Welcome, here are Medical News Todayâs headlines for May 19, 2020. |
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| alzheimers |
| Low flavonoid intake associated with Alzheimerâs risk A new study finds that a low intake of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples, and tea, is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimerâs disease. |
| copd |
| How to breathe properly for better health Although breathing is usually an unconscious process, there are some optimal ways to breathe. Read on to discover some tips and techniques to improve breathing. |
| depression |
| What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Learn more about common types of intrusive thoughts and the treatment options. |
| dermatology |
| Nail bed injury: Self-care and seeing a doctor There are a few types of nail bed injury, and they can occur together. Some heal with home care, while others require medical attention. Learn more here. |
| Does apple cider vinegar have benefits for the face? Can apple cider vinegar help with skin blemishes and sunburn? Continue reading to discover whether it has any benefits for skin on the face. |
| liver_disease |
| Stevia extract reduces signs of fatty liver disease New research in mice finds that replacing sugar with stevia extract may reduce biological markers of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. |
| mental-health |
| COVID-19: The mental health impact on people of color and minority groups In this Special Feature, we look at how the pandemic affects the mental health of people of color and diverse ethnic backgrounds in the United States. |
| Acid: What does it do to you? Acid is a slang term for lysergic acid diethylamide. It belongs to a group of substances called 'psychedelics,' or 'hallucinogens.' Learn more here. |
| multiple-sclerosis |
| How does MS affect the joints? Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system. Read on to learn how the disease can cause joint pain and what treatment options are available. |
| nutrition-diet |
| Potato protein may help maintain muscle New research found that women who consumed a potato protein supplement had an increased rate of muscle protein production compared with a control group. |
| public-health |
| Empathy in the age of misinformation: An open letter to healthcare and science professionals Dr. Yenting Chen is an emergency medicine physician. Here, he discusses the importance of empathy when tackling the misinformation surrounding COVID-19. |
| pulmonary-system |
| Thoracentesis: Uses, procedure, and recovery A thoracentesis is a procedure that doctors use to drain excess fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. Learn more about a thoracentesis here. |
| What are the symptoms of a chest cold? A chest cold, or acute bronchitis, can cause a variety of symptoms. Learn more about these, as well as the causes and the treatment options here. |
| What to know about heart valves The four valves of the heart prevent blood from flowing in the wrong direction, and open or close each time the heart beats. Learn more about them, here. |
| respiratory |
| Can bronchitis turn into pneumonia? Causes and diagnosis Bronchitis and pneumonia have similar symptoms. As bronchitis can sometimes increase the risk of pneumonia, treating bronchitis can help prevent pneumonia. Learn more here. |
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