Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for August 18, 2020. |
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| Allergy |
| What causes nasal congestion? Nasal congestion often stems from an infection or allergy. Here, learn how to clear it, ways to prevent it, and when to see a doctor. |
| What to know about dry eyes due to allergies What are the symptoms of dry eyes due to allergies? Read on to discover the symptoms, as well as the possible causes and treatment options available. |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| Baby boomers face greater cognitive decline than previous generations New research suggests that baby boomers experience faster cognitive decline than those from previous generations, much to the study author's concern. |
| Back Pain |
| What are the best CBD products for sciatica pain? Cannabidiol (CBD) may help a person manage the pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as sciatica. Learn more about which CBD products may help. |
| Blood / Hematology |
| What does it mean when there is blood in stool? Finding blood in stool can be concerning, but the cause may be relatively harmless. Here, learn about the causes in adults and children and when to seek help. |
| Dentistry |
| What to know about bumps under the tongue Learn about some of the causes of bumps under the tongue, including salivary stones and oral mucous cysts, and how doctors diagnose and treat them. |
| Endometriosis |
| Causes of hip and groin pain, and how to treat them A person might experience pain in the hip and groin for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the causes and their treatments here. |
| Ear, Nose, and Throat |
| Chlamydia in the throat: Causes, remedies, and diagnosis Chlamydia in the throat is uncommon and may cause no symptoms, but it can result from oral sex. Here, learn about treatments, testing, and more. |
| What to know about yellow discharge from ears What are the causes of yellow discharge from the ear? Read on to find potential causes, symptoms, and treatments for yellow discharge from the ear. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| Do I have to enroll in Medicare? Generally, a person enrolls in Medicare at 65 years old. They may also be eligible through disability or disease. A person can also choose to delay or opt out. |
| Hypertension |
| What are PDE5 inhibitors? People may take PDE5 inhibitors to manage certain conditions, including erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. Learn more about these drugs here. |
| Mental Health |
| Hallucinations: What explains these tricks of the mind? In this Special Feature, we investigate how common hallucinations really are and look at what science says about the mechanisms behind these phenomena. |
| Osteoarthritis |
| What does arthritis in the fingers feel like? Arthritis in the fingers can cause pain and inflammation, with the joints sometimes feeling warm to the touch. Learn more about exercises to reduce pain here. |
| Public Health |
| COVID-19: How a new blood test could help speed up vaccine development and population screening Speaking to Medical News Today, Dr. James Hindley explains why the blood test he is developing may help in the fight against COVID-19. |
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