MNT daily newsletter - August 28, 2021

For information on the health impact of climate change, pollution, food sources, and more, visit our new Environment & Sustainability hub.   Cardiovascular / Cardiology What to know about phlebitis Written by Adam Rowden on August 27, 2021 Phlebitis is the inflammation of a vein. Find out the causes of phlebitis and the potential treatments and complications of the condition. Read on   COVID-19 How can we prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in children? Written by Annie Lennon on August 27, 2021 Medical News Today spoke with seven experts about the risk of children contracting SARS-CoV-2 and strategies to stop this from happening. Read on COVID-19 live updates: Total number of cases passes 214 million Written by Tim Newman on August 27, 2021 This live article covers developments regarding SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19. We will update it regularly as the pandemic continues. Read on COVID-19 vaccines: Live updates Written by Tim Newman on August 27, 2021 This live article contains regularly updated information on the experimental vaccines being developed for COVID-19. Read on   Eye Health / Blindness Can exercises improve droopy eyelids? Written by Ruth Eagle on August 27, 2021 There is no research to prove that exercises can help with drooping eyelids. Learn more about this here and find out about other treatment options. Read on   Hypertension Twice as many people live with hypertension as 30 years ago Written by James Kingsland on August 27, 2021 The number of people with hypertension or high blood pressure has doubled globally in the last 30 years, a large study has found. Read on   Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Farming carnivores may encourage 'disease reservoirs' Written by Annie Lennon on August 27, 2021 A new study asks why carnivorous mammals carry so many infectious diseases that affect nonhuman animals and humans. The answer may lie in the genes. Read on   Rheumatoid Arthritis Is rheumatoid arthritis a disability? Written by Jenna Fletcher on August 27, 2021 To qualify for disability benefits for RA, a person needs to show that they are unable to work for a year or that working may result in death. Read on

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