Cells have a remarkable housekeeping system: proteins that are no longer needed, defective, or potentially harmful are labeled with a molecular "tag" and dismantled in the cellular recycling machinery ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

Researchers developed a radio-labeled molecule that allows real-time PET imaging of inflammation and activation of innate immune activity. This would allow physicians to pinpoint areas of inflammation ...

It's true that vitamin C can give your immune system a boost, but when it comes to treating or preventing colds, things get a ...

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, ...

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School offers a new view of how the immune system responds to organ ...

As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA ...

Pain-sensing neurons in the gut kindle inflammatory immune responses that cause allergies and asthma, according to a new ...

A new study published in ‘Frontiers in Immunology' has found that both insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weaker immune ...

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 ...

A person’s menstrual cycle may affect their immune system’s response, causing fluctuations throughout the month. The menstrual cycle involves a series of changes in hormone levels and structures ...