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09/03/2025

27/12/2024

Cancer remains a significant global health challenge, affecting millions of individuals and their families each year. In 2024, an estimated 2,001,140 nee cases will be diagnosed in the United States alone, with 611,720 fatalities anticipated.

In the Philippines, cancer has become the third leading cause of death worlwide. According to Dr. Rosario Pitargue, President of the Philippine Society of Medical Oncology, there are 184 new cancer cases diagnosed per 100,000 individuals annually, and 96 cancer-related deaths reported daily.

Understanding cancer prevention is a crucial key component in the fight against cancer. By identifying risk factors we can reduce the likelihood of developing certain cancers.

05/11/2024

"Chronic lead poisoning, even at low levels, is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children. Bruce Lanphear, MD, MPH, Ana Navas-Acien, MD, PhD, MPH, and David C. Bellinger, PhD, review the effects of chronic, low-level lead poisoning."

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2402527

17/10/2024

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14/09/2024

Nutritional Immunology training

13/01/2022

Recent News: A Healthy Diet Can Reduce the Risk and Severity of COVID-19

Data from 592,571 participants showed that a healthy diet can reduce the risk and severity of COVID-19. Participants who ate a plant-rich diet, such as plenty of fruits and vegetables, had a 9% lower risk of developing COVID-19 and a 41% reduced risk of developing severe complications compared to those with unhealthy diets.

January 2022
https://gut.bmj.com/content/70/11/2096

19/10/2021

October 2021 Recent News

Researchers analyzed the diets of more than 24,000 adults. They found that those who ate mushrooms were less likely to have depression. Mushrooms contain high amounts of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. These compounds can help lower oxidative stress, which may in turn reduce the symptoms of depression.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.080

08/05/2021

There is a big misconception that legumes like soy are unhealthy but that is wrong. The best source of protein is from plant-based wholesome source, like soy. Nutritional Immunology advocates eating more fruits and vegetables daily, most specially soy. Everyday we need ample amounts of amino acids. Since your immune system needs components to create more soldiers, like the lymphocytes. These immune cells, our body's soldiers, will help fight infections and help your body to recover fast.

Remember, our body is in a daily battle against unseen pathogens, not only from viruses but also from foreign microbes.

Be healthy, eat more soy! Take care of your immune system and it will take care of you.