After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system.

Researchers say study provides sufficient rationale to further explore the therapeutic uses of SSRIs during infection.

In a breakthrough for influenza research, scientists have discovered immune cells that can recognize influenza (flu) viruses ...

Humans have an exceptional ability to deal with viruses. In most cases, your immune system is able to fight an infection. On ...

The study revealed that a gene common in some bats can reduce the production of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by up to 90%, which could help lead to new medical approaches to combating viral diseases.

Think of the Trump administration as a virulent but benevolent virus that has infected the monstrous, bloated, Vindmanesque ...

For example, if you inhale a cold virus through your nose ... Your white blood cells are an important part of your immune system because they help fight infection and disease.

While researchers don’t currently know why women are at greater risk of long COVID, differences in the way men’s and women’s ...

Our immune systems already do a fantastic job fighting viruses and other nasties ... regular exercise may slow the ageing of the immune system. Your body's defences are in decline from our ...

HIV is spread by bodily fluids such as blood, breast milk or semen. It gradually weakens the body's immune system and makes ...