MNT daily newsletter - February 22, 2019

Medical News Today

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


Alzheimer's / Dementia
Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment
A laboratory screen found that a compound in the Yerba santa medicinal plant protects against several age-related triggers of death in mouse nerve cells.
How language shapes our brains...and our lives
In this Spotlight, we look at the origins of spoken language, where language is present in the brain, and how the languages we speak shape our world.
The unexpected dangers of gum disease
According to recent research, gum disease may increase the risk of a range of seemingly unrelated conditions, including cancer and dementia.


Biology / Biochemistry
Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment
A laboratory screen found that a compound in the Yerba santa medicinal plant protects against several age-related triggers of death in mouse nerve cells.


Blood / Hematology
What is an amylase blood test?
Doctors typically use amylase blood tests to diagnose and monitor people with acute or chronic pancreatitis. However, abnormally high or low levels of amylase in the blood can be a sign of several other conditions. Learn about what to expect from an amylase blood test here.


Cancer / Oncology
The unexpected dangers of gum disease
According to recent research, gum disease may increase the risk of a range of seemingly unrelated conditions, including cancer and dementia.


Dentistry
The unexpected dangers of gum disease
According to recent research, gum disease may increase the risk of a range of seemingly unrelated conditions, including cancer and dementia.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
What is an amylase blood test?
Doctors typically use amylase blood tests to diagnose and monitor people with acute or chronic pancreatitis. However, abnormally high or low levels of amylase in the blood can be a sign of several other conditions. Learn about what to expect from an amylase blood test here.


Immune System / Vaccines
How to perform a lymphatic drainage massage
When health conditions cause a buildup of lymph fluid, people can use lymphatic drainage massage to get this fluid moving. In this article, we discuss the benefits of lymphatic massage and how to do it at home.


Lymphology/Lymphedema
How to perform a lymphatic drainage massage
When health conditions cause a buildup of lymph fluid, people can use lymphatic drainage massage to get this fluid moving. In this article, we discuss the benefits of lymphatic massage and how to do it at home.


Lymphoma
How to perform a lymphatic drainage massage
When health conditions cause a buildup of lymph fluid, people can use lymphatic drainage massage to get this fluid moving. In this article, we discuss the benefits of lymphatic massage and how to do it at home.


Neurology / Neuroscience
Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment
A laboratory screen found that a compound in the Yerba santa medicinal plant protects against several age-related triggers of death in mouse nerve cells.
How language shapes our brains...and our lives
In this Spotlight, we look at the origins of spoken language, where language is present in the brain, and how the languages we speak shape our world.


Pancreatic Cancer
What is an amylase blood test?
Doctors typically use amylase blood tests to diagnose and monitor people with acute or chronic pancreatitis. However, abnormally high or low levels of amylase in the blood can be a sign of several other conditions. Learn about what to expect from an amylase blood test here.


Pediatrics / Children's Health
Your furniture may contain harmful chemicals
Researchers found traces of toxins in the blood or urine of children living in homes with sofas containing flame-retardant chemicals or vinyl floors.


Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment
A laboratory screen found that a compound in the Yerba santa medicinal plant protects against several age-related triggers of death in mouse nerve cells.


Public Health
How exercise can counter the effects of jet lag
New research finds that exercise can shift the body clock forward or backward, which helps counter the effects of jet lag or shift work.
Your furniture may contain harmful chemicals
Researchers found traces of toxins in the blood or urine of children living in homes with sofas containing flame-retardant chemicals or vinyl floors.


Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
How exercise can counter the effects of jet lag
New research finds that exercise can shift the body clock forward or backward, which helps counter the effects of jet lag or shift work.


Sports Medicine / Fitness
How exercise can counter the effects of jet lag
New research finds that exercise can shift the body clock forward or backward, which helps counter the effects of jet lag or shift work.


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