Psoriasis is well known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive ...

A new study has uncovered a key difference between the immune system of males and females—and it comes down to a single gene. The study is published in The Journal of Immunology. Subscribe to our ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...

Antibodies, which recognize viruses and proteins that the body has encountered before, have long gotten most of the credit for giving the human immune system a memory. Now, researchers at the ...

Know how the immune system influences fertility, embryo implantation, and early pregnancy success, with expert insights on ...

The team’s research provides compelling evidence for the brain’s influence on physiology. A deeper understanding of this mind ...

Groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed crucial new insights into the immune systems of COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with ...

Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in different ways, but neither will prevent you from getting sick on their own. Vitamin C may slightly shorten colds, while vitamin D deficiency ...

Experts share which to stock up on this cold and flu season.

Research shows that early exposure to everyday environmental microbes, through outdoor play, pets, and natural surroundings, helps train children’s immune systems and may lower the risk of allergies ...