Zinc deficiency in the diet promotes lung infection by the bacteria Acinetobacter baumannii -; It is the leading cause of ventilator-related pneumonia, according to a up-to-date study published Nov. 15 in the journal Nature microbiology. A team of researchers led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center discovered an unexpected link between the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-13 (IL-13) […]
Make sure your child gets enough sun vitamins. In addition to calcium’s role in absorbing and strengthening bones, scientists have discovered more about its connection with the immune system. A recent study revealed that vitamin D deficiency in teenage children may boost the risk of developing autoimmune diseases. According to the latest test published in […]
Iron deficiency affects many more people than previously thought. A recent study found that 14% of American adults suffer from absolute iron deficiency, which means that their body lacks adequate amounts of iron. Another striking finding is that 15% of adults have functional iron deficiency, where the body is unable to properly utilize the iron […]
