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| Welcome, here's this week's Medical News Today newsletter, containing the headlines from the past week, across your chosen news categories. |
Welcome to this week's MNT newsletter, bringing you the headlines and updated stories of the past week from our team of expert writers. Stay informed with the latest developments in the current COVID-19 outbreak and our dedicated COVID-19 daily newsletter. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| Bloodletting: Why doctors used to bleed their patients for health In this Curiosities of Medical History feature, we look at bloodletting, the historical practice of withdrawing blood for the improvement of health. |
| What is a perianal hematoma? A perianal hematoma is a collection of blood that has leaked from a burst blood vessel in the area around the anus. It can cause discomfort but is treatable. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Psychedelic drug triggers growth of new brain cells in mice A new study in mice finds that one of the active ingredients of ayahuasca tea can spark the creation of new nerve cells and improve spatial learning. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| Do we assume pretty food is more healthful? According to a recent marketing study, when food is classically pretty, we assume that it is more natural and better for us. |
| 7 of the best probiotics for kids: Benefits and safety There is a range of probiotics for children online, including yogurts, dissolvable probiotics, and melts. Learn about the best probiotics for kids here. |
| Vegan diets raise concerns for iodine deficiency According to a new study, vitamin B12 levels do not differ between a vegan diet and a mixed one. However, iodine deficiency was common among vegans. |
| Pain / Anesthetics |
| What causes leg cramps? Risk factors and remedies Leg cramps occur when one or more leg muscles involuntarily contract, causing intense pain and temporary disability. Learn about the causes, prevention, and treatment. |
| Psoriasis |
| Lotions, creams, and ointments for psoriasis What are the best options for topical lotions, creams, and ointments to help treat psoriasis symptoms? Learn more about the ingredients in lotion, cream, and ointment treatments and how effective they are. |
| Respiratory |
| What ventilators do and their role in COVID-19 Ventilators help people breathe when they cannot do so on their own. Doctors use them for people with severe COVID-19, and other conditions. |
| Sexual Health / STDs |
| What are the side effects of not releasing sperm? In most cases, it is not harmful for a person to ejaculate, however, it depends on the cause. |
| Urology / Nephrology |
| What is the life expectancy for cirrhosis of the liver? Cirrhosis of the liver is a serious condition, which causes permanent liver damage. Life expectancy depends greatly on the stage and type. Learn more. |
| Women's Health / Gynecology |
| Are there dangers to using menstrual cups? Menstrual cups are safe with proper use. They have similar potential dangers to tampons, such as infection, though the risk of these is low. |
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