Taking supplements is often touted as a way to boost the immune system, but Jeffrey Bland says that's not possible. Here's ...

Researchers have discovered that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines have a persistent effect on the innate immune system. These mechanisms may help the human body to better protect itself against potential ...

The researchers next showed that when macrophages were exposed to inflammatory signals, their activity changed alongside ...

Diseases such as covid-19 and influenza can be fatal due to an overreaction of the body’s immune system called a cytokine storm. Cytokines are small proteins released by many different cells in ...

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Staying healthy is a marriage of several simple practices, according to Dr. Roger Seheult ...

Immune cells, specifically macrophages, convert ingested bacteria into essential nutrients for protein synthesis and energy production, rather than storing them in compartments.

By Katie Mogg While perusing the supplement aisle, you’ll likely pass bottles of pills and gummies claiming to boost your immune system. And if you’ve ever felt tempted to try them ...

What causes eczema remains unknown, although links have been found connecting it to genetics, the immune system and the environment. But just how diet and food allergies interact with eczema ...

Innate immune responses are rapid and independent of antigen. Innate immune systems are found in all classes of plants and animals. Hasegawa et al. reveal how synovial joints detect systemic ...

Cancer immunotherapy is a therapy used to treat cancer patients that involves or uses components of the immune system. Some cancer immunotherapies consist of antibodies that bind to, and inhibit ...