MNT daily newsletter - July 18, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for July 18, 2020.

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Cancer / Oncology

What is palliative care? Everything you need to know
Palliative care professionals can help relieve symptoms and improve peopleâs quality of life when they have a serious illness. Learn more in this article.

What is hospice care?
Hospice care helps ease symptoms and improve quality of life for people with a terminal illness, especially in the final months of their life. Learn more here.

Clinical Trials / Drug Trials

Drug that calms âcytokine stormâ may reduce COVID-19 mortality
New research finds that people with COVID-19 on ventilators who received tocilizumab had a 45% lower risk of dying compared with controls.

Dentistry

Are canker sores contagious?
Canker sores are not contagious, unlike some other sores that occur in the mouth, such as cold sores. We look at how canker sores occur and how to treat them.

What to know about morning breath
Morning breath is the term many people use to describe bad-smelling breath on waking up. It is a very common problem that people can take simple steps to remedy.

Dermatology

6 of the best CBD topicals
CBD topicals offer a wide range of benefits from pain management to blemish-free skin. Read about some of the top products available for purchase.

How to get rid of hard skin: Natural and home remedies
Natural and home remedies can help get rid of hard skin on the hands, feet, and body. A person can also use preventive strategies to avoid getting hard skin.

Eye Health / Blindness

Does Medicare cover tests for glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an eye condition, and doctors carry out several tests to diagnose it. Different parts of Medicare may pay for preventive screening, drugs, and surgery.

Fertility

Fibroids during pregnancy: Signs, impact, and prevention
Fibroids during pregnancy are common and usually not serious. However, if they affect fertility or cause pregnancy complications, they may require treatment.

Acid Reflux / GERD

The different types of antacids and how they work
Learn more about the different types and brands of antacids. We also discuss their side effects, when to take them, and foods to avoid to limit acid reflux.

Health Insurance / Medical Insurance

Does Medicare cover medical alert systems?
Original Medicare does not cover medical alert systems. Some Medicare Advantage plans may cover the devices. Medicaid may also help cover some costs. Read more.

What is Medicare Plan E?
Medicare supplement insurance Plan E is no longer available to new enrollees. Alternative options are available. Read on for more.

HIV and AIDS

Is there a cure for HIV?
Three people have been cured of HIV, and each had received stem cell transplants. Learn more about treatments for HIV and the ongoing work toward a cure.

Hypertension

Brain bleed symptoms and causes
Find out about the symptoms of a brain bleed and what causes it. We also discuss the diagnosis process, treatment, outlook, and prevention.

Mental Health

What to know about anxiety in children
Children can experience many types of anxiety, including social anxiety and separation anxiety. In this article, learn how to recognize and manage it.

Nutrition / Diet

Food for a 1-year-old: Meal plan and what to avoid
Food for a 1-year-old may include fruit and vegetable smoothies, oatmeal, tofu, and more. Learn about good foods for a 1-year-old and what to avoid.

Public Health

The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic
Medical News Today's Recovery Room is the place to find 10 recent stories that you may have missed amid all the COVID-19 fervor.n

COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 13.8 million
This live article covers developments regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19. We will update it regularly as the situation unfolds.