Many of the cells in the innate immune system produce cytokines or interact with other cells directly to activate the adaptive immune system. In cancer cells, mutations can lead to expression of tumor ...

Your immune system gets a daily workout attacking foreign invaders with specialized white blood cells like T-cells and B-cells. Some days the fight is intense. During cold and flu season there are ...

A big part of staying healthy is taking care of your immune system. Now is a great time to work on strengthening your immune system before the cold and flu season arrives. But how exactly can you ...

The new technique could kill a wide range of cancer cells, including breast and prostate A newly-discovered part of our immune system could be harnessed to treat all cancers, say scientists.

There seems to be a constant stream of articles in newspapers and on the internet suggesting that we can ‘boost’ our immune system by taking vitamins, minerals and probiotics, or by eating ...

Because the body is constantly fighting with the ink, tattoos may actually impact your larger immune system ... though how, exactly, is still up for debate. "What if you are forcing [white blood ...

[101] In light of this, it is becoming critical to improve our understanding of aging and its associated diseases to support existing healthcare systems ... and loss of immune functions may ...

Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) seminar highlighted research on a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment: ...

The definition of being immunocompromised is having a weak immune system. Aging, congenital disorders, diabetes, and medications are some common causes of a weak immune system. It's important to ...

An article highlights new insights into the PARIS, an immune system that bacteria use to respond to viral infections. Scientists at Montana State University have been studying unique immune ...

With the crisp chill in the air signaling the arrival of cold season and whatever else is floating in the air, it’s time to focus on strengthening our immune systems and enhancing our overall ...

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment can help you fight off infections if you have a weakened immune system or other diseases. Some people may have IVIg instead of other medications (such ...