MNT daily newsletter - January 30, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for January 30, 2020.

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs

What to know about lean
Lean is a mixture of codeine and other ingredients, such as soda and candy. It can be both addictive and dangerous. Read this article to learn more.

Depression

Exercise as a depression treatment: What to know
There is a growing body of research suggesting that exercise could help treat depression. In this article, learn about the possible effects and what the research says.

Acid Reflux / GERD

What to know about alcohol and heartburn
Alcohol can trigger or worsen heartburn in some people. Learn about the link between alcohol and heartburn, plus ways to prevent heartburn while drinking here.

Mental Health

What to know about porn addiction
Researchers debate whether porn can be addictive, but viewing it excessively can damage relationships and interrupt daily life. Learn about treatment and more.

Parkinson's Disease

Parkinsonâs: New treatment targets two nerve systems at once
Scientists have found that a noninvasive technique can successfully target two nerve systems associated with Parkinsonâs disease in rats.

Veterinary

There are fewer shark attacks but more unusual incidents
New reports show that the number of unprovoked shark attacks has been on the decline at a global level. However, there have been more unusual incidents.