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 ...

A new discovery about how cells communicate with each other in the body's immune system has revealed deeper insights for an ...

Grapefruit is famously juicy and tangy, with its yellow, pink or ruby flesh reaching peak ripeness in the winter months. The citrus gets a lot of buzz during cold and flu season and weight-loss season ...

New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has explained how the body’s internal clock influences the inflammatory process of the immune system. The findings describe how immune ...

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 ...

From cholera to norovirus, Giardia to hookworms, the gut is vulnerable to an impressive array of pathogens. To keep us alive in the face of this onslaught, the intestinal immune system must be ...

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In a first-of-its-kind human trial, researchers have demonstrated that consciously activating the brain’s reward system (when ...