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Immunity Category

Study finds washing without soap is pointless

By Donna Parker • Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Immunity

A recent poll found 74 percent of Americans who use public restrooms would rinse their hands with water and let them air dry if there’s no soap or towels.

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Flu-fighting foods

By Mark McGhee • Sep 21st, 2009 • Category: Health News, Immunity

You’ve heard that chicken soup can help cure the aches and pains associated with the flu and now experts are touting the benefits of some other flu-fighting foods.

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New findings on role of zinc in overall health, immunity

By Steven Marsh • Sep 18th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Immunity

It’s difficult to test for, but new research suggests that zinc deficiencies are widespread across the world, with as many as 12 percent of the total U.S. population and an estimated 40 percent of elderly Americans affected by it.

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Study: Gut bacteria may boost immunity

By Steven Marsh • Sep 1st, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

New research has found that friendly bacteria found in the human digestive tract help rally the immune system against the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.

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Study sheds new light on the role of zinc in immunity

By Mark McGhee • Aug 10th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

Although the role of zinc in fighting infections has long been known, new research has uncovered some of the mechanisms by which it boosts the immune system.

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More health benefits from fruits and vegetables

By Donna Parker • Jul 20th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

A new study indicates that consuming the greens and reds may help protect pregnant women against upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).

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Vitamin D deficiency linked to infection during pregnancy

By Mark McGhee • Jun 23rd, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

As researchers are uncovering ever more evidence of vitamin D’s role in maintaining a healthy immune system, some of them have turned to it for an explanation of bacterial vaginosis (BV) infections.

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A herbal remedy for swine flu?

By Steven Marsh • May 28th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

Scientific institutes from Mexico and China have announced they will collaborate to explore a potential role of medicinal plants in the treatment of the H1N1 flu.

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Obama appears to endorse acupuncture

By Better Health Research News Desk • May 15th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Immunity

As the government gears up for a comprehensive healthcare reform, there are signs the new administration may have a favorable view regarding the role of alternative medicine in the larger healthcare system.

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Nutritional supplements may protect from swine flu

By Better Health Research News Desk • Apr 29th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

As global health authorities scramble to contain the swine flu outbreak in the face of limited medical treatment options, it may be useful to note there are dietary supplemtns which may be effective in protecting against the infection.

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New evidence links vitamin D to flu prevention

By Better Health Research News Desk • Apr 9th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

Vitamin C is commonly associated with immunity boosting, but recent research has suggested vitamin D may also have that effect.

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Nutritional health supplement may fight cancer

By Better Health Research News Desk • Apr 2nd, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

A nutritional health supplement developed in China showed some benefit in preventing some cancers, as well as improving overall life expectancy, according to research done jointly by the National Cancer Institute and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

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Tick saliva may lead to autoimmune disorder treatment

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 27th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

New research suggests that an element of tick saliva may aid in the treatment of a disorder that causes limb weakness and stroke-like symptoms such as slurred speech and vision issues.

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Research suggests consuming licorice may increase organ rejection

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 25th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

People who use herbal supplements that include a chemical found in licorice may heighten the risk of organ rejection following transplants, say Taiwanese researchers.

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Spring transition poses unique nutritional challenges

By Better Health Research News Desk • Mar 20th, 2009 • Category: Health News, Health Resources News, Immunity

Early spring marks the height of the flu season but simple dietary adjustments can make a big difference, according to an integrative health expert.

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