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03/02/2020 / By Franz Walker

Interferons and the immune system: Can this therapeutic strategy address viral infection and strengthen immunity against cancer?

Healthcare professionals use different methods to fight cancer and viral infections. However, a team led by researchers from Wake Forest University in North Carolina recently reported a potential therapeutic strategy that may help fight both. In a study published in the journal Cell, the researchers discovered that reducing lactate, a product of glucose breakdown, increases the production of type 1 interferons (IFN). Type […]

02/29/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Natural ways to boost your immunity as coronavirus spreads

During the last half of December 2019, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) began spreading throughout China. To date, researchers around the globe are scrambling to find a cure for COVID-19, which has already infected hundreds of thousands of people, and claimed thousands of lives. But what if the key to staying healthy during a pandemic is strengthening your […]

02/13/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Can a dirty house help fight chronic disease? Study suggests early exposure to “farm-like microbiota” helps prevent asthma in children

There can be no doubt that proper hygiene practices like regular hand-washing are vital to maintaining good health. An understanding of how germs are spread and what makes people ill has literally saved millions of lives over the past century. But, could it be that we have taken the pursuit of cleanliness too far? Might […]

11/24/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Study finally confirms “inflammatory theory” of heart disease: Findings can be used to develop new treatments that minimize stroke risk

Many people know that plaque buildup is a precursor for heart disease, but what can be done to target this condition? In a recent study published in Nature Medicine, a team from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York identified a specific immune cell found in arterial plaque in those who recently suffered a stroke or mini-stroke. Their […]

11/10/2019 / By Lance D Johnson

Put your phone away: Late-night smartphone use linked to sleep disorders and increased risk of serious health problems

When the sun goes down and the lights dim, biological rhythms prepare the body and the mind for rest. A calming silence and a cozy darkness await us, but we are too eager to fill this downtime with noise, light, and stimulation from our devices. Reflection, relaxation, and a deep, meaningful sleep are ours to […]

10/25/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Tart, sweet and full of antioxidants: 5 Reasons to add nutrient-rich hawthorn berries to your diet

Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that have a storied history. Their use as a remedy for various diseases is documented in ancient medical records all around the world. The Greek physician Dioscorides wrote in the first century AD that these berries are effective in increasing blood flow to the heart. Meanwhile, ancient Chinese healers on the other side […]

10/25/2019 / By Tracey Watson

This POWERFUL vitamin is a NATURAL remedy for measles, chicken pox and other viral infections

In 2019, the United States saw its largest measles outbreak in many decades. Predictably, the mainstream media was quick to blame a decline in the number of children being vaccinated for the crisis, noting that the majority of those affected were under the age of five and had not received the vaccine. Of course, media […]

10/14/2019 / By Lance D Johnson

Let ’em get dirty: Children who are “too clean” have higher risk of chronic inflammatory diseases later in life

The human immune system is developed extensively during childhood, from the baby’s first skin-to-skin contact with their mother, to the garden soil they crawl around in as a toddler. Every creek and every pond invites an opportunity for the child to introduce their immune system to the antigens in their environment. Exposure, not avoidance, is […]

09/26/2019 / By Melissa Smith

The impact of lifestyle behaviors on a person’s immune system

A report published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies reviewed how lifestyle behaviors can influence the immune system of an individual. This report was authored by Jane Hart, a researcher at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. When preparing for cold and flu season, conventional training does not teach clinicians about lifestyle behaviors. […]

08/26/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Enjoy a refreshing ginger cauliflower smoothie bowl and improve your digestive health

Smoothie bowls are more filling than regular smoothies, and making them with fresh, organic ingredients produces a simple but nutritious snack. If you want to boost your fiber intake and improve your digestive health, try making a ginger cauliflower smoothie bowl. The health benefits of cauliflower The ginger cauliflower smoothie bowl recipe below is from Nicole Gaffney, […]

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