‘A rare opportunity for the public to come and hear from world and local experts on the future of cancer immunotherapies– the most significant cancer breakthrough in decades.’ Breakthrough Cancer Research, in partnership with the Irish Society of Immunology, led by Prof Joanne Lysaght and Dr Aideen Ryan, is inviting the public to a very special event on 31 August at the … [Read more...] about Could your immune system help treat cancer? Public Invited to Informative Evening with Cancer Immunotherapy Experts
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Immunity And Me – Why A Strong Immune System Is More Important Than Ever
By Sarah Keogh, Dietetic Consultant, Coeliac Society of Ireland Everyone is thinking immunity at the moment. At the Coeliac Society we have had lots of people asking us what they should be eating to keep their immune system working. There is nothing you can eat or take that will boost your immune system but it makes sense to ensure you are eating a healthy diet at this time … [Read more...] about Immunity And Me – Why A Strong Immune System Is More Important Than Ever
Nip A Cold In The Bud In 24 Hours…
With nasty bugs going around, it’s really important to do everything in our power to avoid getting sick. Here's how you can nip your colds in the bud before they manage to take hold - follow these 7 tips to help you ensure you stay one step ahead and combat colds in just 24 hours. 1. Hydrate! Our need for hydration increases when we're fighting infections, so you'll need … [Read more...] about Nip A Cold In The Bud In 24 Hours…
How Diet Can Boost the Immune System
by Carla Bredin of Wild Healthy Nutrition Isn't it odd the way some people suffer with coughs and colds repeatedly, while others never seem to get sick? It seems like a bit of a lottery. I managed a GP surgery for 5 years and never contracted influenza, even though I was exposed to it from multiple patients for each of those 5 winters (and was actively sneezed on twice, … [Read more...] about How Diet Can Boost the Immune System
Super Foods – Super You!
We all know that improving our diet can improve our health, helping us look and feel better. However an abundance of new research is demonstrating that with minimum effort we can make a good diet ‘really’ good simply by munching on specific ‘super foods’ on a daily basis. These foods are packed with nutrients powerful enough to increase physical performance, lower cholesterol, … [Read more...] about Super Foods – Super You!