Touted by athletes, supermodels and pop stars as a way to maintain their looks and health, lemon water has become a must-have daily elixir for people. Supermodel Gisele Bündchen told People magazine in 2016 that she started each day with a lukewarm glass of lemon water. In 2022, singer Beyoncé invested in lemon water brand … Read more
Those planning to travel during the year-end holiday season should take the necessary steps to ensure their trip is a safe and relaxing one. These travel tips from Hong Kong-based health experts will help you and your travel companions stay healthy and happy and get the most out of your time away in this busy … Read more
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A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations to create awareness about the dangers, around 1.3 billion people still use some form of tobacco and 80 per cent of them live in low to middle income … Read more
As the colder months approach and flu season draws near, many people begin to wonder how individuals can best protect their immune systems. A recent Protein Works study highlighted the top foods to take for each season. Small adjustments can significantly strengthen the immune response and keep individuals resilient throughout winter. Kyle Crowley, a nutrition … Read more
Apple cider vinegar has been used for everything from flavouring salad dressings to cleaning toilets, washing windows and unclogging drains. TikTok abounds with apple cider vinegar drink recipes and products, while YouTube videos encourage people to mix it with warm water and sip it before bedtime. But is there any evidence to back claims of … Read more
SOUTHAMPTON: After discovering how the immune system of the body targets cancer-ravaged cells, scientists are on the approach of a significant breakthrough in the fight against the disease. According to a recent study, human immune system’s natural killer cells, which guard against infections and illness, have an innate ability to identify and target a protein … Read more
WASHINGTON: A new study suggested that inherited immune and metabolism disorders are more similar than previously believed. The results provide fresh information that may help patients with these illnesses receive better care by highlighting a novel collection of metabolic genes that are critical for immune system T cell activity.The findings of the study were published … Read more
Cancer-causing chemicals are being blown downwind from coal mines in southern British Columbia in concentrations that rival those next to oilsand mines, newly published research has concluded. “Our results reveal, for the first time, clear evidence that coal mining contaminants are spread far downwind from their sources,” says the paper, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The … Read more
The human immune system changes with age. Immune responses start to become less robust as people get older, which makes them more vulnerable to certain infections and diseases. However, immune system aging looks different from person to person. Research has shown that changes to the composition and diversity of the microorganisms in the gut may … Read more
NEW DELHI: Drugs blocking activity of sensory nerves could stop or slow certain head and neck cancers from growing, new research has found.Studying interactions between nerves and tumour microenvironments, researchers found that sensory nerves helped accelerate tumour growth by preventing the immune system from generating specific T-cells, important to fighting disease within the tumour tissue.Nerve … Read more
