Short-term exposure to higher heat may increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, which may, in turn, increase susceptibility to infections and accelerate the ...

Although August might be the tail end of winter, sick days could still be on the horizon for many families. Keeping kids happy is a goal for many parents, so here are some practical ways to maintain ...

A recent study in Nature examined the effects of gender-affirming hormonal treatment (GAHT) on the immune system in trans gendermen. Men and women differ in their severity levels for infectious and ...

Vitamin A is essential for various critical bodily functions. It boosts immunity, reproductive health, skin health and more. Know how vitamin A is essential for you and it sources. Continuing our ...

We often think about our immune system when a breakdown happens—AKA the sniffles start. Sick happens, and nothing can prevent anyone from never, ever coming down with an illness. However, it is ...

Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown part of the immune system that “could provide an untapped source of natural antibiotics”. The discovery focuses on proteasomes, structures in cells that ...

Why do cats generally live longer than dogs? New research suggests that longer lifespans of mammals like cats could be linked to their bigger brains and more complex immune systems. Why do cats ...

New research shows that the lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on people's immune response to microorganisms. During the lockdown, inflammation level in the body was low, ...

How do viruses do their job of infecting humans? Some of them are experts at evading the immune system so that it won't knock them out. Take hepatitis C, a sneaky and potentially deadly viral ...

A new study finds that proteasomes—structures that reside in all cells in the body and typically break down damaged proteins—can produce peptides that attack bacterial infections. When suppressing the ...

Kidney's lymph vessels undergo harmful changes during chronic graft failure, and spread into deeper part of the kidney, which is normally free of lymphatics.