| | US election 2020: Read MNT's tips and advice on how to keep yourself and others safe while voting during the COVID-19 pandemic, and download our safe voting guide. | | Alzheimer's / Dementia | | A new study identifies differences in how the brains of people with Alzheimer's chemically label a key protein, possibly leading to a new diagnostic test. | | Back Pain | | Middle right back pain involves the area of the back between the base of the neck and the rib cage. Pain can sometimes affect one side more than the other. | | Blood / Hematology | | Unexplained bruising on the legs may be a symptom of a forgotten injury. However, in some cases, the cause could be an underlying condition. Learn more here. | | Bones / Orthopedics | | The kneecap may become dislocated during sports or dancing. Learn about the symptoms, ranges of severity, treatment approaches, and recovery times here. | | COVID-19 | | A new study concludes that the fabrics that are typically used in homemade face masks are effective at blocking droplets that could contain SARS-CoV-2. | | | COVID-19 can cause lasting symptoms, complications, and distress, and doctors are still unsure of the full scope of the long-term effects. Learn more here. | | | Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that include SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Find out what the names mean. | | Dermatology | | There are a variety of conditions that can affect the scalp. Learn about some scalp conditions and their potential treatment options here. | | | There are several common causes for an itchy scalp, such as various forms of dermatitis, or reactions to certain hair products. Learn more. | | Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness | | What are isometric exercises? Read on to discover what they are, their potential benefits and risks, and some suggested exercises and how to do them. | | Flu / Cold / SARS | | In this Curiosities of Medical History feature, we look at the most widespread misconceptions during the 1918 influenza pandemic and what they can teach us. | | Heart Disease | | A sharp stabbing pain in the chest that comes and goes can have various causes, from heart attacks to muscle strains. Learn about the most common causes and their treatment. | | Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP | | Medicare offers several enrollment periods, including open enrollment, special enrollment, and initial enrollment. Deferring enrollment may result in penalties. | | | Medicare covers many treatments and services related to pancreatic cancer. Out-of-pocket costs may apply. Read on for more information. | | | Medicare Part B may cover Botox treatments a doctor deems necessary. Botox is approved by the FDA to treat some health conditions such as excessive sweating. | | Nutrition / Diet | | Bulking involves consuming excess calories to build muscle. Bodybuilders commonly use phases of bulking to increase their muscle mass before competitions. | | | The carnivore diet focuses on meat and other animal-based foods. This article provides a sample menu and covers the possible benefits and drawbacks of the diet. | | Pediatrics / Children's Health | | Most babies learn to sit up unassisted by around 9 months of age, but all babies are different. Find some tips and learn about the timing of milestones here. | | Pregnancy / Obstetrics | | Some vaginal bleeding is normal after delivery. Maternity pads can help people safely manage postpartum bleeding. Learn about the best maternity pads to use here. | | | The first period after a miscarriage, or pregnancy loss, may be heavier and last longer than usual. Learn what to expect from a period after pregnancy loss here. | | Psychology / Psychiatry | | Art therapy works by harnessing the powerful effect that creative expression has on human understanding and communication for therapeutic means. Learn more here. | | Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia | | Also known as somnambulism, sleepwalking is one of many parasomnias. This term describes conditions that cause undesired events during sleep. Learn more here. | | Sports Medicine / Fitness | | Practicing yoga before bed may help ease stress, relax the muscles, and improve sleep quality. Learn about some different yoga routines to try before bed here. | | |
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