Medical News Today


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Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
What are the different types of hepatitis, and is there a vaccine?
Learn about the different types of hepatitis and their vaccines. We also discuss causes, treatments, and how to test and diagnose a person with hepatitis.


Flu / Cold / SARS
Can hydroxychloroquine treat COVID-19?
Using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 has been the subject of much debate. Learn about the current findings and ongoing research into its use here.


Pregnancy / Obstetrics
What do hCG levels mean?
By measuring hCG levels, a doctor can check for underlying health issues, test for pregnancy, and make sure a pregnancy is progressing well. Learn more here.


Public Health
New, more infectious SARS-CoV-2 variant does not cause worse symptoms
Research using cell cultures and existing clinical data shows that a new SARS-CoV-2 variant is more infectious but does not lead to more severe illness.


Pulmonary System
COVID-19: How do we explain 'happy' hypoxia?
A recent study concludes that conventional respiratory science may explain the unusual phenomenon of 'happy' hypoxemia in some COVID-19 patients.