liver and kidneys from damage, study suggests.


Cancer / Oncology
Common drugs lead to millions of cases of lung disease
Many common drugs affect lung health negatively, and these problems are more common than specialists previously thought, concludes a new review.
What are the advantages of oral chemotherapy?
Oral chemotherapy in the form of pills, liquids, or tablets is a treatment option for some types and stages of cancer. Advantages include not having to visit a clinic as frequently, while disadvantages include the risk of making dosing errors when taking the medication at home. Learn more about oral chemotherapy here.
What are the side effects of chemotherapy?
Side effects of chemotherapy include illness and infection, bleeding easily, hair loss, and nausea or vomiting. Learn more about 10 of the most common side effects, and how to combat them here.
What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. People should check every month for signs of melanoma and other skin cancers. In this article, we take a close look at the types of skin cancer and the symptoms to look for. We also discuss risk factors and prevention.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
How to relieve itching
Itching can be bothersome and cause a person to lose sleep or damage their skin. In this article, learn about a variety of simple remedies to get relief from itching.


Depression
Mental health conditions on the rise among US students
New research examines the trends in mental health diagnoses among U.S. college students and finds significant increases in anxiety and depression.


Dermatology
How to relieve itching
Itching can be bothersome and cause a person to lose sleep or damage their skin. In this article, learn about a variety of simple remedies to get relief from itching.
What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. People should check every month for signs of melanoma and other skin cancers. In this article, we take a close look at the types of skin cancer and the symptoms to look for. We also discuss risk factors and prevention.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Probiotics: When good bacteria turn bad
Using advanced techniques, researchers have investigated how gut inflammation develops. They come to a worrying conclusion about probiotics.


Heart Disease
Common drugs lead to millions of cases of lung disease
Many common drugs affect lung health negatively, and these problems are more common than specialists previously thought, concludes a new review.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
Dogs can sniff out malaria, study shows
A new, 'proof-of-concept' study shows that sniffer dogs can accurately detect malaria. The findings could change diagnostic practices.


Liver Disease / Hepatitis
'Anti-aging molecule' could improve liver and kidney treatments
Blocking an enzyme that limits the activity of the 'anti-aging molecule' NAD+ could be a way to protect the liver and kidneys from damage, study suggests.


Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Dogs can sniff out malaria, study shows
A new, 'proof-of-concept' study shows that sniffer dogs can accurately detect malaria. The findings could change diagnostic practices.


Medical Innovation
Probiotics: When good bacteria turn bad
Using advanced techniques, researchers have investigated how gut inflammation develops. They come to a worrying conclusion about probiotics.


Melanoma / Skin Cancer
What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. People should check every month for signs of melanoma and other skin cancers. In this article, we take a close look at the types of skin cancer and the symptoms to look for. We also discuss risk factors and prevention.


Mental Health
Mental health conditions on the rise among US students
New research examines the trends in mental health diagnoses among U.S. college students and finds significant increases in anxiety and depression.


Nutrition / Diet
What is the difference between prebiotics and probiotics?
Prebiotics and probiotics work together to encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria that can improve digestion and support the immune system. Both prebiotics and probiotics occur naturally in many foods. Here, learn more about the differences between them, their benefits, and how to incorporate them into the diet.
Probiotics: When good bacteria turn bad
Using advanced techniques, researchers have investigated how gut inflammation develops. They come to a worrying conclusion about probiotics.


Psoriasis
How to relieve itching
Itching can be bothersome and cause a person to lose sleep or damage their skin. In this article, learn about a variety of simple remedies to get relief from itching.


Public Health
Dogs can sniff out malaria, study shows
A new, 'proof-of-concept' study shows that sniffer dogs can accurately detect malaria. The findings could change diagnostic practices.
Mental health conditions on the rise among US students
New research examines the trends in mental health diagnoses among U.S. college students and finds significant increases in anxiety and depression.


Pulmonary System
Common drugs lead to millions of cases of lung disease
Many common drugs affect lung health negatively, and these problems are more common than specialists previously thought, concludes a new review.


Seniors / Aging
'Anti-aging molecule' could improve liver and kidney treatments
Blocking an enzyme that limits the activity of the 'anti-aging molecule' NAD+ could be a way to protect the liver and kidneys from damage, study suggests.


Urology / Nephrology
'Anti-aging molecule' could improve liver and kidney treatments
Blocking an enzyme that limits the activity of the 'anti-aging molecule' NAD+ could be a way to protect the liver and kidneys from damage, study suggests.


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