T cells, which target infection and disease, can become more effective after a meal. The finding might help improve ...

The immune system is a complex network of cells and chemicals that defend the body against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. It includes various components such as ...

People with hard-to-treat asthma often have to use medicines such as systemic steroids that broadly suppress the immune ...

Scientists uncover the mechanism by which cells mark the protein cGAS for degradation, which is critical in preventing the immune system from mistakenly attacking the body's own tissues. A microscopic ...

We sometimes hear about the benefits of “boosting” our immune system, but what we really want to do is support our immune system on an ongoing basis. People often think of the immune system as ...

Your body’s stress response can trigger several physiological changes, which can affect immune function. Why you’re stressed and how long you’re stressed can impact how your immune system responds.

Experts say getting a couple minutes of morning sunlight can boost your mood and energy more than drinking a cup of coffee ...

Kate Markey, MBBS, PhD, has discovered a link between the intestinal microbiome and developing chronic graft-versus-host ...

The immune system maintains homeostasis by the symphony with immune modulators and immune cells. A breakdown in the immune orchestra tunes in the ...

It is tempting to understand muscle's role in the body as a simple mechanical motor. But the truth is much more complex: our ...