COVID-19: Cost of care deters 1 in 7 people from seeking treatment
New research conducted by the analytics firm Gallup and the nonprofit organization West Health has found 1 in 7 people in the U.S. would avoid seeking …
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The Medicare donut hole: what’s new for 2020
What is the Medicare donut hole? You may have heard of the “donut hole” in reference to Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription drug coverage…
The Importance of Regulating Mood with Activities during Lockdown
A new study finds that people with depression are less likely to use activities to help regulate their moods. This is something that is even more diffi…
COVID-19 Reasons for Hope: Vaccine Trials Take Center Stage
What are the shining beacons at this uncertain time? This is a question that we, at MNT, have been asking ourselves. To try to answer it, every othe…
What Material is Best for Homemade Masks?
What is the material is best for homemade masks? A team of researchers claims to have found the best materials for homemade face masks: a combination …
How Long Does the Coronavirus Live on Different Surfaces?
In late 2019, a new coronavirus began circulating in humans. This virus, called SARS-CoV-2, causes the illness known COVID-19. SARS-CoV-2 can spread…
What It’s Like to Be a Nurse Working on the Front Lines of COVID-19
Luke Mayes typically works as an acute dialysis nurse at DaVita Kidney Care in Boise, Idaho. He became a nurse because he felt called to help people. A…
Here’s What Could Happen If Nurses and Doctors Get COVID-19
As citizens across the United States are ordered to isolate themselves or shelter in place to stem the spread of the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19,…
How Even One Social Gathering Can Quickly Spread COVID-19
In Skagit County, Washington, 45 members of a 60-person choir rehearsal became ill with COVID-19. None had shown symptoms prior to attending rehear…
Health Insurance for the Unemployed During COVID-19
Health Insurance Options for the Unemployed During COVID-19 7.1 million Americans filed for unemployment in March 2020 due to the coronavirus. Nearly …