China is currently in the midst of a severe wave of COVID infections and deaths. We don’t know exactly how bad it is because of significant gaps in official reporting, but by all indications, things are dire. News reports suggest hospitals and mortuaries are overflowing. So how did China get here, and how will the situation play out? Despite the […]

The neocortex is the largest and most complex part of the brain and has long been recognized as the ultimate storage site for memories. But how are traces of past events and experiences laid down there? Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research and the University of Freiburg Medical School have discovered that a little understood brain area, […]

Researchers have long suspected a link between bed occupancy and mortality in hospitals. Now, a study by the University of Basel has provided the missing data, revealing that smaller hospitals reach their capacity limit much earlier. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, if not before, we've got used to seeing figures relating to bed occupancy in Swiss hospitals in […]

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the highly infectious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, has affected millions worldwide. As per the surveillance reports of the earlier phase of the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 predominantly infects adults. It has been observed that children are infrequently or mildly infected with COVID-19. However, hospitalization rates among infants younger than one […]

This January, we’re on the search for quick, accessible hacks to kickstart 2023 in the strongest way possible. Today’s strength kickstarter: how to engage your core muscles. Head to any pilates or strength class and, at some point, you’ll be told to ‘engage your core’. It’s a common instruction, but how many of us actually know what it means? The […]

Expert discusses mRNA cancer vaccine trials We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info It is well acknowledged that spending more time outdoors is good for both our […]

Clinical leaders, health experts and ministers will convene in Downing Street for an NHS Recovery Forum today (Saturday 7 January). In addition to his regular meetings on the health service, the Prime Minister will host the Forum to bring together experts from across the health and care sector to identify opportunities to go further and faster on improving performance and […]

Dirty Dancing: Jennifer Grey says she was ‘terrified of doing lift' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In the head-on collision, Grey was lucky to survive, […]

Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dr Aslam pointed out that “good blood sugar levels […]

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a highly anticipated new drug designed to slow cognitive decline in patients in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA approval of the drug, Leqembi, also known as lecanemab, came just days after the agency was harshly criticized in a congressional report for its green-lighting of another Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm. […]