The nation’s top infectious disease expert says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may recommend wearing two masks. Dr Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has endorsed the use of two masks, also known as double-making, in the past – particularly a cloth mask and then … Read more
Are probiotics a waste of money? Little evidence to support use in treating digestive conditions such as Crohn’s disease, large-scale review concludes Probiotics are microorganisms often said to improve gut health when consumed The American Gastroenterological Association reviewed work into their effects However, they found only three cases where evidence supported probiotic use They also recommend … Read more
Pressure today mounted on ministers to make a formal face masks announcement after an expert panel ruled they can curb the spread of the coronavirus. Top experts from the prestigious Royal Society concluded that masks – even home-made ones – can reduce the transmission of the deadly infection. In evidence given to Number 10’s Scientific Advisory … Read more