MNT weekly newsletter - 18 January 2017

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Study sheds light] 17 Jan 2017 [Study finds high survival rate for elderly patients with implantable defibrillator] 17 Jan 2017 [Older, fitter adults experience greater brain activity while learning] 17 Jan 2017 [Atrial fibrillation more prevalent in dialysis patients than expected] 16 Jan 2017 [Ministrokes may cause dementia, study suggests] 16 Jan 2017 [Researchers use stem cells to regenerate the external layer of a human heart] 13 Jan 2017 [Women with high-risk congenital heart disease can have successful pregnancies] 13 Jan 2017 [Quick and easy blood test for gut bacteria can predict accurately risk of death and heart problems in heart attack patients] 12 Jan 2017 [Stress, heart health, and the amygdala: Links explained] 12 Jan 2017 [Cutting salt intake by 10 percent would be 'highly cost effective worldwide'] 11 Jan 2017 [Exploiting the placebo effect can improve recovery of heart surgery patients] 11 Jan 2017 Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News [Acupuncture may relieve excessive crying in infants] 17 Jan 2017 [Which Vitamins are Good for Dry Eyes?] 17 Jan 2017 [Is Neurofeedback an Effective Treatment for ADHD?] 16 Jan 2017 [Natural Remedies for ADHD] 16 Jan 2017 [Can chair yoga relieve osteoarthritis pain?] 15 Jan 2017 [Can Biotin Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis?] 14 Jan 2017 [Can Marijuana Help Treat ADHD?] 13 Jan 2017 [What Effect Does Caffeine Have on People with ADHD?] 13 Jan 2017 [Can yoga help with chronic back pain?] 12 Jan 2017 [Is Yoga a Helpful Treatment for Fibromyalgia?] 12 Jan 2017 Depression News [Treatment strategy provides mental health benefits to war trauma survivors] 17 Jan 2017 Dermatology News [Cyanobacteria: The future of sunscreen?] 16 Jan 2017 [Genital Psoriasis: Symptoms and Treatment] 15 Jan 2017 Ear, Nose and Throat News [A surprise advance in the treatment of adult cancers] 13 Jan 2017 [Strep spreads by harnessing immune defenses of those infected] 12 Jan 2017 GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News [Diet Tips for Crohn's Disease] 17 Jan 2017 [Cholera bacteria infect more effectively with a simple twist of shape] 16 Jan 2017 [Diet Tips for Multiple Sclerosis] 14 Jan 2017 ['Pedal bin machine' of gut bacteria revealed] 13 Jan 2017 [Quick and easy blood test for gut bacteria can predict accurately risk of death and heart problems in heart attack patients] 12 Jan 2017 [Meat Advisory Panel slams study linking red meat with diverticulitis] 11 Jan 2017 Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News [Nanoparticle exposure can awaken dormant viruses in the lungs] 17 Jan 2017 [Every meal triggers inflammation] 17 Jan 2017 [Drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' show worrisome ability to diversify and spread] 17 Jan 2017 [Bloodstream infections: Most common type of health care-associated infections in children] 17 Jan 2017 [Researchers find that certain anti-influenza compounds also inhibit Zika virus infection] 16 Jan 2017 [Viruses in the genome important for our brain] 16 Jan 2017 [Malaria transmission may increase when more parasites are transferred via mosquito bite] 16 Jan 2017 [Cholera bacteria infect more effectively with a simple twist of shape] 16 Jan 2017 [Wearable biosensors can flag illness, Lyme disease, risk for diabetes, low oxygen on aircraft] 16 Jan 2017 [For viral predators of bacteria, sensitivity can be contagious] 13 Jan 2017 [Malaria elimination: Vaccines should be tested on larger groups of volunteers] 13 Jan 2017 [Genetically engineered mosquitos resist dengue fever virus] 13 Jan 2017 [Bacterial protein structure could aid development of new antibiotics] 13 Jan 2017 ['Pedal bin machine' of gut bacteria revealed] 13 Jan 2017 [Why Lyme disease is common in the north, rare in the south] 13 Jan 2017 [Using E. coli to detect hormone disruptors in the environment] 13 Jan 2017 [Quick and easy blood test for gut bacteria can predict accurately risk of death and heart problems in heart attack patients] 12 Jan 2017 [Strep spreads by harnessing immune defenses of those infected] 12 Jan 2017 [Dengue and Zika virus family uses an unexpected approach to hijack human cell machinery] 12 Jan 2017 [Eight years of decreased MRSA healthcare-associated infections associated with Veterans Affairs Prevention Initiative] 11 Jan 2017 [Catheter safeguards at hospitals reduce infections and save money, study shows] 11 Jan 2017 [Study suggests enterovirus infections linked with autoimmunity that leads to type 1 diabetes] 11 Jan 2017 [High White Blood Cell Count: What are the Causes?] 