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In light of the chronic stress and social isolation that people are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we talk to three medical experts about resilience and what it is.
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"I've been in this game for decades, and I have never seen such sticky blood."
In today's update,
@bhwords
explains why
#COVID19
leads to blood clots and what we can do to help reduce the risk of
#thrombosis
during lockdown.
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Low back pain is common but difficult to treat. A new review looks at how effective yoga, tai chi, and qigong are at helping. 🧘♂️
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Many Black women have contributed to medical science throughout history, although their names have often gained little recognition. In this
#MNTSpotlight
, we celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Today is
#WorldBipolarDay
. In this article, we look at how bipolar disorder may impact relationships, and we offer some relationship tips for people with
#bipolar
disorder and their partners.
#WorldBipolarDay2020
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A lot of us are struggling with anxiety at the moment. Here, we look at 5 relaxation techniques that may help when it is difficult to relax.
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A recent review investigates how long coronaviruses can survive outside the body and which chemicals are most effective against the pathogen.
#COVID19
#novelcoronavirus
#SARSCoV2
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🤔 Only older adults develop MS?
🤔 Everyone with MS eventually needs a wheelchair?
🤔 People with MS should not exercise?
This
#MultipleSclerosisAwarenessMonth
, we address 9 of the most common myths and misconceptions about
#MultipleSclerosis
.
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Today, many people are nervous about taking a shot that could save their lives. In this article, we tackle 13 of the most common myths associated with the COVID-19 vaccines.
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"Donor centers have experienced a dramatic reduction in donations due to the implementation of physical distancing and the cancellation of blood drives.” Ahead of
#WorldBloodDonorDay
, we look at why it is vital that people
#donateblood
during the pandemic.
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In our new 'Honest Nutrition' series, we look at the role of diet and supplements in developing and treating mental health issues.
#MNTSpotlight
#HonestHealth
#Diet
#MentalHealth
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Early diagnosis of prostate cancer can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment. This is important as many males may not show any symptoms. Males should consider a
#prostate
exam from age 50, or earlier, if at higher risk.
#MensHealthWeek
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What do we currently know about the effects of SARS-CoV-2 on the
#brain
? In this Special Feature, we round up the emerging evidence.
#MNTSpotlight
#COVID19
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The key difference between arteries and veins is that an artery carries blood away from the heart, and a vein carries blood back to the heart.
#anatomy
#arteries
#cardiovascular
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Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that involves muscle spasms and rigidity.
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Heart disease affects more than 1 in 3 males in the United States. Being aware of signs and symptoms may help to reduce the risk of serious complications. If a person suspects
#heartdisease
, they should seek immediate help.
#MensHealthWeek
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A new study from
@MIT
explains why hand washing is so important when it comes to controlling a virus outbreak. 🧼️
#handwashing
#washyourhands
#outbreak
#coronavirus
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In the United States, 1 in 8 people over the age of 45 experience chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this Special Feature, we explore the growing links between the lung microbiome and COPD.
#COPDAwarenessMonth
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Underlying health issues can turn the tongue various colors. Some of these issues clear up on their own, while others require treatment.
#health
#tongue
#tonguecolor
#oralhealth
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In our latest
#InConversation
podcast, we discuss the realities of taking part in a vaccine clinical trial, side effects, vaccine hesitancy, and the ethics of unblinding a trial during a pandemic.
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🌱 Do plant-based diets guarantee weight loss?
🌱 Do vegans and vegetarians get enough protein?
🌱 Is dairy essential for strong bones?
Uncover 8 myths about
#veganism
and
#vegetarianism
here:
#WorldVeganMonth
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Unlike many other vaccines, viral vector vaccines use a harmless virus to deliver a piece of genetic code to our cells, allowing them to make a pathogen’s protein. Learn more on the science behind SARS-CoV-2 viral vector vaccines here.
#COVID19Vaccines
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"The most common persistent symptoms we see in long COVID sufferers are loss of smell, headache, persistent cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath.” - Prof. Tim Spector
@timspector
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“Roughly speaking, the Stendhal syndrome can be defined as the psychosomatic [mental and physical] response experienced while facing esthetic beauty, but not natural beauty — beauty as a [human] construct, so art.” - Dr. Fabio Camilletti
#StendhalSyndrome
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A study has found that disabling a gene in the myeloid cells of mice prevents them from developing obesity.
#obesity
#medicalresearch
#genetics
#MedTwitter
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It's
#WorldVeganDay
! In recent years, more and more people have been giving up animal products and turning to a plant based diet. 🥗
Over the next 11 days, we’ll be taking a look at the key nutritional information people need when following a vegan diet.
