MNT daily newsletter - April 01, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for April 01, 2020.

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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs

Oxycodone: How long does it stay in the system?
Oxycodone is an opioid medication that can treat both short- and long-term pain. It is also highly addictive. How long does it stay in a person's system? Find out here.

Poppy seeds: Can they make you fail a drug test?
Poppy seeds are the edible seeds of the opium poppy plant. It is possible to fail a drug test after ingesting these seeds or foods containing these seeds.

Anxiety / Stress

Can stress make you ill?
Stress can affect the body and make a person feel ill. Learn more about how stress can affect the body, plus how to reduce stress levels, here.

Depression

Grounding techniques: Step-by-step guide and methods
Grounding techniques can help manage trauma and emotional distress. They are useful in anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. Learn more here.

Dermatology

What is causing this bald patch in my beard?
There are several potential causes of a bald patch in the beard, including alopecia and ringworm. Learn more about these and their treatments here.

Flu / Cold / SARS

When is a fever in adults serious?
A fever is a natural response to an infection. However, it can be serious. Learn about the different types of fever and when to seek help.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19 by severity level?
The symptoms of COVID-19 vary depending on severity level. Read this article to learn more for a symptom by symptom guide to the virus' severity level.

HIV and AIDS

What you need to know about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) usually spread through sexual contact. Here, learn how to recognize, treat, and prevent some common STIs.

Mental Health

What is the connection between sleep and anxiety?
There is a connection between sleep and anxiety. Learn more about how they are connected and the treatment options that are available.

Pregnancy / Obstetrics

Pregnancy loss or period? How to tell
It can be challenging to distinguish between an early pregnancy loss and a period. Learn more about the similarities and differences between them here

Public Health

What are the differences between social distancing and self-isolation?
Learn about the differences between social distancing and self-isolation here. This article also provides tips that may help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Veterinary

Could COVID-19 impact great apes?
A recent commentary, written by 25 experts, raises concerns that COVID-19 might devastate great ape populations. The authors call for urgent measures.