166 results found for: Inflammation

Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Hospitalization Risk In Older Population

Vitamin D deficiency increases the likelihood of hospitalization and the length of stay in the population aged over 60, according to a cross-sectional study of over 3,000 people.

COVID-19 VACCINES: Breakthrough Approach Or Unanticipated Health Risk?

Authored by Aleksandra Niedzwiecki, Ph.D. and Matthias Rath, M.D. Dr. Rath Research Institute, San Jose, CA 95138, USA The coronavirus pandemic has been surrounded by fears […]

Omega-3 Supplements Protect Against Stress

A high daily dose of an omega-3 supplement may help slow the effects of aging by suppressing damage and boosting protection at the cellular level during and after a stressful event, new research suggests.

Scientific Review Concludes Nutrition Could Play Role In Community-Based Approach To COVID-19

A new scientific review published in the journal Nutrients examines whether nutritional supplementation can blunt the inflammatory response in COVID-19. Taking the form of an overview […]

Acne: A Common Skin Problem That Can Be Prevented And Treated Naturally

Although often thought of as a problem only affecting teenagers, acne can affect people of all ages. Occurring when hair follicles become blocked with oil and […]

Almost A Third Of British People Dying With COVID-19 ‘Delta’ Variant Are Fully Vaccinated

A new report has revealed that almost a third of British people who recently died with the so-called Delta (Indian) variant of COVID-19 had already received […]

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just As Strong A Predictor Of Early Death As Smoking

A new research paper published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that a low omega-3 Index is just as powerful in predicting early death as smoking.

Intravenous Vitamin C Lowers Mortality In Critically Ill Patients With Severe Pneumonia

In a recent study, researchers from the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran examine the effects of intravenous vitamin C on critically ill intensive care unit (ICU) patients with severe pneumonia. Published in the BMC Infectious Diseases journal, the study found that treatment with vitamin C was safe and could decrease inflammation, the duration of mechanical ventilation, and use of vasopressor medications such as norepinephrine (noradrenaline). Among the 40 patients in the control group, 11 deaths occurred. The group of 40 patients given vitamin C saw just 6 deaths. The study results add to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of vitamin C in the treatment of respiratory infections.