1. Keep It Simple Although no diet is proven to cure or treat psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other inflammatory conditions, you can choose foods that will help with it. Go for items that haven’t been highly processed. You want ones that are still close to their natural state. CC0 Creative Commons, Pixabay Read more at WebMD… [...]
Similar symptoms, different treatments Welcome to cold and flu season. (Reminder: It’s not too late to get your flu shot!) If your little one is already sniffling, coughing and sneezing, you might wonder whether it was a virus or bacteria that got them sick, and what you can do to help. Sometimes the symptoms of viral [...]
Contrary to popular belief, a drink or two per day might not help your heart, especially if you’re over 65. Learn if, why, and how you should cut back on alcohol. Moderation in all things may be sound advice in many situations. But when it comes to drinking alcohol, you might want to reconsider that [...]
We work with health care professionals and public health officials around the world to reduce asthma prevalence, morbidity, and mortality. Through resources such as evidence-based strategy documents for asthma management, and events such as the annual celebration of World Asthma Day, GINA is working to improve the lives of people with asthma in every corner [...]
ACCESS TO LIFE-CHANGING asthma medication is dependent on geography and luck, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland. Sarah O’Connor, its chief executive officer, said access is “a lottery on a number of levels” as it depends on where you live and which consultant you have. New biologic drugs for severe asthmatics are designed to [...]
Whole Genome Sequencing is helping us decode the risks to our food Food is evolving. Meal-replacement beverages, 3-D printed pasta and meat grown in laboratories… These are just some of the paths it is taking. Whatever our take on it, as food changes, so will our need to define its safety. For food to be [...]
Abstract Increasing evidences have shown strong associations between gut microbiota and many human diseases, and understanding the dynamic crosstalks of host-microbe interaction in the gut has become necessary for the detection, prevention, or therapy of diseases. Many reports have showed that diet, nutrient, pharmacologic factors and many other stimuli play dominant roles in the modulation [...]
16 people in Moncton area became sick with a strain of the illness earlier this year Four new cases of legionnaires’ disease have been reported since an outbreak of the severe form of pneumonia that sickened 16 people in the Moncton area was declared over. Dr. Yves Léger, regional medical officer of health, said in [...]
Abstract The gut microbiome appears to be a significant contributor to musculoskeletal health and disease. Recently, it has been found that oral microbiota are involved in arthritis pathogenesis. Microbiome composition and its functional implications have been associated with the prevention of bone loss and/or reducing fracture risk. The link between gut–oral microbiota and joint inflammation [...]
In California and other U.S. western states, wildfires have become more frequent and intense, adversely impacting air quality and human health. Smoke from wildfires contains many toxins and irritants, including particles smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter, which, due to their size, penetrate deep into the lungs and contribute to cardiopulmonary and respiratory illness. Many [...]
