Each Zinc unit equal a 7% reduction in covid mortality, Vaccine can lead to swollen lymph nodes and trigger false cancer positives, plus data. ***Thankyou COVID Tracking Project for all of the great work you have done, you will be… Read More ›
Infection
Vitamin D may be more effective than masks and distancing combined for COVID ?
In patients older than 40 years they observed that those patients who were vitamin D sufficient were 51.5 percent less likely to die from the infection compared to patients who were vitamin D deficient or insufficient with a blood level… Read More ›
NIH study finds probiotic Bacillus eliminates Staphylococcus bacteria
NIH study finds probiotic Bacillus eliminates Staphylococcus bacteria NIH study finds probiotic Bacillus eliminates Staphylococcus bacteria A new study from National Institutes of Health scientists and their Thai colleagues shows that a “good” bacterium commonly found in probiotic digestive supplements… Read More ›
Recent gut and urinary tract infections may curb risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Public Release: 4-Feb-2015 BMJ-British Medical Journal Recent gut and urinary tract infections may curb the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests research published online in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. One possible explanation could lie in the way in… Read More ›
Scientists unveil secrets of important natural antibiotic
An international team of scientists has discovered how an important natural antibiotic called dermcidin, produced by our skin when we sweat, is a highly efficient tool to fight tuberculosis germs and other dangerous bugs. Their results could contribute to the… Read More ›
Doctors’ ‘gut feeling’ should not be ignored
05 OCT 2012 Research: Clinicians’ gut feeling about serious infections in children: Observational study Doctors who experience a gut feeling about serious illness when treating a child in primary care should take action upon this feeling and not ignore it,… Read More ›
Why do infants get sick so often?
10 AUG 2012 University of Michigan Health System researchers reveal cell signaling prevents the growth of essential immune cells Newborns and infants are more prone to viral infections. A U-M study shows this sensitivity is due in part to age-dependent… Read More ›
Flu immunity is affected by how many viruses actually cause the infection
29 JUN 2012 New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that the immune response differs depending on the amount of virus received during infection Bethesda, MD—Not only does the type of flu virus affect a patient’s outcome,… Read More ›
Vitamin D supplements may protect against viral infections during the winter
04 May 2012 New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that the older population could benefit from vitamin D supplementation in autumn and winter to protect against viral infections Vitamin D may be known as the sunshine… Read More ›
Transmission of hepatitis C virus following antiviral treatment
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-Jul-2014 Millions of people throughout the world are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Left untreated, infection results in serious complications such as cirrhosis of the liver and cancer. Many HCV-infected patients respond well to anti-viral therapy… Read More ›
Wash your mouth out with silver
09 Mar 2012 Published in Letters in Applied Microbiology Yeasts which cause hard-to-treat mouth infections are killed using silver nanoparticles in the laboratory, scientists have found. These yeast infections, caused by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata target the young, old… Read More ›
Honey could be effective at treating and preventing wound infections
10 Feb 2012 Manuka honey could help clear chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, according to a new study published in Microbiology. The findings provide further evidence for the clinical use of manuka… Read More ›
Chronic infections thwart vaccine effectiveness
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 15-May-2014 ‘Bystander’ chronic infections thwart development of immune cell memory Implications for improving efficacy of vaccine campaigns in regions with chronic, infectious diseases PHILADELPHIA – Studies of vaccine programs in the developing world have revealed that individuals… Read More ›
Children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms have altered digestive genes
Public release date: 16-Sep-2011 These changes may also affect the mix of bacteria present in the digestive tract Researchers at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and at the Harvard Medical… Read More ›
Gastric bacterium Helicobacter pylori protects against asthma
Public release date: 1-Jul-2011 Infection with the gastric bacterium Helicobacter pylori provides reliable protection against allergy- induced asthma, immunologists from the University of Zurich have demonstrated in an animal model together with allergy specialists from the University Medical Center of… Read More ›
Tea and Coffee Consumption Associated with Reduced MRSA Nasal Carriage
Public release date: 11-Jul-2011 Researchers report an association between the consumption of hot tea or coffee and a decreased likelihood of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus nasal carriage, which studies have suggested may significantly increase the risk of systemic MRSA infection. Analyzing… Read More ›
Scientists decode secrets of a very common virus that can cause cancer
Public release date: 15-Dec-2010 DURHAM, N.C. – About 90 percent of people are infected at some time in their lives with Epstein- Barr virus (EBV), usually with no ill effects. But individuals with compromised immune systems, such as people with… Read More ›
New research shows virus previously linked to chronic fatigue syndrome is a lab contaminant (2010)
Public release date: 20-Dec-2010 A virus previously thought to be associated with chronic fatigue syndrome is not the cause of the disease, a detailed study has shown. The research shows that cell samples used in previous research were contaminated with… Read More ›
Diabetes can cause a sugar coating that smothers body’s immune defences
Public release date: 23-Aug-2010 – The raised glucose can also form what can be described as a sugar coating that can effectively smother and block the mechanisms our bodies use to detect and fight bacterial and fungal infections. Research… Read More ›
Study: Yogurt-like drink DanActive reduced rate of common infections in daycare children
Public release date: 19-May-2010 – had 24 percent fewer gastrointestinal infections (such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting), and 18 percent fewer upper respiratory tract infections (such as ear infections, sinusitis and strep).