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Nov 20, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson
If you live in a city or near a busy road, it might not just be your lungs bearing the brunt of air pollution—your skin could be suffering too. A recent study has found a significant link between high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and incidence of eczema—a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by itching, redness and discomfort.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson |York St John |James Nestor
Being exposed to a diverse array of microbes in childhood helps ‘train’ the immune system. MNStudio/ Shutterstock
How does playing in dirt support immune health? Why is early exposure to microbes crucial for kids? What are the long-term health benefits of mud play? Can mud play reduce allergies and autoimmune risks? Practical tips for safe, healthy outdoor play for children
How Mud Play Boosts Your Child's Immune System
by Samuel J. White and Philippe B.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
dailymaverick.co.za | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson
Just like our gut and mouth, our homes also have a microbiome. Known as the “indoor microbiome”, this is the intricate ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that thrive in the places we live, work and study. As researchers delve deeper into the indoor microbiome, its significant impact on our health are becoming increasingly evident.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
innerself.com | York St John |Samuel White |Philippe Wilson |James Nestor
Our everyday activities have a significant influence on this indoor microbiome. VectorMine/ ShutterstockHow do microbes in your home impact your health? Can the design of buildings influence the indoor microbiome? What can you do to improve the microbiome in your home? How does the indoor microbiome affect both physical and mental health? What innovations are emerging to create healthier indoor environments? How the Indoor Microbiome Impacts Your Healthby Samuel J. White and Philippe B.
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Jun 18, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson |York St John |Samin Nosrat
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to poor health in many ways. Lightspring/ ShutterstockIn our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are increasingly being linked to numerous health issues – including obesity, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases.
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Jun 14, 2024 | 
rte.ie | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson
Analysis: New research into the folk remedy of honey to alleviate hay fever symptoms have yielded some intriguing findings By Samuel J. White and Philippe B. Wilson, Nottingham Trent University Honey has a long history as a revered natural remedy across many cultures. Ancient civilisations recognised its therapeutic potential, employing it for various medicinal purposes.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
innerself.com | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson |Samin Nosrat
Honey has a long history as a revered natural remedy across many cultures. Ancient civilisations recognised its therapeutic potential, employing it for various medicinal purposes. The ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks and Romans, for instance, used it to . And many cultures today continue to use it as a remedy for sore throats and coughs. Some people also assert that honey can alleviate hay fever symptoms.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
sciencealert.com | Philippe Wilson |Samuel White
In the realm of medical anomalies, few conditions captivate curiosity and concern quite like aquagenic urticaria, commonly known as "water allergy". This rare affliction transforms the seemingly innocuous act of water contact into a tormenting ordeal, afflicting people such as 22-year-old Loren Montefusco from South Carolina, US. Diagnosed with water allergy, Montefusco's life is marked by the excruciating sensation of a burning itch deep beneath her skin.
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Feb 24, 2024 | 
thenewdaily.com.au | Samuel White |Philippe Wilson
In the tranquil expanses of North America’s woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon is unfolding: chronic wasting disease (CWD), otherwise known as ‘zombie deer disease’. The condition is stealthily spreading among deer populations around the world, including the US, Canada, Scandinavia and South Korea, sparking concerns among scientists, conservationists and the public alike.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
sciencealert.com | Philippe Wilson |Samuel White
In the tranquil expanses of North America's woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon is unfolding: chronic wasting disease (CWD). The condition, often dubbed "zombie deer disease", is stealthily spreading among deer populations, sparking concerns among scientists, conservationists and the public alike.