11 Jan 2017 [HIV risk influenced by specific vaginal bacteria] 11 Jan 2017 Neurology / Neuroscience News [Late-onset hypertension may lower dementia risk, study finds] 17 Jan 2017 [Older, fitter adults experience greater brain activity while learning] 17 Jan 2017 [Sensory stimuli control dopamine in the brain] 17 Jan 2017 [Common epilepsies share genetic overlap with rare types] 17 Jan 2017 [Parkinson's could be treated with shark compound, study suggests] 17 Jan 2017 [New research study creates new opportunities for treating brain diseases] 16 Jan 2017 [Ministrokes may cause dementia, study suggests] 16 Jan 2017 [Benzodiazepines and related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer's disease] 16 Jan 2017 [Is Neurofeedback an Effective Treatment for ADHD?] 16 Jan 2017 [Dementia: Bilingualism may help brain conserve resources and resist decline] 16 Jan 2017 [Viruses in the genome important for our brain] 16 Jan 2017 [Early-Onset Alzheimer's: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment] 15 Jan 2017 [Diet Tips for Multiple Sclerosis] 14 Jan 2017 [Can Biotin Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis?] 14 Jan 2017 ['Housekeepers' of the brain renew themselves more quickly than first thought] 13 Jan 2017 [Concussion linked to brain changes in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer's] 13 Jan 2017 [New guideline on how to map brain prior to epilepsy surgery] 13 Jan 2017 [Scientists find new mechanism for memory formation] 13 Jan 2017 [Neurons modulate the growth of blood vessels] 12 Jan 2017 [Drug shown to aid injured adult brains may exacerbate cognitive problems in children] 12 Jan 2017 [People with forms of early-onset Parkinson's disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet, research suggests] 12 Jan 2017 [Stress, heart health, and the amygdala: Links explained] 12 Jan 2017 [Suppressing a DNA-repairing protein in brain could be key to treating aggressive tumours] 12 Jan 2017 [Could a chicory compound reduce Alzheimer's-related memory loss?] 11 Jan 2017 [Neural connection keeps instincts in check] 11 Jan 2017 [Mediterranean is the fountain of youth, study claims] 11 Jan 2017 [Delirium an insidious, deadly threat to nursing home residents] 11 Jan 2017 [What are the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease?] 11 Jan 2017 [Life after stroke: Tips for recovering communication skills] 11 Jan 2017 Nutrition / Diet News [Why might coffee drinkers live longer? Study sheds light] 17 Jan 2017 [Every meal triggers inflammation] 17 Jan 2017 [Diet Tips for Crohn's Disease] 17 Jan 2017 [Which Vitamins are Good for Dry Eyes?] 17 Jan 2017 [Eating hot red chili peppers may help us live longer] 16 Jan 2017 [Study explains how western diet leads to overeating and obesity] 16 Jan 2017 [Natural Remedies for ADHD] 16 Jan 2017 [Diet Tips for Multiple Sclerosis] 14 Jan 2017 [Can Biotin Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis?] 14 Jan 2017 [Policymakers need to look at wider economic benefits of taxing sugary drinks] 13 Jan 2017 [New urine test can quickly detect whether a person has a healthy diet] 13 Jan 2017 [What Effect Does Caffeine Have on People with ADHD?] 13 Jan 2017 [Blue corn may help prevent, treat metabolic syndrome] 12 Jan 2017 [Nutritional quality of kids' menus at chain restaurants not improving despite industry pledges] 12 Jan 2017 [No silver bullet to beating obesity, study finds] 12 Jan 2017 [Intensive weight loss does not cause major health problems for female fitness competitors] 12 Jan 2017 [People with forms of early-onset Parkinson's disease may benefit from boosting niacin in diet, research suggests] 12 Jan 2017 [Close to half of adults and one quarter of kids in the U.S. regularly consume artificial