MNT daily newsletter - November 23, 2018

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Alzheimer's / Dementia
Men who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have less memory loss
Consumption of orange juice, certain vegetables, leafy greens, and berry fruits is tied to less memory loss in a large group of men followed for 26 years.


Autism
What to know about autism
Autism is a set of psychological behaviors often characterized by an emphasis on routine and repetition, fixed behavioral patterns, and impaired social interaction. There are many levels of severity in autism, which is why doctors view it as a spectrum rather than a fixed set of symptoms. Read on to learn more.


Cancer / Oncology
Rainforest vine compound kills resilient cancer cells
New research finds that a compound extracted from vines in the Congolese rainforest can kill cancer cells where other substances have failed.
Could a type of sugar halt cancer's march?
A recent study concludes that supplementation with a type of sugar interrupts cancer cells' metabolism. This simple intervention could help fight cancer.
New blood test can detect ovarian cancer in its early stages
Ovarian cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, which makes treatment less effective. A new blood test, however, may become a game-changer.


Cardiovascular / Cardiology
Is peanut butter good for you?
Peanut butter is high in protein and essential minerals, though it also contains saturated fats and is high in calories. In moderation, peanut butter can provide many health benefits and help people lose weight. Learn more here.


Diabetes
Is peanut butter good for you?
Peanut butter is high in protein and essential minerals, though it also contains saturated fats and is high in calories. In moderation, peanut butter can provide many health benefits and help people lose weight. Learn more here.
How to treat diabetes
Diabetes is an ongoing condition in which the body either produces too little insulin or does not use insulin effectively. Management includes artificial insulin and lifestyle adjustments. Read on to learn more.
What to know about type 1 diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes, and type 1 leads to insufficient production of insulin. This type is normally present from a young age and irreversible. Read on to learn about the symptoms, how to manage insulin production, and possible causes.
Who discovered insulin?
Diabetes is a disorder centering around a deficiency or lack of insulin. The treatments available today would not have been possible without the discovery of insulin. Read on to learn more about the history of insulin and the controversy surrounding its development.


Diabetes Type 1
How to treat diabetes
Diabetes is an ongoing condition in which the body either produces too little insulin or does not use insulin effectively. Management includes artificial insulin and lifestyle adjustments. Read on to learn more.
What to know about type 1 diabetes
There are two main types of diabetes, and type 1 leads to insufficient production of insulin. This type is normally present from a young age and irreversible. Read on to learn about the symptoms, how to manage insulin production, and possible causes.
Who discovered insulin?
Diabetes is a disorder centering around a deficiency or lack of insulin. The treatments available today would not have been possible without the discovery of insulin. Read on to learn more about the history of insulin and the controversy surrounding its development.


Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness
Is peanut butter good for you?
Peanut butter is high in protein and essential minerals, though it also contains saturated fats and is high in calories. In moderation, peanut butter can provide many health benefits and help people lose weight. Learn more here.


Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses
New blood test can detect ovarian cancer in its early stages
Ovarian cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, which makes treatment less effective. A new blood test, however, may become a game-changer.


Men's Health
Men who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have less memory loss
Consumption of orange juice, certain vegetables, leafy greens, and berry fruits is tied to less memory loss in a large group of men followed for 26 years.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Men who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have less memory loss
Consumption of orange juice, certain vegetables, leafy greens, and berry fruits is tied to less memory loss in a large group of men followed for 26 years.
Brain health: Low-protein, high-carb diet just as good as low-calorie diet
According to new research, the benefits to brain health achieved by severe calorie restriction can be matched by eating a low-protein, high-carb diet.


Nutrition / Diet
Men who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have less memory loss
Consumption of orange juice, certain vegetables, leafy greens, and berry fruits is tied to less memory loss in a large group of men followed for 26 years.
Is peanut butter good for you?
Peanut butter is high in protein and essential minerals, though it also contains saturated fats and is high in calories. In moderation, peanut butter can provide many health benefits and help people lose weight. Learn more here.
Brain health: Low-protein, high-carb diet just as good as low-calorie diet
According to new research, the benefits to brain health achieved by severe calorie restriction can be matched by eating a low-protein, high-carb diet.


Ovarian Cancer
New blood test can detect ovarian cancer in its early stages
Ovarian cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, which makes treatment less effective. A new blood test, however, may become a game-changer.


Pancreatic Cancer
Rainforest vine compound kills resilient cancer cells
New research finds that a compound extracted from vines in the Congolese rainforest can kill cancer cells where other substances have failed.


Seniors / Aging
Brain health: Low-protein, high-carb diet just as good as low-calorie diet
According to new research, the benefits to brain health achieved by severe calorie restriction can be matched by eating a low-protein, high-carb diet.


Women's Health / Gynecology
New blood test can detect ovarian cancer in its early stages
Ovarian cancer is rarely detected in its early stages, which makes treatment less effective. A new blood test, however, may become a game-changer.


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