As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is the first line of defense against these types of viral infections and ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, ...

The immune system is complex with many moving parts. Research shows that consistent lifestyle habits, like adequate sleep, ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants to fight infection and prevent chronic illness. Citrus fruits include foods such as oranges, ...

As the immune system ages, it reacts more slowly to pathogens, vaccines become less effective, and the risk of cancer ...

In another interesting study, researchers explored whether physical activity can train, strengthen, and protect your immune ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, which means it occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and cells. Treatments that suppress this immune response may help slow depigmentation or ...