MNT daily newsletter - April 10, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for April 10, 2020.

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs

What happens when you stop taking benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepine withdrawal can vary in severity. Learn more about benzo withdrawal, including the common symptoms and the coping strategies that people can use.

Allergy

What to know about Toxicodendron
Toxicodendron refers to a group of plants related to sumac, including poison oak and poison ivy. Learn more about them here.

What to know about eosinophilic esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis causes chronic inflammation of the esophagus. Read on to learn more about the condition, including its symptoms and treatment.

Bones / Orthopedics

Remedies for sore feet
Many different things can cause sore feet, including injury, pregnancy, and some health conditions. Learn more about the causes and remedies here.

Breast Cancer

Should bodybuilders be taking Arimidex?
Taking anabolic steroids can lead to increased estrogen levels, which can cause gynecomastia in males. Can taking Arimidex lower these levels? Learn more here.

Cancer / Oncology

Blood test can detect 50 different types of cancer
A recent paper outlines a blood test that can detect 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear. It can also detect where in the body the cancer originated.

Cardiovascular / Cardiology

Atrial flutter: What to know
What is atrial flutter? Continue reading to find out what atrial flutter is, its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and how to treat it.

Dermatology

Dermatologists: What do they do?
Dermatologists specialize in treating conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Here, learn about what these doctors do and their qualifications.

Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness

How and why to calculate muscle mass percentage
Increasing the body's percentage of muscle mass can have various benefits. Here, learn to estimate this figure, as well as the percentage of fat.

Flu / Cold / SARS

Asthma and COVID-19: What to know
As COVID-19 primarily affects the respiratory system, people with moderate to severe asthma who develop COVI-19 may experience more severe symptoms than others.

Mental Health

Psychology of disaster management: How we react in turbulent times
In this Special Feature, we look at the psychological aspects of disaster management and outline action points for mental health during troubling times.

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) and COVID-19: What to know
Thus far, there is no evidence that people with MS are more at risk of developing COVID-19 than the general population. Learn about precautions to take here.

Nutrition / Diet

What to know about flaxseed and weight loss
Flaxseeds can be a healthful addition to the diet and might help with weight loss. However, they may not be suitable for everyone. Learn more here.

Public Health

COVID-19: Could a clot-busting drug help save the lives of patients on ventilators?
A new trial of an anticoagulant with anti-inflammatory properties will help establish whether doctors can use the drug to tackle breathing problems in COVID-19.

COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 1,500,000
This live article covers developments regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19. We will update it regularly as the situation unfolds.

Stroke

When is a headache a cause for concern?
Although headaches are not usually serious, there are some warning signs to look for. Learn about them here, plus some potential causes and when to seek help.