Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for August 13, 2020. |
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| Blood / Hematology |
| New blood thinner without bleeding risk According to a recent study, scientists have designed a new blood-thinning compound that can prevent blood clots without a major risk of bleeding. |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiology |
| COVID-19: Possible mechanism for blood clotting identified Researchers are investigating why some people with COVID-19 experience blood clotting issues. Recent evidence may help explain the mechanism at play. |
| Ear, Nose, and Throat |
| What to do when ears do not pop What should a person do if they feel constant pressure in their ear, but the ears will not pop? Learn how to prevent and relieve a pressure buildup in the ears. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| What are Dual Eligible Special Needs plans? Special Needs plans are a type of Medicare Advantage plan. They include Dual Eligible Special Needs plans. Coverage is comprehensive, although costs may vary. |
| What is the difference between Medicare Plan F and Medicare Plan J? Medigap helps people to pay for their out-of-pocket expenses. Medigap Plan J stopped accepting new enrollees in 2010. Medigap Plan F provides similar coverage. |
| Can I get Medicare while I'm working? Generally, working people should enroll in Medicare when they are first eligible. However, a working person with health insurance may want to consider a delay. |
| Is Medicare Part C discontinued? Medicare Advantage (Part C) has not been discontinued. However, Medigap Plan C is no longer available to new Medicare enrollees from January 1, 2020. Read more. |
| Men's Health |
| Why is my sex drive so high? Why am I so horny, and what are the causes of a high sex drive? Read on to discover the causes of a high sex drive, plus some suggestions for how to control it. |
| How to improve sperm health What are the signs of healthy sperm and how can you improve sperm health? Read on to discover what factors affect sperm health and how to improve it. |
| Mental Health |
| Online psychiatrist services: How they can help Psychiatrists who offer their services online help diagnose, treat, and prevent mental health conditions over the internet. Learn more about them here. |
| What is the difference between anxiety and COVID-19 symptoms? People may be experiencing the physical symptoms of anxiety and be concerned that they have COVID-19. Learn more about the difference between the symptoms here. |
| Pediatrics / Children's Health |
| 27 natural and organic baby products People who wish to purchase and use organic and natural products for their baby may find the selection overwhelming. We explore some of the options available. |
| Public Health |
| COVID-19 liver damage may be more common than previously thought New research has found higher rates of abnormal liver tests among hospitalized patients in the United States compared with hospitalized patients in China. |
| Respiratory |
| What to know about adenoviruses Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that can cause a variety of illnesses and symptoms. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment options here. |
| Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia |
| CBD gummies for sleep: 9 top options CBD may improve sleep quality in some people. Learn about 11 top CBD gummies for sleep here. |
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