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| Biology / Biochemistry |
| Study suggests a protein may predict severe COVID-19 A new study has identified a protein whose presence could help predict the severity of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. |
| Breast Cancer |
| Does Medicare pay for mammograms? Medicare covers both screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms, but it does so at different levels. Learn more about coverage in this article. |
| Depression |
| Thyroid and depression: What to know Hypothyroidism and depression can produce similar symptoms. For example, both can cause changes in mood. Learn about the links between them here. |
| How does isolation affect mental health? Social distancing is an effective way to manage a pandemic, but it can also cause loneliness. This article looks at how isolation can affect mental health. |
| Dermatology |
| What can cause vaginal itching during a period? In this article, learn about the causes of and home remedies for vaginal itching during a period and at other stages of the menstrual cycle. |
| Inflamed acne: Causes, symptoms, and remedies Inflamed acne can cause red, deep, and painful pimples. Usually, prescription medication is necessary to treat it and prevent scarring. Learn more here. |
| What to know about PCOS, acne, and acne treatment Acne is common among people with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. Learn more about the link and the treatments for both conditions here. |
| Diabetes |
| Baqsimi (glucagon) Baqsimi (glucagon) is a prescription drug used to treat severe hypoglycemia in adults and children. Learn about its shelf life, dosage, side effects, and more. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| What causes diarrhea during a period? Diarrhea can sometimes occur before or during a period. Read on to discover the causes, as well as some home treatments for diarrhea and other menstrual symptoms. |
| Symptoms and treatment of a 24-hour stomach bug A 24-hour stomach bug, or stomach flu, is a contagious virus that causes vomiting. Learn about the causes, treatments, and how to prevent it. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| What to know about Medicare Special Needs Plans SNPs are available to those with specific healthcare needs. Plans are administered by private insurers and vary by region. This article explains more. |
| Medical Innovation |
| COVID-19 antigen test could give quick results, but is not foolproof A new antigen test could provide very quick results, with a turnaround time of about 15 minutes. However, its level of accuracy remains unclear. |
| Mental Health |
| How can the COVID-19 pandemic affect PTSD? The COVID-19 pandemic may worsen the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Learn how to cope with PTSD during the pandemic and seek help here. |
| How the COVID-19 pandemic affects people with social anxiety Physical distancing may stop people with social anxiety from making progress. Here, learn how people can cope with social anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Schizophrenia and COVID-19: Impact and management People with schizophrenia should protect their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers can also help people with schizophrenia manage symptoms. |
| Public Health |
| COVID-19: Ethnicity may raise mortality risk Preliminary data suggest that belonging to an ethnic minority group or a deprived socioeconomic background may be major risk factors for COVID-19 death. |
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