MNT daily newsletter - November 19, 2018

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


Allergy
'Breakthrough' treatment for peanut allergy awaits FDA check
Millions of people live with peanut allergy, for which there is currently no available treatment. Thanks to a new study, though, this may soon change.


Anxiety / Stress
How to protect your mental well-being this festive season
Although many of us look forward to the holiday season, we know it can be a stressful time. Here, we offer some simple ways to reduce the stress.


Bites and Stings
How do you make mosquito bites go away faster?
Mosquito bites are a common occurrence that can cause inflammation and itching. The bites are usually not harmful themselves, but mosquitoes may carry disease. Potential home remedies include using ice, honey, and aloe vera. Prevention methods include using repellent and covering the skin when possible.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Strength training tied to better heart health than aerobic
Training with weights has a greater effect on reducing heart risks than running or cycling, according to recent research presented at a conference.
Blood pressure medications: Everything you need to know
Blood pressure medications help prevent many serious complications, such as stroke and heart disease. Learn about the types and possible side effects in this article.


Clinical Trials / Drug Trials
'Breakthrough' treatment for peanut allergy awaits FDA check
Millions of people live with peanut allergy, for which there is currently no available treatment. Thanks to a new study, though, this may soon change.


Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine
How do you make mosquito bites go away faster?
Mosquito bites are a common occurrence that can cause inflammation and itching. The bites are usually not harmful themselves, but mosquitoes may carry disease. Potential home remedies include using ice, honey, and aloe vera. Prevention methods include using repellent and covering the skin when possible.


Conferences
Strength training tied to better heart health than aerobic
Training with weights has a greater effect on reducing heart risks than running or cycling, according to recent research presented at a conference.


COPD
How do you get COPD?
COPD is not contagious. It is a group of progressive diseases caused by lung damage that can get worse over time. Learn more about how COPD develops and why here.


Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery
The long-term outcomes of breast implants studied
A recent analysis on existing data unearths information about the rare but serious long-term risks associated with silicone breast implants.


Food Allergy
'Breakthrough' treatment for peanut allergy awaits FDA check
Millions of people live with peanut allergy, for which there is currently no available treatment. Thanks to a new study, though, this may soon change.


Hypertension
Blood pressure medications: Everything you need to know
Blood pressure medications help prevent many serious complications, such as stroke and heart disease. Learn about the types and possible side effects in this article.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
How do you get COPD?
COPD is not contagious. It is a group of progressive diseases caused by lung damage that can get worse over time. Learn more about how COPD develops and why here.


IT / Internet / E-mail
How does social media use affect our body image?
Recently published research examines the effect of active social media engagement on the self-perceived body image of young adult women.


Nutrition / Diet
'Breakthrough' treatment for peanut allergy awaits FDA check
Millions of people live with peanut allergy, for which there is currently no available treatment. Thanks to a new study, though, this may soon change.


Pharmacy / Pharmacist
Blood pressure medications: Everything you need to know
Blood pressure medications help prevent many serious complications, such as stroke and heart disease. Learn about the types and possible side effects in this article.


Psychology / Psychiatry
How to protect your mental well-being this festive season
Although many of us look forward to the holiday season, we know it can be a stressful time. Here, we offer some simple ways to reduce the stress.
How does social media use affect our body image?
Recently published research examines the effect of active social media engagement on the self-perceived body image of young adult women.


Respiratory
How do you get COPD?
COPD is not contagious. It is a group of progressive diseases caused by lung damage that can get worse over time. Learn more about how COPD develops and why here.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
Strength training tied to better heart health than aerobic
Training with weights has a greater effect on reducing heart risks than running or cycling, according to recent research presented at a conference.


Surgery
The long-term outcomes of breast implants studied
A recent analysis on existing data unearths information about the rare but serious long-term risks associated with silicone breast implants.


Women's Health / Gynecology
How does social media use affect our body image?
Recently published research examines the effect of active social media engagement on the self-perceived body image of young adult women.


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