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Dietitians Say , These Eating Habits Are Key, to a Strong Immune System. Our immune systems are intricate networks of organs, ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.

A single signaling pathway controls whether immune cells attack or befriend cells they encounter while patrolling our bodies, ...

The body’s defenses may be mildly lowered for about 1 to 4 weeks after a single steroid shot into a joint or near your spine. In some people, particularly with higher doses, this effect may last up to ...

Optimizing immunity requires a holistic approach. A well-balanced diet that includes the best foods for immune system health can help.

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When we talk about longevity, the same recommendations always come up: optimize nutrition, build muscle, sleep better, reduce ...

Kimchi may do far more than add flavor to meals—it could help fine-tune the human immune system. A clinical study using ...

Filoviruses get their name from the Latin word "filum," meaning thread—a reference to their long, filamentous shape. This ...

Measles isn’t just a rash and a fever. The disease outbreak in West Texas that continues to grow has sent 29 people, most of them small children, to the hospital. Two people have died, including a ...