MNT daily newsletter - July 02, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for July 02, 2020.

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Cholesterol

Why a different way to measure 'good' cholesterol may be more useful
New research suggests that a nontraditional way of assessing good cholesterol levels could be more helpful in anticipating cardiovascular risk.

Lupus

Swollen knee: Causes and how to treat it
Many issues, including infections, arthritis, and injuries, can cause knee swelling. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments here.

Medical Innovation

Synthetic antibody could prevent and treat COVID-19
Using mouse models, researchers from Tulane University identified a synthetic antibody that may be able to prevent and treat infections with SARS-CoV-2.

Men's Health

Do ED rings work? What to know, plus top options
ED rings are bands that fit around the base of the penis to help people maintain an erection. Learn more here and find out the different types.

Mental Health

The intersex gap in research and healthcare
We spoke to intersex educator Aleksander Berezkin, who explained why intersex people often find healthcare so difficult and traumatizing to navigate.

Neurology / Neuroscience

Blocking âatypicalâ opioid receptor may help treat chronic pain
Researchers have uncovered a new opioid receptor. They believe that blocking this receptor might help boost levels of the body's natural opioids.

Public Health

COVID-19 shows weak points in global food system
A recent commentary argues that global food insecurity is increasingly susceptible to shocks, as the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates.