Pancreatic cancer uses a sugar-coated disguise to evade the immune system, helping explain why it’s so hard to treat.

A brain parasite infects the very cells meant to stop it. Scientists now know how the body still manages to fight back.

Just as a computer’s operating system can be rewritten after a major update, dengue infection can "reprogramme" the body’s immune system, leaving a long-lasting genetic imprint that influences how ...

Before stepping into a research lab, Joselyn Allen was certain she’d become a veterinarian. However, her fascination with science deepened after she got her first taste of research. Then, following ...

Getting a tattoo may leave a lasting mark not only on your skin, but also on your immune system. This is the conclusion of a ...

Aimee Pugh Bernard is affiliated with Immunize Colorado as a volunteer and unpaid board member. Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of ...

A new study published in ‘Frontiers in Immunology' has found that both insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weaker immune system in young women.

In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections.

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Dr. Bulsiewicz says that eating fermented foods every day can lower inflammatory markers and promote a more resilient, balanced immune system. One fermented food you can easily add to your breakfast ...

Winter calls for a strong immune system. Garlic and ginger are kitchen heroes offering distinct benefits. Garlic helps the body fight germs directly. Ginger soothes inflammation and aids digestion, ...