Cranberry-containing products to prevent urinary tract infections
Cranberry-containing products are a folk remedy to prevent UTIs. Researchers in Taipei and Boston evaluated their value and factors influencing...
Dog and cat exposure and the risk of respiratory symptoms and infections
Researchers in Finland and Germany studied the first year of life.
Everything you wanted to know about cranberry
Drs. Catherine Neto and Joe Vinson from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth and the University of Scranton, in Pennsylvania, contributed a...
Consumer Alert: “Koff & Kold” and “Kold Sore”
The FDA tells us that Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all of its “Koff & Kold” spray with herbal extract...
Homeopathic vs conventional treatment of otitis media
Researchers at the Regional Research Institute of Homeopathy, Jin aipur (Rajasthan), India, studied patients with acute otitis media.
Caution when using a neti pot
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is warning residents about the dangers of the improper use of neti...
The chiropractic table. Is it contaminiated?
Researchers at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, in Toronto, recorded the attitudes and behaviors of chiropractors regarding table disinfection.
Chewing gum to prevent otitis media
Acute otitis media is the most common bacterial infection among young children in the United States. In this Cochrane review,...
Review: Zinc to prevent respiratory tract infections
Zinc supplementation is a potential option to prevent acute lower respiratory infection, especially in developing countries. Researchers at The Johns...
Another reason to stop smoking
Researchers at The Cleveland Clinic, in Ohio, determined the effect of smoking in noncardiac surgical patients.
Maggots help heal wounds in diabetic patients
Diabetic patients face lower limb amputation when lesion on the foot or leg don”t heal. During the meeting of the...
The science of vitamin D
NutraIngredients.com has a review.
Probiotics improve a person’s health
This Cochrane Review assessed the effectiveness and safety of probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory infections (URTIs).
Exercise lessens symptoms of the common cold
Researchers at Appalachian State University, in Boone, North Carolina, studied the effects of physical activity and fitness levels on the...
Itraconazole vs homeopathy to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis
It’s a common vaginal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus. Researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, in Austria compared...
Cranberries vs antibiotics to prevent urinary tract infection
Concern over the risk of resistance to antimicrobial agents has stimulated interest in cranberries to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections...
Cranberry juice to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infection
Catheter-associated bacteriuria is the most common healthcare–associated infection worldwide. It’s due to the widespread use of urinary catheterization. An Expert...
Vitamin A and zinc to treat tuberculosis
Low blood levels of vitamin A and zinc are common in tuberculosis patients. But do patients benefit from supplementation during...
Vitamin A supplements prevent morbidity and mortality in children
Vitamin A deficiency is a major public health problem in low and middle income countries and can lead to many...
Treating mastitis with probiotics
Mastitis is an infection of breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth, and redness of the breast. It’s...