Category Archives: Immune System

Bronchitis is characterized by shortness of breath and a cough that can wake up the neighborhood, but the good news is, it can be treated with natural remedies. When inflammation occurs in the lining of the bronchial tubes, it can lead to bronchitis. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, and can have the patient coughing ...click here to read more

Influenza 2016 is still on the rise in Maine, but cases have been winding down in San Diego. It may be hard to grasp that influenza is still striking in April, but with the slow start to the flu season we have yet to hit the peak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...click here to read more

Our immune system is our body’s number one defense mechanism to ensure we don’t get sick. Unfortunately, as we age, our immune system becomes weaker and there are certain lifestyle habits that can speed up this process even further. If you’re concerned about keeping your immune system strong, you may want to cut out these ...click here to read more

Influenza 2016 update: New flu vaccine can protect against H1N1 using body’s immune response. Researchers at the University of Georgia (UGA) and Sanofi Pasteur have developed a new flu vaccine to protect against multiple strains of influenza including seasonal and pandemic H1N1in mouse models. Ted Ross, director of UGA’s Center for Vaccines and Immunology and ...click here to read more

If you have breathing problems or asthma, some household cleaning products can really bother you and irritate your breathing passages. But there’s hope. New products to help clean the homes of allergy sufferers could one day make their way to the market, thanks to two patents awarded to a research team at the University of ...click here to read more

The seasonal flu shot can help reduce the risk of influenza, swine flu, and even cut your risk of stroke. This year’s flu shot, in particular, has been shown to be the most effective in the last few years, with nearly a 60 percent effectiveness, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and ...click here to read more

Influenza vaccine effectiveness is improving and now the FDA has adopted the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines to stop H1N1 risk in 2016 and 2017. The World Health Organization has made its choices for the upcoming year’s flu vaccination and the FDA has approved their choices of influenza strains after much discussion and consideration. The ...click here to read more

Measles and whopping cough have been linked to vaccine refusal and gaps in preventative vaccinations. The new findings published in JAMA found that undervaccinated and unvaccinated individuals contribute to the rise in measles and whopping cough. For the study, the authors searched medical literature reports for measles outbreaks in the U.S. since it’s been declared ...click here to read more

Seasonal allergies 2016 update: spring pollen increases hay fever (rhinitis) and asthma attacks. With winter falling behind us, spring is peaking its head. And although many of us welcome the warm weather and green grass, this season can be a total nightmare for those with seasonal allergies. Pollen allergy is the most common springtime allergy, ...click here to read more

Influenza 2016 update: Flu cases were found to spike in central Ohio and San Diego County and the flu vaccine has been found to be 60 percent effective this year. February 2016: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of a dangerous influenza strain that has even led to some deaths. ...click here to read more

Correct diet for your thyroid can offer many benefits like reducing the risk of hypothyroidism, which can lead to numerous health complications. But what foods should you be consuming for your thyroid? Well, we are about to tell you, but first it’s important to understand just how important the thyroid truly is. Our thyroid is often ...click here to read more

The flu vaccine not only helps reduce the risk of influenza, but it can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. According to the study, not only could the flu vaccine protect you from the influenza virus, but it may also help you lower your risk for life-threatening cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attack ...click here to read more

Viral infections may accelerate age-related cognitive decline by influencing the immune system. Much of the previous work on the subject found that exposure to certain viral infections including cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV) 1 and 2, as well as the protozoa Toxoplasma gondii were able to contribute to cognitive decline. Vishwajit Nimgaonkar, lead ...click here to read more

Asthma risk is linked with prenatal exposure to paracetamol – acetaminophen – during pregnancy. Coauthor of the study Maria Magnus commented, “Uncovering potential adverse effects is of public health importance, as paracetamol is the most commonly used painkiller among pregnant women and infants.” Data was taken from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, where ...click here to read more