For decades, many of us have thought we could “boost” our immune systems with vitamin C or herbs, which would fight contagious illnesses, such as colds and the flu. But in reality, there are no quick ...

How do we recover from illness when our immune system works against us? Autoimmune conditions contribute to disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, ...

Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered that some natural killer cells, NK cells, temporarily reside in our organs and then leave them via the lymphatic system. The study, ...

While many people are growing deeply concerned about the negative impact artificial intelligence might have on our fragile ...

As the temperature drops and sniffles start making their rounds, we’re all thinking about ways to strengthen our immunity: vitamin C, hand sanitizer, maybe a flu shot. But while you’re focused on ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare blood disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets. Platelets are small blood cells that play a critical role in helping your ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.

What do the Tinder dating app and our immune system have in common? They are both committed to swiping candidates to screen for the perfect match. However, instead of love, our immune system is ...