Getting a flu shot, washing your hands frequently, and keeping distance between you and those who are sick can help you stay healthier this winter. But there’s another way to bolster your immune ...

People who consumed kimchi showed increased activity in antigen-presenting cells, which help the body recognize bacteria and viruses and alert other immune cells. Researchers also found healthier ...

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 ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

Cold and flu season doesn't wait for anyone. Neither does stress, poor sleep, or the everyday wear on your immune system. The question isn't whether you need support—it's what kind, ...

The COVID-19 pandemic gave us tremendous perspective on how wildly symptoms and outcomes can vary between patients ...

Using single-cell epigenomic profiling of immune cells from 110 individuals, researchers show that genetic variation and ...

As the temperature drops and sniffles start making their rounds, we’re all thinking about ways to strengthen our immunity: vitamin C, hand sanitizer, maybe a flu shot. But while you’re focused on ...

A person’s menstrual cycle may affect their immune system’s response, causing fluctuations throughout the month. The menstrual cycle involves a series of changes in hormone levels and structures ...