Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for August 12, 2020. |
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| Allergy |
| What to know about drooling What are the causes of drooling? Read on to discover the potential causes of drooling and the treatment options available to manage this symptom. |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| Study identifies protein in the blood that may predict Alzheimerâs A newly published study has found a type of protein in peopleâs blood that may be an early predicting sign of Alzheimerâs disease. |
| Dermatology |
| Loose skin after pregnancy: Home remedies and medical treatments Loose skin after pregnancy is normal. Exercise and a healthful diet during pregnancy may help minimize it. Surgical options are also available. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| How do I renew my Medicare card? People do not have to renew their Medicare card each year, as it is automatically renewed. If a card is lost, stolen, or damaged, a person can get a new card. |
| Do most doctors accept Medicare? Most doctors accept Medicare, but some may have different rules around payment and billing. Read on for more information. |
| What's the difference between Medicare Plan N and Plan F? Medicare plans N and F are Medigap plans that help with out-of-pocket costs. The policies offer similar benefits. Read on for more. |
| Does Medicare provide coverage for tetanus shots? Tetanus is not common in the US. Medicare provides cover for tetanus shots if a person has the required coverage option. |
| Heart Disease |
| Gene variant linked to higher stroke risk in Black people Researchers identify a gene that may play a role in the increased risk of stroke among people of African descent. But many other factors are likely involved. |
| Hypertension |
| Does coffee raise blood pressure? Coffee can affect blood pressure in different ways. Learn more about coffee's effects on blood pressure and whether people should be drinking it regularly. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| What to know about 48-hour fasting A 48-hour fast involves consuming only calorie-free drinks for 2 days. Learn how to perform a 48-hour fast and the potential risks and benefits. |
| Psychology / Psychiatry |
| Lucid dreaming study explains how to take control of our dreams A recent international study has identified the techniques that are most effective in inducing lucid dreams, in which a person is aware they are dreaming. |
| Public Health |
| âWe all bleed the same colorâ: Why do Black women in the UK experience disparities in gynecological care? We spoke to six Black women in the United Kingdom and the co-chair of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists' new Race Equality Taskforce. |
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