Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for July 21, 2020. |
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| Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs |
| Does alcohol make you poop? Alcohol affects the gastrointestinal tract in several ways. Learn how alcohol may affect the bowels, how to prevent it from doing so, and how to get regular. |
| Alzheimer's / Dementia |
| Hearing plus vision loss increases the odds of dementia A study finds that individuals who have both hearing and vision impairment are at greater risk of dementia than those with neither form of impairment. |
| Bones / Orthopedics |
| What causes pain in the ball of the foot? There are many reasons why the ball of the foot can be painful. Learn more about the possible causes and treatment options for ball of foot pain here. |
| Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery |
| Treating excessive sweating with Botox According to sources, Botox can reduce excessive sweating for 4â12 months. Find out how it works, costs, side effects, and more. |
| Dentistry |
| Does Medicare provide coverage for oral surgery? Medicare does not cover routine dental care, but it does provide coverage for oral surgery under special circumstances. Read on for more. |
| Dermatology |
| Sunburn relief: Managing symptoms A person can treat sunburn with a range of home remedies and medications. Aloe vera gel, cool showers, and hydrocortisone cream may all provide relief from sunburn. |
| How to get rid of scars on legs: Natural and medical remedies To get rid of scars on legs, a person can use home remedies, such as massage and oils, or medical treatments, such as microneedling or laser therapy. Learn more. |
| Flu / Cold / SARS |
| 5 tips for social distancing at work For people who cannot work from home, social distancing at work is critical to slowing the spread of COVID-19. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| Gut bug may help prevent heart disease and promote longevity On average, people who live for 100 years or longer have 15 times more of the bacterium Eubacterium limosum in their gut, a new study suggests. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| Can I lose my Medicare Advantage plan? Various scenarios may lead to the loss of an Advantage plan, although a person may join another plan, or could get an automatic enrollment in original Medicare. |
| What does Medicare Supplement Plan M cover? Original Medicare does not cover all medical expenses, and people must pay out-of-pocket costs. Medicare supplement Plan M could help people pay some expenses. |
| Does Medicare cover wheelchairs and other mobility devices? Wheelchair coverage depends on a few factors, including whether the equipment is medically necessary. Learn about the coverage, costs, and more in this article. |
| HealthPartners and Medicare: An overview HealthPartners is a private medical insurance company. They offer Medicare Advantage plans, Medigap plans, and Medicaid. Read on for more. |
| Heart Disease |
| What to know about flow murmurs A flow murmur is a type of physiologic, or innocent, heart murmur. Learn more about flow murmurs, including their causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| Immune System / Vaccines |
| Weakness in legs: Why it happens and remedies Weakness in the legs may have many potential causes, including autoimmune or neurological conditions. Learn about weakness in legs and when to see a doctor. |
| Men's Health |
| What to know about having a thin penis What is considered a thin penis, and does size matter? Read on to discover if size is relevant, tips for better sex, and penis enlargement methods. |
| Everything you need to know about edging What is edging? Read on to discover what edging is, what the benefits are, if there are any side effects, how to perform it and if it is worth trying. |
| Mental Health |
| What to know about anxiety in Black communities Anxiety is among the most common mental health conditions. Yet many Black people fear mental health stigma, and avoid treatment. Learn more. |
| Multiple Sclerosis |
| Causes and treatments for body tremors There are many types of body tremors. The type someone has can help a doctor make a diagnosis. Learn the causes, tests, and treatments. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| What to know about L-carnitine What is L-carnitine, and what role does it play in the body? Read on to find out what the current research says about its benefits and side effects. |
| Public Health |
| Delaying COVID-19 emergency measures linked to higher mortality in US New research finds that at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, each day's delay in the implementation of emergency measures increased mortality by 5%. |
| 7 tips for social distancing and gatherings Large gatherings remain one of the highest risk activities in which a person can participate. Learn about how to practice physical distancing at these events. |
| What's the difference between Medicare and single payer? Medicare for All is a new form of a single payer healthcare system, in which the government uses taxes to pay for everyone's medical costs. Learn more here. |
| Surgery |
| What to expect from a cystoscopy A cystoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine the urethra and bladder. It is fairly quick, but it can cause some discomfort. Learn more here. |
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