In March 2020 researchers from the UK, USA, Canada and Belgium published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D metabolism is altered in asthma or congestive obstructive … Read more
Hand rubbing with sprayed alcohol-based hand rub/sanitizer is just as effective as rubbing with alcohol-based hand rub/sanitizer poured onto the palm of the hand to reduce bacterial counts on hands and may be an acceptable alternative hand hygiene method pending assessment in other settings and for other pathogens
In February 2020 researchers from the Infection Control Programme, WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety in Singapore and Switzerland published the results of their study to assess whether sprayed alcohol-based … Read more
Active video games, undertaken for several weeks, can provide similar or greater improvements in exercise capacity and other outcomes, as well as being more enjoyable, than traditional exercise in individuals with respiratory conditions
In February 2019 researchers from Australia published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of active video games on clinical outcome measures, as well as adherence … Read more
Frequent use of household cleaning products in early life appears to be associated with an increased risk for childhood wheeze and asthma but not atopy at age 3 years
In February 2020 researchers from Canada published the results of their study to assess the association between use of household cleaning products in early life and childhood respiratory and allergic … Read more
Supplementing the diet with a combination of multiple immune-supporting nutrients, including vitamins A, E, B6 and B12, folate, iron, copper and selenium but especially vitamins C and D and zinc, may improve immune function and reduce the risk of infection
In January 2020 researchers from the USA and Switzerland published their review on nutrients and the immune system. It has been established that multiple nutrients, including vitamins A, D, C, … Read more
A “smart toothbrush” is able to keep track of any skipped areas, pinpointing missed areas on a tooth map, and give details on the percentage of brushed surface, the teeth that require more attention, and if the user is applying too much pressure in any area that could induce gingival damage
In June 2019 researchers from Italy published their review on the use of a “smart toothbrush” in an intensive care environment. Providing effective oral hygiene is crucial in this environment … Read more
Although there are some health concerns concerning endurance exercise, it is generally regarded as safe
In April 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on whether endurance exercise is safe. The researchers stated that endurance exercise produces acute but not chronic increases in blood … Read more
Although pollutants the mother has been exposed to can pass into the breast milk, environmental studies have confirmed that the protective effects of breastfeeding still outweigh its potential health risk to the infant
On October 2019 researchers from Poland published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the potential effects of air pollution on breast milk and whether breastfeeding can overcome … 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
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
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
Vulnerable individuals, such as those with autism or autism spectrum disorders, can be profoundly, adversely, and disproportionately affected by exposure to fragranced consumer products
In October 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fragranced consumer products, such as cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and … Read more