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- Medical News Today: Can turmeric help treat rheumatoid arthritis? 19 June, 2019Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that causes pain and swelling in the joints. A growing body of scientific research suggests that turmeric and one of its main compounds, curcumin, may help alleviate symptoms of RA. Learn more here.
- Medical News Today: How vitamin D helps fight treatment-resistant cancer 19 June, 2019Two active forms of vitamin D can kill treatment-resistant cancer cells by blocking a way that the cells pump out chemotherapy drugs, a new study shows.
- Medical News Today: Lyme disease: Why does joint pain persist? 19 June, 2019Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation that lasts long after the body has cleared the infection. A new study uncovers how this might happen.
- Medical News Today: Are dogs better at detecting cancer 'than advanced technology?' 19 June, 2019In a new study, beagles were able to detect the presence of cancer with extremely high accuracy. Could their 'sniff skills' lead to novel screening tests?
- Medical News Today: Atrial fibrillation may raise dementia risk by 50% 19 June, 2019According to the largest research of its kind yet, atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of dementia even in people who did not experience a stroke.
- Medical News Today: Rheumatoid factor: What to know 19 June, 2019Rheumatoid factor is an immune system protein. Doctors can measure its levels using a blood test to help diagnose autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. Here, we explain the test, normal rheumatoid factor ranges, and what the results mean.
- Medical News Today: Is decaf coffee harmful to health? 18 June, 2019Decaffeinated coffee, or decaf, is similar to regular coffee but contains very little caffeine. Research suggests that drinking decaf is not harmful and may share some of the health benefits of regular coffee. Learn more here.
- Medical News Today: What causes a lump on the areola 18 June, 2019A lump on the areola may have a variety of causes, including skin irritation and bacteria. Treatments depend on the cause. Learn more about the causes and treatments of a lump on the areola here.
- Medical News Today: Is there a link between ADHD and dopamine? 18 June, 2019Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral disorder that can occur in both children and adults. Research suggests that there may be a link between a dopamine imbalance in the brain and the development of ADHD. Learn more here.
- Medical News Today: What is end-diastolic volume? 18 June, 2019End-diastolic volume is how much blood is in the ventricles after the heart fills up with blood, but before it contracts to pump the blood around the body. Doctors use end-diastolic volume to calculate several different measurements of heart function. Certain conditions can affect these measurements. Learn more here.
- Medical News Today: What to know about status asthmaticus 18 June, 2019Status asthmaticus is a life-threatening asthma state with symptoms that include anxiety, fatigue, and shortness of breath. An inhaler may not treat the symptoms, so a person should seek immediate medical treatment. Learn more here.
- Medical News Today: Coronary heart disease may speed up cognitive decline 18 June, 2019A study of adults aged 50 and over found that decline in memory and thinking was faster after a heart attack or angina, but not before.
- Medical News Today: Garden snails may have secret weapons against aggressive bacteria 18 June, 2019Researchers have discovered four previously unknown proteins in snail mucus, at least three of which have the potential to fight harmful bacteria.
- Medical News Today: Diagnosing IBD: Noninvasive method trialed in mice 18 June, 2019New research finds that immuno-PET imaging can accurately detect IBD in mice. The findings reveal information about specific inflammation mediators.
- Medical News Today: Scientists synthesize anticancer drug in 'landmark discovery' 18 June, 2019In a 'landmark in drug discovery,' researchers achieved, for the first time, the total synthesis of a potent anticancer compound called halichondrin.