sweeteners] 12 Jan 2017 [Could a chicory compound reduce Alzheimer's-related memory loss?] 11 Jan 2017 [Meat Advisory Panel slams study linking red meat with diverticulitis] 11 Jan 2017 [Cutting salt intake by 10 percent would be 'highly cost effective worldwide'] 11 Jan 2017 [Most breastfed infants not receiving recommended vitamin D supplementation] 11 Jan 2017 Pain / Anesthetics News [Can chair yoga relieve osteoarthritis pain?] 15 Jan 2017 [What are the risks and benefits of cannabis use? New report sheds light] 13 Jan 2017 [The weather's not to blame for your aches and pains] 12 Jan 2017 [Is Yoga a Helpful Treatment for Fibromyalgia?] 12 Jan 2017 Pregnancy / Obstetrics News [The global toll of fetal alcohol syndrome] 17 Jan 2017 [Why do older mothers have birth complications? New study investigates] 16 Jan 2017 [Scientists find genetic mutation that causes cleft lip and palate, heart defects] 13 Jan 2017 [Women with high-risk congenital heart disease can have successful pregnancies] 13 Jan 2017 [Maternal blood pressure before conception predicts gender of baby] 13 Jan 2017 [Recurrent pregnancy loss could be prevented with progesterone] 12 Jan 2017 [Boston experts release new international guidelines for thyroid disease in pregnancy] 11 Jan 2017 [Heartburn pills in pregnancy may be linked to childhood asthma] 11 Jan 2017 Public Health News [Eating hot red chili peppers may help us live longer] 16 Jan 2017 [Rural Americans at higher risk of death from five leading causes] 16 Jan 2017 [Policymakers need to look at wider economic benefits of taxing sugary drinks] 13 Jan 2017 [Nutritional quality of kids' menus at chain restaurants not improving despite industry pledges] 12 Jan 2017 [Close to half of adults and one quarter of kids in the U.S. regularly consume artificial sweeteners] 12 Jan 2017 [Current controls on alcohol marketing are not protecting youth, warn public health experts] 12 Jan 2017 [Cutting salt intake by 10 percent would be 'highly cost effective worldwide'] 11 Jan 2017 [New study: What do health plan deductibles really mean for people with chronic illness?] 11 Jan 2017 [Medicaid expansion linked to better care quality at health centers] 11 Jan 2017 Sexual Health / STDs News [Genital Psoriasis: Symptoms and Treatment] 15 Jan 2017 [CDC guidelines for HIV prevention regimen may not go far enough, study suggests] 11 Jan 2017 [HIV risk influenced by specific vaginal bacteria] 11 Jan 2017 Sports Medicine / Fitness News [Older, fitter adults experience greater brain activity while learning] 17 Jan 2017 [Workouts with fewer reps could yield better results] 16 Jan 2017 [Just 20 minutes of exercise enough to reduce inflammation, study finds] 16 Jan 2017 [Sedentary behavior raises dementia risk as much as genetic factors] 15 Jan 2017 [Just 45 minutes of exercise a week can benefit older adults with arthritis] 14 Jan 2017 [Concussion linked to brain changes in people at genetic risk for Alzheimer's] 13 Jan 2017 [Can yoga help with chronic back pain?] 12 Jan 2017 [Intensive weight loss does not cause major health problems for female fitness competitors] 12 Jan 2017 Urology / Nephrology News [Atrial fibrillation more prevalent in dialysis patients than expected] 16 Jan 2017 [Genital Psoriasis: Symptoms and Treatment] 15 Jan 2017 [Remarkable progress made reducing kidney failure from diabetesin Native American populations] 12 Jan 2017 Women's Health / Gynecology News [Why do older mothers have birth complications? New study investigates] 16 Jan 2017 [Recurrent pregnancy loss could be prevented with progesterone] 12 Jan 2017 [HIV risk influenced by specific vaginal bacteria] 11 Jan 2017 --------------------------------------------------------------- You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed through your MNT account on [Medical News Today]. If you wish to alter any of your subscription details (name, email address etc) or chosen news categories, please log into [your newsletter preferences page]. To unsubscribe from these newsletters immediately, please [click here]. [Contact MNT] | [Privacy policy] MediLexicon International Ltd ® 2004-2017 All rights reserved. MNT is the registered trade mark of MediLexicon International Limited