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China is refurbishing a Beijing hospital built during the 2002-03 Sars outbreak, according to mainland media, as it works to contain acoronavirus that has killed more than 100 people and infected more than 4,500. Xiaotangshan Hospital, on the northern outskirts of Beijing, was used in 2003 to quarantine and treat severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) […] Read more
There are differences in the way English and Italian speakers are affected by dementia-related language problems, a small study suggests. While English speakers had trouble pronouncing words, Italian speakers came out with shorter, simpler sentences. The findings could help ensure accurate diagnoses for people from different cultures, the researchers said. Diagnostic criteria are often based […] Read more
In this special feature, we collate some of the most intriguing hypertension studies from 2019. We particularly focus on nutrition, risk factors, and hypertension’s relationship with dementia. 2019 has been a fascinating year for hypertension research. Today, in the United States, around 1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure, which doctors also call hypertension. […] Read more
Research on the effects of probiotics is inconclusive, but it suggests that they may be beneficial in the following areas: Digestive health Numerous studies have found that probiotics may improve digestive health in some people. A 2017 Cochrane review found that taking probiotics while using antibiotics reduced the risk of antibiotic-related diarrhea by 60 percent. […] Read more
