We performed a systematic review of the literature to establish conclusive evidence of risk
factors for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Observational studies (cross-sectional …

Omega (ω)-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are naturally occurring substances that
are well tolerated and have been used extensively for the prevention of cardiovascular …

Aging is associated with declined immune function, particularly T cell-mediated activity,
which contributes to increased morbidity and mortality from infectious disease and cancer in …

Pneumonia is inflammation in the lungs, which is usually caused by an infection. The
symptoms of pneumonia can vary from mild to life-threatening, where severe illness is often …

Many countries are facing aging populations, with those over 65 years of age likely to
represent the largest population over the next 10–20 years. Living longer often comes with …

Ageing is characterized by immunosenescence and the progressive decline in immunity in
association with an increased frequency of infections and chronic disease. This complex …

The benefits of plant-based diets may depend on the type of plant. To determine the
associations of healthy and unhealthy plant-based diet types on risk of hospitalization with …

Introduction Pneumonia is the most common cause of mortality from infectious diseases, the
second leading cause of nosocomial infection, and the leading cause of mortality among …

Background: Based on our recently reported associations between specific dietary
behaviors and the risk of COVID-19 infection in the UK Biobank (UKB) cohort, we further …

Intestinal flora plays an important role in inflammatory response to systemic or local organs
of its host. High calorie diet has been shown to aggravate the condition of pneumonia and …