From vitamin C to your microbiome and mindset, the latest science of immunity is often counterintuitive. Here's how to give ...

A single blood protein can make aging stem cells act young again. As people age and notice changes like graying hair or reduced muscle strength, their immune system also undergoes shifts. One key ...

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

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, ...

Researching the immune system in space could have payoffs for human aging on earth. Scientists have revealed how the lack of gravity affects the cells of the immune system at single cell resolution.

Eating the fermented food kimchi daily for 12 weeks may also help improve the immune system, in addition to its gut health ...

The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some ...

Tom Anchordoquy receives funding for this work from the Nationals Institutes of Health through grant # RO1 CA289447. When the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses ...

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

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 ...