immune health Articles
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12 Functional Food & Beverage Trends
Research and market data illustrate a confluence of consumer desires for functional foods and beverages, fueled by science demonstrating benefits of health-promoting ingredients. Take drinks alone. Ohad Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, Gadot Biochemical Industries, points to data from Grand View Research: The global functional drinks market size was estimated to be worth $204.8 billion in 2022, ...
By Nuritas Ltd.
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Copper in human health
Copper is an essential mineral for human health and at the same time can be toxic, depending upon the amounts ingested. Copper is associated with bone health, immune function and increased frequency of infections, cardiovascular risk and alterations in cholesterol metabolism. Its metabolism is tightly intertwined with other microminerals and its deficiency is known to impair iron mobilisation, ...
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Foundational Supplement Program with Whole Food AstaPure® Arava
One of the most pressing questions consumers have is, "What supplements do I need to take daily?" The answer should be simple, start with a strong foundation. Just as if you were building a home, you would first pour a strong foundation in which to build on. The same holds with taking dietary supplements. The four areas of supplementation consumers need fall into these categories: Antioxidant(s), ...
By Algatech
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Antacids, Prescription Drugs or Digestive Enzymes? Your Best Bet for Better Digestion
Upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea? There are few symptoms as disruptive to your daily life as ones that originate in the digestive system. And if you’re struggling with any of these symptoms, you know exactly how difficult they are to get rid of for good. Doctors recommend a variety of treatments, but there are three biggies they suggest most often for patients who are dealing with both ...
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How Probiotics Help Restore Balance to the Gut Microbiome
Probiotics are living microorganisms that offer numerous health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. These beneficial bacteria can be found in various fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi, as well as in dietary supplements. The term "probiotic" is derived from the Greek words "pro" and "biotic," which mean "for life." Probiotics have gained popularity in recent ...
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Practitioner Spotlight--Roberta Smith
Name: Roberta Smith Office: Denver Practice Area: Health and Safety Area of Expertise: Occupational Health and Safety About Me in 140 Characters: I am passionate about worker health and I love having a rich and diverse career background to draw experience from. I enjoy cycling, running, swimming, biathlon, and knitting. What area(s) of Health and Safety are you most interested in? Why? Being ...
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Exploring Advanced Industrial Development Services for Probiotics
In the realm of modern health and wellness, the symbiotic relationship between humans and their gut microbiota has taken center stage. Probiotics, or "friendly bacteria," have garnered immense interest for their potential to influence various physiological processes, from digestive health to immune modulation. The expedition of harnessing the therapeutic potential of probiotics is intricately ...
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Toxic Black Mold Syndrome Symptoms
Mold Allergy Symptoms Are Often Mis-Diagnosed. As a Result, Hidden Mold Problems Never Discovered. This YouTube video shows a Fox News special segment in which Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan is interviewed about the health issues caused by black mold. She does a very good job covering the basics. It is estimated that 10 million people in the U.S. have health problems caused by an allergic reaction to ...
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Why Cold Chain Monitoring is Critical in the Delivery of Vaccines
Vaccine monitoring throughout the cold chain until final delivery is essential. Vaccines are a key component in our health care system. One of the most cost-effective and efficient public health strategies is immunization. The end of many disease outbreaks can be directly attributed to the development of their respective vaccines. They have an immense societal contribution, which is why it is ...
By AKCP
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Why Vaccine Cold Chain Monitoring is Critical
Vaccines are a key component in our health care system. One of the most cost-effective and efficient public health strategies is immunization. The end of many disease outbreaks can be directly attributed to the development of their respective vaccines. They have an immense societal contribution, which is why it is crucial that the delivery of vaccines through the cold chain is monitored and ...
By AKCP
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Comparative In Vitro Toxicity of ENDS Aerosols: Impact on Macrophages
As the popularity of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) devices continues to rise, there is a growing need to understand their potential health effects, particularly on immune cells. In a recent study by Drs. Pinkston, Penn and Noel (2023), researchers investigated the comparative in vitro toxicity of ENDS aerosols, focusing on the impact on macrophages. This study specifically ...
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Probiotics Have Many Benefits for the Human Body
Probiotics are active microorganisms that are beneficial to the human body. They promote nutrient absorption and maintain the health of the intestinal tract by regulating the balance of the intestinal flora. The human intestinal flora contains a large number of microorganisms, as many as hundreds of species. In addition to probiotics, there are other microorganisms, such as viruses, fungi, ...
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What’s Top of Mind for Flu Researchers?
Infectious diseases like influenza can be threats to public health and our economy. At the OPTIONS XI for the Control of Influenza conference, leading influenza vaccines provider CSL Seqirus, joined academic, government, research and industry stakeholders to discuss and learn more about influenza and its impact. Below, CSL Seqirus shared additional insights into topics of interest to the ...
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Education’s Role in Fighting Infectious Diseases
Misinformation can have a profound impact on public health, experts say that education might be the key to combating it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization saves millions of lives each year. But given that many are still hesitant to get vaccinated for COVID-19, it is apparent that we are amidst an ‘infodemic’. “We’re not just battling ...
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5 ways to keep asthma in check
Asthma rates have been on the rise for some time - in 2009 nearly 1 in 12 Americans were diagnosed with the long-term inflammatory disease that restricts airways and makes it difficult to breathe. Other symptoms include coughing, wheezing and chest tightness, and these often get worse when the patient is also fighting a common cold or flu. Asthma affects people of all ages, but especially ...
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Applications of Metagenomics in Biotechnology and Health Care
Microbes are present almost everywhere. They play a vital role in cycling carbon, release important compounds, and may be associated with infectious diseases. Metagenomics is the culture-independent genomic research of microbial communities. Metagenomics presents a powerful tool to study prokaryotes and viruses in the environment via the analysis of their DNA obtained directly from environmental ...
By CD Genomics
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Applications of Metagenomics in Biotechnology and Health Care
Microbes are present almost everywhere. They play a vital role in cycling carbon, release important compounds, and may be associated with infectious diseases. Metagenomics is the culture-independent genomic research of microbial communities. Metagenomics presents a powerful tool to study prokaryotes and viruses in the environment via the analysis of their DNA obtained directly from environmental ...
By CD Genomics
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The Effect of Probiotics for the Gut Health
There are trillions of microbes inhabiting the human intestine. These microbes gradually reach a balance of types and numbers during the process of reproduction, and this balance is closely related to the body's normal metabolism. Once the structure of the intestinal flora becomes imbalanced, various metabolic diseases will follow. The probiotics multiply in large quantities in the intestine, ...
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Flu shots urged as Madison’s FluGen plays role in effort for universal vaccine
David Wahlberg, Wisconsin State Journal October 18, 2018 With flu season approaching, health officials say people should get flu shots by the end of October, yet acknowledge that the annual vaccine generally works less than 60 percent of the time. The Madison company FluGen is part of a renewed national effort to improve the odds by developing a universal flu vaccine, which would protect ...
By FluGen, Inc.
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World Immunization Week: Taming Latent Viruses for Longer Lives
The World Health Organization created World Immunization Week to highlight global collective action and promote the use of vaccines that keep all of us protected against disease. This year, the theme is “Long Life for All: In pursuit of a long life well lived.” The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the criticality of mRNA vaccines as a tool for quickly and effectively battling ...
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