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| Bones / Orthopedics |
| Tight glutes: Stretches and prevention The glutes are muscles in the buttocks. Tightness can cause pain, but targeted stretches can relieve the issue and prevent it from returning. Learn more here. |
| Dermatology |
| Pimple on the earlobe: Why does it happen? Pimples can form on any area of the skin that has oil-secreting pores, including the earlobes. Learn about treatments and how to prevent them from returning. |
| Vitamin A for acne: Does it work? Vitamin A may help treat acne by reducing inflammation, cell damage, and redness. Learn more about its effectiveness and uses in this article. |
| How to get rid of wrinkles: Treatment and prevention A range of home remedies and medical treatments can help get rid of wrinkles, including microneedling, eating a healthful diet, and avoiding tanning. |
| Emergency Medicine |
| Does Medicare Part A cover emergency room visits? Medicare Part A covers emergency hospital stays, while Part B covers outpatient emergency room services. Read more about the coverage and out-of-pocket costs. |
| GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology |
| Vomiting in pregnancy: What is normal? Vomiting in pregnancy is a common symptom. It is usually due to morning sickness, although other causes are possible and may require medical attention. |
| COVID-19: First bowel imaging study implicates blood clots A recent analysis of abdominal scans suggests that blood clots in small arteries might starve bowel tissue of oxygen in people with severe COVID-19. |
| Genetics |
| Measuring height at home How can a person measure height accurately at home? Continue reading to discover how a person can accurately measure height alone or with help. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| What is the 'Welcome to Medicare' physical? Medicare provides a 'Welcome to Medicare' preventive healthcare visit. It takes place during the first year of Medicare coverage. Learn more about it here. |
| Medical Devices / Diagnostics |
| The Babinski reflex: What to know Doctors test for the Babinski reflex in the foot to check for healthy development or underlying neurological conditions. Learn more about it. |
| Men's Health |
| Everything you need to know about the male G spot The prostate, or 'male G spot,' is an organ that can provide sexual pleasure. Learn more about its location, how to find it, and its function here. |
| Mental Health |
| Health and well-being improved by spending time in the garden, study finds A recent study concludes that individuals who have access to a private garden and actively make use of it have improved health and well-being. |
| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Onpattro (patisiran) Onpattro (patisiran) is a prescription drug used to treat polyneuropathy caused by hATTR in adults. Learn about dosage, alternatives, how it works, and more. |
| Nutrition / Diet |
| When and how to measure weight accurately at home When is the best time for a person to weigh themselves? Here, find out the best and worst times to weigh in and how to measure weight accurately at home. |
| Public Health |
| US distancing measures stabilized but did not reduce SARS-CoV-2 spread 'Our findings donât show much rationale for substantial relaxation of [physical] distancing, in the absence of other measures,' say the researchers. |
| COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 4.4 million This live article covers developments regarding the coronavirus and COVID-19. We will update it regularly as the situation unfolds. |
| Respiratory |
| What can cause a dry cough? A dry cough is a type of cough that does not produce phlegm. Here, learn about the various causes, including COVID-19 and asthma, and how to treat them. |
| Shingles |
| Does Medicare pay for shingles vaccines? Medicare Part D covers the shingles vaccine, but a person may need to copay for it. Learn more about coverage and who is at risk of shingles here. |
| Stroke |
| What is the circle of Willis? The circle of Willis is a junction of several important arteries at the bottom part of the brain. Learn more about its anatomy, function, and more. |
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