MNT daily newsletter - September 30, 2020

Welcome, here are Medical News Today's headlines for September 30, 2020.

	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 Study reveals possible biochemical trigger for Alzheimer's disease 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 What causes middle right back pain? Relief and management 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 What causes unexplained bruising on the legs? 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 What to know about kneecap dislocation The kneecap may become dislocated during sports or dancing. Learn about the symptoms, ranges of severity, treatment approaches, and recovery times here. COVID-19 Homemade masks: Study tests various fabrics 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. What are the long-term effects of COVID-19? 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. Why is it called coronavirus? 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 9 conditions that affect the scalp There are a variety of conditions that can affect the scalp. Learn about some scalp conditions and their potential treatment options here. What might cause an itchy scalp? 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 5 isometric exercises for people to try 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 The flu pandemic of 1918 and early conspiracy theories 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 What causes a sharp stabbing pain in the chest that comes and goes? 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 When are the Medicare enrollment periods? Medicare offers several enrollment periods, including open enrollment, special enrollment, and initial enrollment. Deferring enrollment may result in penalties. What coverage does Medicare provide for pancreatic cancer? Medicare covers many treatments and services related to pancreatic cancer. Out-of-pocket costs may apply. Read on for more information. Does Medicare cover Botox? 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: What it is and how to do it safely Bulking involves consuming excess calories to build muscle. Bodybuilders commonly use phases of bulking to increase their muscle mass before competitions. Carnivore diet: What it is and how to do it 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 How to help a baby sit up? 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 Maternity pads: What to expect and how to choose 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. Period after miscarriage: What to expect 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 What is art therapy, and how does it work? 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 What to know about sleepwalking 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 Yoga before bed: 5-, 10-, and 15-minute routines 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. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed on our web site, Medical News Today. To unsubscribe from these newsletters, please click here. Contact MNT | Privacy Policy © 2020 Healthline Media UK Limited, a Red Ventures company 660 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107