Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are ...

A growing body of research is describing the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits of exercise, according to data presented at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician ...

In a world increasingly concerned with health and wellness, the concept of boosting immunity through nutrition has become more relevant than ever. While no single food or supplement can prevent ...

Immune system cells can be engineered outside of the body in a type of therapy called CAR-T. Now, Johns Hopkins scientists are developing ways to sidestep such cell manufacturing with a biodegradable ...

Green tea contains beneficial compounds that may support immune health by reducing inflammation, fighting oxidative stress, ...

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

Protein is essential for building cells, supporting immune system function and maintaining energy, but a deficiency may affect health in surprising ways. Here is how to identify a deficiency.

In a breakthrough cancer therapy development, scientists at MIT and Harvard Medical School created a new way of designing immune cells that could make “off-the-shelf” cancer medications more potent ...

The immune system works to maintain homeostasis throughout the body. Various cell types and immune mechanisms work in concert to fight disease. Specifically, two waves of immunity orchestrate a robust ...

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 ...