Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other ...

Using single-cell epigenomic profiling of immune cells from 110 individuals, researchers show that genetic variation and ...

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients ...

A small study found that consuming kimchi may increase activity in immune cells involved in detecting and responding to infection. Kimchi produces short-chain fatty acids during digestion, which are ...

These immunity-supporting foods can help you stay healthy and vibrant all winter long. With cold and flu season around the corner, building a strong immune system is essential for staying healthy and ...

As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have discovered a new way to rejuvenate a key component of immune function, ...

How does the same infection, say the flu or a cold, give some people mild symptoms and leave others suffering? Why do people develop autoimmune diseases? And will we ever be able to predict when—and ...

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 ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

Eating fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats can boost your immune system. Regular exercise can help regulate and boost immune function but don't overdo it. Getting enough sleep each ...