University of Pennsylvania researchers have found a promising new treatment for periodontitis using a component of the immune system called complement, according to a new study in the Journal of ...

As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA ...

Researchers at MIT have unveiled a way to coax an aging immune system into acting young again, using the same kind of mRNA ...

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, ...

Colorectal cancer breaks the usual immune rules, with certain regulatory T cells linked to improved survival. In many solid ...

The newborn's immune system is a highly specialized mechanism that takes months to mature and become capable of effectively responding to pathogens. During this phase, adequate nutritional support, ...

Our immune systems prevent and limit infections. They are a complex set of organs, cells, tissues and proteins that work together to protect our bodies from harmful invaders such as bacteria, viruses, ...

Kimchi may do far more than add flavor to meals—it could help fine-tune the human immune system. A clinical study using advanced single-cell genetic analysis found that regular kimchi consumption ...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has done one thing, it’s made us all more familiar with some of the important players in the immune system. Antibodies, B cells, and T cells are among the best known parts of ...

Vitamins like C, D, E, and B6 may help kill harmful microbes and increase your body's ability to fight off infections.

Researchers at the University of Sharjah are exploring a promising approach that could enhance the immune system's ability to ...

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