Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for June 24, 2020. |
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Welcome to today's MNT newsletter, bringing you the most recent headlines and updated stories from our team of expert writers. Stay informed with the latest developments in the current COVID-19 pandemic and our dedicated COVID-19 daily newsletter. |
| Allergy |
| Do dust mites bite? What to know Dust mites do not bite, but their presence can cause allergic reactions, including itchy skin. This article looks at symptoms, treatment, and prevention. |
| Dermatology |
| What to know about vulvar ulcers What are vulvar ulcers? Read on to learn more about the definition, types, causes, and symptoms of vulvar ulcers, as well as the treatments and diagnosis. |
| Diabetes |
| Vitamin A may help treat early vision loss in diabetes Recent research has revealed that mice with diabetes that received treatment with a vitamin A analog experienced a significant improvement in their vision. |
| Type 1 diabetes: AI could help people manage their condition A new AI-based system provides advice to help people with type 1 diabetes avoid dangerously low blood glucose levels. The initial trial results are positive. |
| What causes finger joint pain? Finger joint pain may affect a person's everyday activities. It can result from several different causes, including injury, arthritis, diabetes, or tendonitis. |
| Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness |
| Body fat percentage charts for men and women Learn about the ideal body fat percentages with charts based on sex, age, and height. This article also covers how to calculate ideal body fat percentage and BMI. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| Could drugs such as Prozac combat food poisoning? A new study concludes that serotonin can reduce the severity of infections caused by the bacterium E. coli O157, a common cause of food poisoning. |
| Headache / Migraine |
| What is Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Alice in Wonderland syndrome affects the way a person perceives their physical self and the world around them. Learn more about what it is, here. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| How to change Medicare plans People can switch, move, change, or drop their Medicare plans at selected different times throughout the year. There may be higher premiums or some penalties. |
| Lung Cancer |
| Vaping vs. smoking: Which is safer? Vaping vs. smoking: Which is safer? Some people believe that vaping is less harmful, but evidence shows that it also has significant health risks. |
| Men's Health |
| 7 of the best erectile dysfunction pumps An erectile dysfunction vacuum device, or âpenis pumpâ, is a nonmedicated treatment option for erectile dysfunction. Find some options here. |
| Mental Health |
| Boosting brain antioxidants could improve psychosis outcomes A new study concludes that levels of the antioxidant glutathione in the brain might be associated with quicker responses to psychosis treatment. |
| Paranoia may be a natural response to unpredictability Researchers from Yale University find that they can induce paranoia in study participants by creating an environment of uncertainty and unpredictability. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| How to dry up breast milk Many home remedies and medications can help dry up breast milk, including some herbal teas and birth control pills. Learn about how to dry up breast milk here. |
| Public Health |
| 'Increasing concern' over COVID-19 race-related disparities New research pinpoints race and ethnicity as independent risk factors for poor COVID-19 outcomes, but the authors remain unsure why. |
| How long is the incubation period for the flu? In this article, we look at the incubation period for flu, as well as when it is contagious, how it spreads, and how to prevent it. |
| Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia |
| 8 of the best apps for sleep meditation Sleep meditation apps can help with insomnia or difficulty falling asleep. Learn more about 8 of the best apps available. |
| Surgery |
| Husband stitch: Myths and facts The husband stitch is the name for an extra stitch that a woman may receive after vaginal delivery. There is no medical support for its use. Learn more here. |
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