If you don’t already eat broccoli regularly, you could be putting your ability to breathe easily at risk. The reason? Research by University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) scientists concludes sulforaphane, a natural compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables (like Brussels sprouts and cauliflower), appears to protect against respiratory inflammation that causes…
Archive for July, 2010
New Blood Test for Newborns to Detect Allergy Risk
Monday, July 26th, 2010
A simple blood test can now predict whether newborn babies are at high risk of developing allergies as they grow older, thanks to research involving the University of Adelaide.
Professor Tony Ferrante, an immunologist from SA Pathology and the Children’s Research Centre at the University of Adelaide, says the new marker may be the most significant…
Bee pollen superfood boosts immune system function
Monday, July 26th, 2010
There are many superfoods that boost immune function, but few do it with as much potency as bee pollen. Through its unique combination of minerals, vitamins, amino acids and enzymes, bee pollen offers one of the most revitalizing natural superfoods in the world (especially when collected from local bees who are in tune with your…
Parents Of Students With Asthma And Allergies, How Do You Know When Your Child Is Ready To Self-Medicate At School?
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Students with asthma and allergies will pack more than just a lunchbox and bookbag when they start school this year: They’ll be devising ways to keep their life-saving medications close at hand should they need them. No longer do they have to be locked up in the nurse’s cabinet or the office. Laws passed in…
Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions
Monday, July 26th, 2010
A carbohydrate in meat called alpha-gal may be the unrecognized cause of recurring severe allergic reactions in some patients, a new study suggests.
The study included 60 people in Australia and the United States who experienced the recurrent severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis with no known cause. Allergy tests revealed that 25 of the 60…
Asthma And Eczema Sufferers Have A Lower Risk Of Developing A Cancer
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Men who had a history of asthma or eczema generally had a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study carried out by researchers at INRS Institut Armand-Frappier, the Research Centre of the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, and McGill University. The findings, published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, show…
New study connects fiber-rich diet and intestinal bacteria with strong immune system
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
You probably know that getting enough fiber in your diet can keep constipation at bay and it can lower high cholesterol levels, too. Now Australian researchers have found another reason why the indigestible part of plant-based foods, known as roughage, is good for you — it plays an important role in keeping your immune system…
Vitamin D Keeps Minds of Older Men Sharp, and Fights Asthma Too
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Getting a little hazy mentally and losing some cognitive function doesn’t necessarily have to happen as you grow older. Evidence continues to mount that exposing yourself regularly to a healthy dose of regular sunshine and eating certain vitamin-rich fish can help keep brains sharp — especially those of middle-aged and older men.
The latest data comes…
No Clear Criteria for Diagnosing Food Allergies, Researchers Find
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
A new study shows that confusion over how to identify and treat food allergies is creating the potential for misdiagnosis of this condition.
In a review of existing literature on the subject, researchers with RAND Corp., Stanford University and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System found differing definitions of food allergy. “There is lack…
Those With Allergic Asthma Face Double Trouble During Flu Season, Findings Suggest
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mold may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy immune response to respiratory viruses such as influenza.
“Our findings imply that the better your asthma is controlled, the more likely you are to have an appropriate response…
