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Poultry is the most common cause of serious food-poisoning outbreaks, followed by fish, then beef. But wait, aren’t people more likely to order their burgers rarer than their chicken sandwiches? The primary location where outbreaks occur is the home, not restaurants.
There is a food that offers the best of both worlds—significantly improving our ability to detox carcinogens like diesel fumes and decreasing inflammation in our airways—all while improving our respiratory defenses against infections.
Eating seaweed salad may boost the efficacy of vaccinations and help treat cold sores, herpes, Epstein-Barr virus, and shingles.
Unlike most antiviral drugs, green tea appears to work by boosting the immune system to combat diseases such as genital warts (caused by HPV) and the flu (caused by the influenza virus).
The burgeoning field of positive psychology is based on the understanding that mental health is not just about the absence of disease.
Vegetables tested head-to-head to see which boosts immune function best.
The green algae, chlorella, may help attenuate the drop in immune function antibodies associated with over-strenuous exercise.
Compared to bananas, does eating kiwifruit decrease the incidence and severity of upper respiratory tract infections?
Freedom of Information Act documents reveal that the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned the egg industry that saying eggs are nutritious or safe may violate rules against false and misleading advertising.
Gargling, as commonly practiced in Japan, can not only soothe a sore throat, but may even prevent one.
Inadequate fruit and vegetable intake may help explain the loss of immune function associated with aging that is linked to an increased risk of dying from pneumonia and influenza.
