Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered a critical link between the immune system in early life and ...

Getting a flu shot, washing your hands frequently, and keeping distance between you and those who are sick can help you stay healthier this winter. But there’s another way to bolster your immune ...

Antibodies, which recognize viruses and proteins that the body has encountered before, have long gotten most of the credit for giving the human immune system a memory. Now, researchers at the ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

The human body operates as a perpetual battleground where countless microorganisms perpetually vie for viability. At the forefront of this ceaseless conflict reside the mucosal surfaces, encompassing ...

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body’s own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

Although chemotherapy helps kill cancer cells, it can also affect healthy white blood cells, weakening the immune system. Eating nutritious foods, exercising, and avoiding illnesses are some ways to ...

New research shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, inflammation level in the body was low, ...

Anyone exploring supplements for the immune system, gut health, or iron deficiency will eventually come across lactoferrin.

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...