There is a skin disease that, according to those who have suffered from it, can cause pain that lingers for many years. This condition is known as shingles, often referred to as the "most painful skin disease." About one-third of people will experience shingles at least once in their lifetime. Statistics show that in China, approximately millions of people aged 50 and above develop shingles each year. Every year around the period following the Spring Festival, hospitals see a significant increase in the number of shingles cases. Doctors explain that this is mainly due to the high incidence of flu, excessive fatigue, and irregular lifestyles, which weaken the immune system. As a result, the dormant virus in the body becomes reactivated, leading to infection. The primary cause of a shingles outbreak is a decline in one's immune function...

Does drinking a glass of juice every day feel healthy? Is swapping sugary drinks for juice a better lifestyle choice? If you don’t usually eat many fruits and vegetables, is drinking them as juice just as good? Some people even rely solely on fruit or vegetable juices for weight loss—but is this really "healthy"? Drinking juice for consecutive days can increase inflammation and silently raise uric acid levels. Many people believe that drinking fruit or vegetable juice is a convenient way to increase their intake of fruits and veggies, and many brands promote juice as a natural and healthy option. However, a recent study found that drinking juice for just a few days can lead to a rise in the body's inflammation levels...

Recently, Luzhou City in Sichuan Province announced that the new "Luzhou City Rural Collective Banquet Food Safety Management Standards" (hereinafter referred to as the "Management Standards") will come into effect on a specified date. Among the new regulations, the stipulation that "high-risk food ingredients such as wild mushrooms, green or sprouted potatoes, fresh raw daylily, and kidney beans shall not be used" has sparked widespread discussion. Official response: The regulation has been in place since 2018. According to the "Management Standards," it applies to the supervision and management of rural collective banquets within the administrative region of Luzhou City where the number of attendees is 50 or more per event. This also includes banquets hosted by rural chefs from outside Luzhou's administrative area within the city...

Recently, Chongqing Quanyu Tumor Hospital Co., Ltd., which claimed a total investment of hundreds of millions of yuan, was ruled to undergo bankruptcy liquidation. No matter how you look at it, this incident feels regrettable. In essence, it roughly equates to a failed attempt to seize the high ground. What was the high ground that Chongqing Quanyu Tumor Hospital aimed to capture? It included two key aspects: one was digital healthcare, and the other was proton therapy. What is digital healthcare? One of the founding parties of Chongqing Quanyu Tumor Hospital was Beijing Quanyu Medical Technology Group Co., Ltd. "Quanyu" is not only the company's name but also its corporate philosophy. The general idea is to connect and integrate resources through the internet (cloud-based methods).

For many people, rushing through breakfast or even skipping it altogether has become the norm, with the belief that a poor breakfast won’t cause major issues. However, a new study has found that a high-quality breakfast benefits cardiovascular health and also helps improve kidney function, whereas a low-quality breakfast does the exact opposite. What harm does an irregular breakfast routine cause to the body? How can breakfast be both convenient and nutritious? Let’s take a look below. What harm does skipping breakfast properly cause to the body? A nutrition specialist explained that...

Security researchers have uncovered vulnerabilities in sequencing instruments, but the broader issue involves the entire device development process. In highlighting the vulnerabilities in widely used gene sequencing equipment, security researchers are further drawing attention to the potentially poor security conditions in the medical device industry, where hardware and firmware development are often outsourced based on questionable support contracts.

The aging of a person is not only reflected in their appearance, although the face can delay aging through skincare, medical aesthetics, and other methods. However, to determine if a person is truly beginning to age, there is a commonly overlooked sign of aging—sleep. As one ages, a significant change compared to younger years is the alteration in sleep quality. This change in sleep marks the process of aging; if you don't experience any of these, it proves you are still very young! The signs of aging begin with sleep. 1. Reduction in sleep duration. How long do you sleep each day? 6 hours, 7 hours, or...

() This text contains approximately [number] words and takes about [number] minutes to read. Introduction: More than [number] healthcare companies have announced integrations, yet businesses still need to proactively consider challenges in areas such as security, ethics, registration filings, and health insurance access. As companies like Yidu Tech, Eagle Eye Tech, Wanda Information, and Zhi...

Every February and March marks the season when bamboo shoots are abundantly available in the market. While enjoying this "spring-limited" delicacy, it's important to be cautious, as improper consumption of bamboo shoots can turn "spring delight" into "spring damage". Recently, two men in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, experienced severe health issues due to overindulging in bamboo shoots and were rushed to the hospital. Mr. Wang, who consumed a large amount of bamboo shoots and Chinese toon at dinner, suddenly felt dizzy and then fainted. Mr. Qian, who also has a particular fondness for bamboo shoots, ate a considerable amount at dinner and later suffered from vomiting blood and bloody stools. Emergency department doctors found that both men...

() Introduction: Two major prerequisites for foreign companies to continuously promote localization in China: one is to further increase investment in China; the other is that innovative products must be "profitable." The restructuring of business structures of multinational medical companies in China continues. Recently, Johnson & Johnson China's restructuring of its business units, including surgery, was followed by rumors.