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| Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for February 13, 2020. |
Welcome to today's MNT newsletter, bringing you the most recent headlines and updated stories from our team of expert writers. |
| Allergy |
| How do steroid shots for allergies work? Steroids can be an effective treatment for allergies. Learn more about how steroid shots for allergies work, as well as the potential side effects, here. |
| Cat allergies may be linked to venomous primate Researchers recently analyzed slow loris venom. They found that the protein is nearly identical to the one responsible for cat allergies. |
| Bones / Orthopedics |
| What is a shoulder labrum tear? A torn labrum in the shoulder commonly occurs due to overuse or injury. Learn more about the types of tear and their symptoms and treatment options here. |
| Endometriosis |
| How long does a period last? How long a period lasts varies from person to person. Read this article to learn how long a typical period is and what can affect the duration. |
| Is endometriosis hereditary? What to know While some research indicates that endometriosis could be hereditary, the link is still unclear. Learn more about genetics and endometriosis in this article. |
| Eye Health / Blindness |
| What to know about retinoschisis Retinoschisis affects the retina, causing problems with the central or peripheral vision. Learn more about it, including the symptoms and treatments, here. |
| Heart Disease |
| What are the different types of stroke? There are three main types of stroke: ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, and hemorrhagic stroke. Learn about their causes and treatment options here. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| Should you wash meat? Meats contain bacteria that are harmful if they enter the body. Due to this, some people wash meat before preparing it, but this is unsafe. Learn more here. |
| Liver Disease / Hepatitis |
| Natural compound could help treat fatty liver disease Research in humans and animal models suggests that a natural compound called 'indole' could help prevent and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. |
| Pregnancy / Obstetrics |
| 5 causes of an early period When a period comes early, it is often no cause for concern. Here, learn about some potential causes of an early period and when to see a doctor. |
| How to tell that a period is coming It can be difficult to know when a period is coming. Learn more about the signs of a period being due and how they are different than the symptoms of early pregnancy. |
| Public Health |
| Why hand washing really could slow down an epidemic Air travel pattern simulations and reports on travelers' personal hygiene practices show that hand washing really could slow down the spread of disease. |
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