Lai Cheng

Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. It mainly affects women and children. Globally, it is estimated that 40% of all children aged 6-59 months, 37% of pregnant women and 30% of women 15-49 years of age are affected by anaemia. In severe cases, anaemia can cause poor cognitive and motor development in...

Just published: Over 800 million people worldwide are living with diabetes, with cases quadrupling over the last 30 years! The cases have more than quadrupled since 1990, according to new data released in The Lancet on World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2024. The WHO, which supported the study, has called for urgent action to control the epidemic. “We have seen an alarming rise in diabetes over...

In China, it is common for students to have naps at school in the middle of the day. In recent years, some schools have even introduced methods for students to lie down during their naps, such as via reclining chairs and beds. The traditional midday nap is meant to set pupils up for an afternoon of solid learning. Naps can improve concentration and information retention, and thus be a key to...