#WorldVeganMonth
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In this
#MNTSpotlight
, we spoke to
@Kedest_M
about the opinion piece she co-wrote in honor of this year's
#BlackHistoryMonth
. In this feature, the authors highlight the deeply rooted white supremacy that has persisted throughout history.
#GlobalHealth
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See the full statement from
@mnt
's Editor in Chief, on how we pledge to better support and represent black people and all people of color, here:
#BlackLivesMatter
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Find out more about vaccine candidates currently in development and long lasting immunity here.
#MNTSpotlight
#COVID19
#Coronavirus
#COVID19News
#COVID19Update
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The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are a cough, fever, and breathlessness. But some people experience gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.
#MNTSpotlight
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It can take 1–2 days for food to finish its journey through a person's digestive tract.
#gastrointestinalhealth
#nutrition
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Sugar has invaded our snacks, drinks, guts, and minds for centuries, and many myths surround this crystalline sweetener. In this
#MNTSpotlight
, we uncover some common misconceptions surrounding sugar.
#SugarAwarenessWeek
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Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which the tissue lining the uterus grows outside of the uterine cavity. This
#EndometriosisAwarenessMonth
, we highlight some of the latest research into the causes of and treatments for the condition.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is not a first in world history. Take a look at some wild theories that emerged during the flu pandemic of 1918, also known as the "Spanish flu."
#MNTSpotlight
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New research from
@TAMU
suggests that indole, a natural compound that is also present in cruciferous vegetables, could help treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
#nutrition
#fattyliverdisease
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A review has found that the ability to obtain and understand basic health information and services partly determines the mortality rate of people with heart failure.
#heartdisease
#hearthealth
#literacy
#publichealth
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What is B.1.1.7? We investigate the new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus, which scientists first identified in the United Kingdom.
#COVID19
#ScienceTwitter
#UK
#B117
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“You have to drop by 90% from what you were doing before. You are a different person, and you have to be very careful about overdoing it, because as soon as you overdo it you throw yourself back into bed and [feeling] unwell.” –
@PaulGarnerWoof
#COVID19
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We spoke with
@bhwords
, the medical director of
@ThrombosisUK
and chair of the steering group for
@thrombosisday
. She says she has "never seen such sticky blood" as that of
#COVID19
patients and explains why this is a serious concern.
#thrombosis
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Several countries are now offering
#COVID19
vaccines to high-priority groups. In this
#MNTSpotlight
, learn more about the differences between vaccine efficacy and effectiveness.
#COVID19Vaccine
#ScienceTwitter
#MedTwitter
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In this
#MNTSpotlight
, we spoke to Prof. Leon McDougle, president of the
@NationalMedAssn
, about
#vaccinehesitancy
and some of the initiatives that are successfully tackling this issue.
#COVID19
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Approximately 14–17% of males in the United States have
#diabetes
. While anyone can develop the condition, it may produce some symptoms that are unique to males.
#MensHealthWeek
#menshealth
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In this Special Feature, we explain how inactivated vaccines work and what we know so far about COVID-19 vaccines using this technology.
#COVID19Vaccines
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Just 25 minutes of yoga, meditation 'boosts brain function, energy'
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Recently, the world’s first SARS-CoV-2
#HumanChallengeTrial
received ethics approval in the United Kingdom. In this
#MNTSpolight
, we explain what human challenge studies are and what insights they can provide.
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A new study led by
@Cornell
offers a nuanced look at the links between processed and unprocessed meat, fish, and poultry, and the risk of cardiovascular events and death.
#cardiovascularhealth
#nutrition
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"Microbiome" has become synonymous with bacteria, but technically, the microbiome comprises a range of microorganisms. These include fungi (the mycobiome) and viruses (the virome). Here, we take a look at the importance of the
#virome
.
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Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection. It primarily affects the lungs, but it can also impact other parts of the body. In honor of
#WorldTBDay2021
, we address some of the most common misconceptions about TB.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects around 2.8 million people worldwide. In this
#MNTSpotlight
, we explore some of the latest research into the risk factors and experimental treatments for the condition.
#MSAwarenessMonth
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A new study has concluded that convalescent plasma therapy for
#COVID19
is safe and could speed up the recovery of severely ill patients.
#MedTwitter
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For most people, Thanksgiving will be very different this year. This
#MNTSpotlight
provides 5 basic tips to help bolster our mental health before, during, and after the 2020 holiday season.
#MentalHealth
#Thanksgiving
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Low testosterone, sleep apnea, and depression are a few common causes of low energy levels in males. Changing exercise, sleep, and dietary habits may help, but if not, a person should talk to a doctor.
