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.
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.
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.
New research has found that friendly bacteria found in the human digestive tract help rally the immune system against the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.
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.
A new study indicates that consuming the greens and reds may help protect pregnant women against upper respiratory tract infections (URTI).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vitamin C is commonly associated with immunity boosting, but recent research has suggested vitamin D may also have that effect.
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.
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.
People who use herbal supplements that include a chemical found in licorice may heighten the risk of organ rejection following transplants, say Taiwanese researchers.
Early spring marks the height of the flu season but simple dietary adjustments can make a big difference, according to an integrative health expert.
