Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) seeds contain mucilage, trigonelline, 4-hydroxyisoleucine, sotolon, diosgenin, luteolin, phenolic acids, and protodioscin and is “generally recognized as safe” when used as a flavouring by the U.S. Food … Read more
It is uncertain whether animal-source food has any impact on the growth and development of children when compared to cereal products or other foods
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
It is uncertain whether animal-source food has any impact on the growth and development of children when compared to cereal products or other foods
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess whether animal source foods, such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy, improved growth … Read more
Premature deaths due to air pollution are currently estimated to be over 7 million per year with ischaemic heart disease and strokes accounting for 80%, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or acute lower respiratory infections 14%, and lung cancer 6%
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published their overview on air pollution and exposure levels and how this affects local policy actions. Measurement of air pollution levels has significantly … Read more
Secondhand exposure to e-cigarettes may make asthma symptoms worse
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between secondhand e-cigarette exposure and an increase in asthma symptoms in adolescents with … Read more
A Task Force from the European Respiratory Society have stated that currently there is no evidence that e-cigarettes are safer than tobacco in the long term
In January 2019 a task force from the European Respiratory Society, comprising of researchers from Germany, UK, Italy, USA, The Netherlands, Spain, Greece and Sweden, published their report on the … Read more
There is evidence that using e-cigarettes can cause chronic lung disease and cardiovascular disease as well as leading to a 3-fold increase in the risk of smoking combustible cigarettes in the future
In August 2019 researchers from the UK and Australia published their review of the medical and scientific literature to assess the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes as a means of … Read more
Severe illness affecting the lungs associated with e-cigarette usage
The response of different countries to the current vaping crisis underlines a deeper difference in the approach to e-cigarettes. UK health bodies are leading a push for e-cigarettes to be … Read more
The rapid rise in number of asthma diagnoses may be due to changes in the exposure to environmental factors and changes in lifestyle
In March 2019 researchers from France published their review to assess environmental factors which may be involved in the development of asthma. The number of individuals suffering from asthma has … Read more
Frequent paracetamol use may be a risk factor for symptoms of asthma, rhinitis, and skin allergy
In September 2018 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess the association between paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) use and asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic eczema … Read more
There appears to be an association between asthma onset and exacerbation with cleaning and disinfecting activities in a number of industries, including healthcare
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between asthma and related outcomes with occupations and tasks in healthcare workers in … Read more
The use of bleach and high-level disinfectants in the healthcare industry may increase the risk of asthma symptoms
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between similar patterns of cleaning and disinfecting activities with asthma symptoms. A total … Read more
Air fresheners or deodorizers, scented laundry products, being in a room cleaned with scented products or being near someone wearing a fragranced product may cause asthmatics to experience respiratory problems, migraine headaches or asthma attacks
In January 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the incidence and types of effects fragranced products have on asthmatics in the … Read more
Women cleaning at home or working as occupational cleaners appear to have an accelerated decline in lung function, suggesting that exposure to both cleaning sprays and other cleaning agents may constitute a risk to long-term respiratory health
In May 2018 researchers from the European Community Respiratory Health Survey based in Norway, Spain, Sweden, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, and the UK published the results of their study … Read more
The commonest cleaning agents causing occupational asthma appear to be chlorine-releasing agents, quaternary ammonium compounds and aldehydes
In November 2018 researchers from the UK published the results of their study to assess the type of cleaning agents which appear to be responsible for occupational asthma. A total … Read more
Most asthmatics would prefer workplaces, healthcare facilities and other environments to be fragrance-free as this could help reduce adverse effects
In November 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the incidence and types of health problems associated with exposure to fragranced products … Read more
Monthly high-dose vitamin D supplementation does not prevent a range of diseases, but may be beneficial for some intermediate outcomes in people who have vitamin D deficiency
In May 2019 researchers from New Zealand published the results of their study to assess the effectiveness of monthly vitamin D supplementation in reducing the incidence of a range of … Read more
A high use of disinfectants appears to be associated with an increased risk of asthma and wheezing in young adults
In September 2017 researchers from Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the association between the private use of household sprays and disinfectants with … Read more
Children living within a 2.5-km radius from on-road emission sources of air pollution and within a 400m radius from individual sources of fine particulate matter have an increased risk of asthma
In June 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between asthma and exposure to air pollution in high asthma and low asthma … Read more
Indoor and outdoor air pollution is a triggering factor for exacerbations of both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
In June 2015 researchers from Turkey published their review of factors that can increase the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma together with their treatment. One of … Read more