Medical News Today

Welcome to this week's Medical News Today newsletter, containing the headlines from the past week, across your chosen news categories.

Blood / Hematology
Evans syndrome: Everything you need to know
Evans syndrome is a rare disorder that causes the immune system to destroy certain blood cells. It can lead to anemia and other complications. Learn more here.


Bones / Orthopedics
Calf stretches and how to do them
Tightness in the calf muscles can be uncomfortable and even painful. Read on to discover stretches that can help relax tight calf muscles.
What to know about a broken thumb
A broken thumb can cause severe pain and discomfort. This article looks at the symptoms, the differences between a sprain and a break, and some treatments.
What to know about a broken knuckle
In this article, learn about the symptoms of a broken knuckle, the potential treatment options, and some recovery tips that people can use to help the healing process.


Depression
What to know about depression at night
Nighttime depression has several potential causes, such as being unable to sleep due to symptoms of insomnia. Learn more about nighttime depression here.
Debunking the myths about schizophrenia
Media portrayals and the general understanding of schizophrenia can perpetuate myths that are harmful to people with this condition. This article debunks some myths.
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.


GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology
Abdominal migraine: What to know
Abdominal migraine tends to affect children and can cause a lot of discomfort. Read this article to learn more about the symptoms, triggers, and potential treatments.


Hypertension
Blood pressure: Why averaging readings may be dangerous
According to new research, great variability in blood pressure readings in young adulthood correlates with a higher cardiovascular risk in middle age.
What to know about hematology
Hematology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the blood. Here, learn what tests a hematologist may perform and how their work relates to oncology.


Men's Health
Why is there blood in my semen?
Injuries, infections, problems with the prostate, and many other conditions can cause blood to appear in the semen. Learn more about the causes and how to treat them here.


Neurology / Neuroscience
How your morning alarm may set the tone of your day
A new study suggests that certain types of morning alarm tones may be better than others when it comes to improving alertness in the morning.


Nutrition / Diet
Weekend eating linked to higher BMI
A new study finds that those whose weekend meal times vary significantly from their weekday schedule often have a higher body mass index (BMI).