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| Allergy |
| What causes a metallic taste and fatigue? Why do people develop a metallic taste in the mouth alongside fatigue? In this article, learn about eight possible causes of these symptoms. |
| Depression |
| Active yoga may help relieve depression symptoms New research suggests that active forms of yoga may help relieve depression symptoms in some individuals, confirming anecdotal evidence. |
| Dermatology |
| Everything you need to know about dermaplaning Dermaplaning is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the skin. Here, learn more about dermaplaning and its potential benefits and risks for facial skin. |
| Diabetes |
| Diabetes and COVID-19 in-hospital mortality rates An extensive study from the United Kingdom looks at the link between diabetes types 1 and 2 and novel coronavirus deaths in the hospital. |
| Health Insurance / Medical Insurance |
| How do Medicare reimbursements work? Sometimes, Medicare may need to reimburse treatments for which a person has paid upfront. Learn more about making a claim and when it is necessary here. |
| What does Medicare Plan F cover? Medicare Plan F is a Medigap Supplement Insurance Plan. It covers many of the out-of-pocket expenses relating to Medicare Part A and Part B. Learn more here. |
| Medicare Advantage group plans: What are the benefits? Employers offer group Advantage plans to employees or former employees who qualify for Medicare. Learn how these group plans work here. |
| What are the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage? Medicare Advantage is an alternative bundled plan that might include wider coverage than Medicare parts A and B. Learn how useful it can be in this article. |
| What are the Medicare election periods? A Medicare election period is another name for a Medicare enrollment period. Signing up during the initial period will prevent late penalties. |
| What does Medicare Part B cost? The cost of Medicare Part B will usually vary depending on income. The standard amount can also change each year. Learn more in this article. |
| Does Medicare cover preexisting conditions? Medicare covers preexisting conditions, but some special rules and exceptions apply to Medigap. Learn about the coverage of preexisting conditions here. |
| Zero premium Medicare Advantage plans: An overview Zero premium Medicare Advantage plans are private Medicare insurance plans with no monthly premium. However, they may have some standard out-of-pocket costs. |
| Medicare and Medicaid: Dual eligibility A person may be eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, which makes them dually eligible. This article looks at the rules, qualifying criteria, and more. |
| How is Medicare Advantage funded? Advantage plans get funding through monthly plan premiums, and Medicare. Private insurance companies that offer the plans get a monthly payment from Medicare. |
| Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses |
| What you should know about trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection. There are often no symptoms, but it can lead to complications. It is treatable with antibiotics. |
| Respiratory |
| Everything you need to know about SARS SARS is a contagious and life-threatening respiratory infection that can lead to pneumonia. The virus that causes it is related to the same virus that causes COVID-19. |
| Stroke |
| 12 causes of sudden blurry vision A person can experience sudden, blurry vision for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the potential causes and the treatment available here. |
| Surgery |
| Does Medicare cover knee replacement? Medicare covers a range of necessary surgical procedures, including knee replacement. Read more about what Medicare does and does not pay for. |
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