MNT daily newsletter - April 09, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for April 09, 2020.

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Bipolar

Lifestyle changes may help people with severe mental illness live longer
Research shows that helping people with severe mental illness make improvements in three lifestyle areas can significantly increase their life expectancy.

Birth Control / Contraception

Withdrawal bleeding: What is it?
Withdrawal bleeding is similar to a period and occurs during a break from hormonal birth control. Learn about this bleeding and whether it is necessary here.

Constipation

Blood in baby stool: Is it serious?
Although blood in a baby's stool is usually not a cause for concern, a medical diagnosis is vital. Learn about the potential causes of blood in baby stool here.

Dentistry

What is a torus palatinus?
A torus palatinus is a growth that forms on the roof of the mouth. They may be present at birth or develop later. They tend to be harmless but can cause complications.

Hypertension

HELLP syndrome: Everything you need to know
HELLP syndrome is a rare pregnancy complication that is related to preeclampsia. Learn about the symptoms and risk factors in this article.

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses

Yeast infection before period: Remedies and prevention
Vaginal yeast infections before a period are common due to changes in hormones around the menstrual cycle. Learn about causes and treatments here.

Menopause

What are the effects of surgical menopause?
Menopause tends to occur naturally around midlife, but it can also happen earlier if a person undergoes some types of surgery or treatment. Learn more about surgical menopause here.

Mental Health

Pregnant during the COVID-19 crisis? Here's how to take care of your mental health
Taking care of mental health can be challenging for pregnant women during the COVID-19 crisis. We provide some tips and information here.

Public Health

Allocating ventilators during COVID-19: What is 'fair'?
As the world faces a ventilator shortage, we examine the ethical implications of some of the hardest decisions to make during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The main symptoms of COVID-19 are a fever, a dry cough, and shortness of breath. Learn more about the other symptoms and what to expect here.

Sewage could provide early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks
A new paper-based test could detect the novel coronavirus in wastewater, helping experts identify and track the spread of infection among communities.