Norovirus - Symptoms, Treatment and Key Facts

Norovirus, also called winter vomiting bug in the UK, is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans. It is a very contagious virus that can be transmitted from person-to-person, and also from food, water or surfaces contaminated by feces or aerosolization of vomited virus.

American Heart Association Statement on Hypertension and Cognitive Function

Dementia is a major, growing public health problem, and cardiovascular risk factors and conditions are also highly prevalent. The American Heart Association (AHA) had previously addressed the role of vascular risk factors in cognitive impairment, but has now critically reviewed current evidence regarding the association of cognitive function with hypertension.