There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

Immuno-oncology is an evolving field of study on the role of the immune system in cancer initiation and growth. This introductory module describes the purpose of the human immune system, components of ...

A microscopic parasite that can live for decades in the human brain infects an estimated one-third of the world's population ...

A healthy immune system is one of the keys to a healthy life. It’s what protects your body from infection. If your immun ...

Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering ...

An international research team has uncovered compelling evidence that gut-microbe-derived molecules may play an important ...

As we age, our immune system quietly loses its edge, and scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why. A protein called ...

WHEN you are under the covers, sniffling from your third cold of the year, you might wonder whether your immune system is pulling its weight. It is a question we would all love to answer: is our ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...

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 ...

The immune system has a well-established role in human cancers. Recently, many advances in the treatment of cancer have been due, in part, to manipulation of the immune system. This module provides ...