#MensHealthWeek
#fatigue
#tired
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In our latest Special Feature on
#LongCOVID
, our contributors told us that since having
#COVID19
, they have been experiencing irregular periods, unusual clotting of period blood, or worsened premenstrual syndrome.
#MNTSpotlight
#WomensHealth
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It's
#WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek
, so we're diving into the troubling depths of antibiotic resistance and looking at what we can all do to help.
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In this
#MNTSpotlight
, we discuss the scientific evidence concerning probiotics and weight loss. Read our latest Honest Nutrition article here:
#Nutrition
#Probiotics
#WeightLoss
#ScienceTwitter
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Researchers from
@UmeaUniversity
say that, with hindsight, allowing passengers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship to disembark could have prevented more cases of coronavirus. 🚢
#COVID19
#cruiseship
#coronaviruscruiseship
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A longitudinal study that analyzed data from hundreds of thousands of men has found a link between height and the risk of dementia.
@uni_copenhagen
conducted this research.
#dementia
#medicalresearch
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The juice of a single pomegranate has more than 40% of your daily requirement of vitamin C.
#PomegranateMonth
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@WHO
“Open office spaces are among the worst for
#COVID
-19, particularly if they are sealed office spaces without open ventilation and the air is just recirculated within the building,” says Dr. E. Hanh Le, senior director of medical affairs at
@Healthline
.
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Most people don't consider squids to be as cute as dogs, but they have similarly complex brains, researchers from
@UQ_News
have discovered.
#animalpsychology
#squid
#marinelife
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@WHO
Chinese-based researchers believe that pangolins — a type of endangered mammal — may have spread this strain of the
#coronavirus
to humans.
#CORVID19
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What is
#RevengeBedtimeProcrastination
, what causes it, and who does it affect? Is it possible to modify this behavior to avoid sleep deprivation? In this Special Feature, we investigate.
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Study highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss
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Fruits and vegetables can help to slow lung aging, according to research. 🍅
#HealthyLungMonth
#RespiratoryCareWeek
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New research finds a tryptophan metabolite that can indicate the risk of depression, as well as the progression of depressive symptoms.
#depression
#mentalhealth
#neuroscience
#neuroscienceresearch
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Wearing surgical masks can prevent transmission of
#COVID19
, but other measures may be more necessary to protect the public.
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Pets alter infants' microbiota to lower risk of allergies, obesity
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Tori palatini affect about 20–30% of people in the United States, but what exactly are they?
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In this mice study, stevia was found to improve several markers of fatty liver disease, including overall levels of fat and scarring in the liver.
#stevia
#fattyliver
#inmice
#liverdisease
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In this Special Feature, we take a closer look at the current state of the antibiotic resistance crisis today. We reflect on where we are now, and where — as a planet — we go from here.
#WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek
#antibioticresistance
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Some of the potential health benefits that beans provide include:
🍴 reducing cholesterol
🍴 decreasing blood sugar levels
🍴 providing protein for energy
#EatBeansDay
#nutrition
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This
#NationalBloodDonorMonth
, we spoke with a super donor, a recipient, and an expert from the
@RedCross
to discuss their perspectives on and experiences with blood donation. Read our feature and listen to our podcast below.
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Healthful eating can benefit more than just physical health; it can benefit mental health, too. These are the top 10 benefits of healthful eating.
#MentalHealth
#HealthyEating
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A new blood test can detect more than 50 types of cancer, as well as where in the body they originated — even before symptoms develop.
#CancerResearch
#Cancer
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We've created a hub to bring together all of our latest
#COVID19
articles. Check it out for news and developments as the pandemic unfolds.
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Beyond being a delicious hot beverage, coffee may have many important health benefits — from protecting the heart to reducing the risk of liver cancer. Here we look at the evidence behind the benefits of a cup of joe. ☕️
#NationalCoffeeDay
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Treating obese mice with disulfiram — a drug that doctors usually prescribe for alcohol use disorder — led to significant weight loss and improved metabolic health, a new study reports.
#obesity
#obesitytreatment
#metabolichealth
#MedTwitter
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Vegetarian diet more effective for weight loss and metabolism
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@RozzaCampos
Thank you for sharing and raising awareness. Here's more insight on signs of breast cancer.
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The most resistant and deadly bacteria are more likely to reside in hospitals and other medical facilities. As a result, most hospitals have prevention programs in place. However, we can still do more to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.
#WorldAntibioticAwarenessWeek
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Some studies suggest that dark chocolate could help lower the risk of heart disease, reduce inflammation and insulin resistance, and improve brain function. 😋
#Easter
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Can voting alleviate distress, improve mood, or become a shield from discriminative stressors? This
#MNTSpotlight
discusses how voting could improve mental health.
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'Living' cartilage grown using stem cells could prevent hip replacement surgery
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