Vitamin D Deficiency in Early Life Linked to Immune System Issues, Study Finds

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.08.2024 19:13 PM

A new study from McGill University reveals that early life vitamin D deficiency can accelerate thymus aging and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases by disrupting immune system regulation.

Centuries-Old Hack That Still Works in Boosting Immune System

06.21.2024 09:12 AM

Vaccination is one of the most effective and safest ways to boost your immune system. Continue reading to learn more.

Fasting Could Help the Immune System Fight Cancer, Study on Mice Reveals

06.20.2024 23:08 PM

Fasting was found to help mouse NK cells deal with cancer. Read to learn more. A diet that is restricted can apparently help the immune system combat cancer.

Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Sees Great Breakthrough as Scientists Get Greater Glimpse of How the Immune System Responds to Cancer

06.17.2024 22:37 PM

Scientists have discovered that a certain protein could affect how the immune system fights cancer cells. Read to learn more.

Manner of Delivery Affects a Child's Immune System, Effectiveness of Measles Vaccine

05.16.2024 02:49 AM

Children born via C-section need to take the second shot for their measles vaccination. Continue reading to learn more.

Novel mRNA Cancer Vaccine Reprograms Immune System To Fight Malignant Brain Tumor

05.03.2024 03:20 AM

A new vaccine for deadly brain cancer triggers fierce immune response to attack an aggressive type of brain tumor in a first-ever human clinical trial. Check this article to learn more.

Aspirin Supports Immune System in Detecting and Targeting Cancer [Study]

04.24.2024 07:06 AM

Aspirin can boost the immune system to help fight cancer. Continue reading to learn more. Aspirin, a painkiller, has been used in fighting cancer. While researchers are still baffled by how they work in preventing cancer, it seems that they are closer to finding the answer.

Cancer Cells Create Acidic Barrier to Evade Immune System

04.03.2024 03:00 AM

Cancer cells have three ways to interact with our immune system and this includes putting up an acidic wall to evade the immune system. Continue reading to learn more.

Diesel Exhaust Could Worsen Existing Lung Disease, Affects Immune System

02.26.2024 07:44 AM

Breathing diesel could affect the immune system. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo : Pexels/Khunkorn Laowisit) Diesel Exhaust Could Worsen Existing Lung Disease, Affects Immune System Diesel is responsible for more exhaust-associated health damage.

Florida Influencer's Raw Chicken Diet Defies Food Poisoning Odds: How Is This Possible?

02.23.2024 04:13 AM

Despite eating raw chicken daily for 25 days, the Florida man remains unharmed, defying health risks. Check out this article to learn more details of this story.

Women More Vulnerable To Autoimmune Diseases Likely Due To Having Two X Chromosomes, Study Reveals

02.02.2024 21:18 PM

A Stanford Medicine-led study sheds light on women's higher autoimmune disease risk, attributing it to a molecule from the X chromosome. Continue reading to learn more.

Ikaros As Immune System’s Guardian: How Does This Protein Support Cell Development and Protection Against Pathogen and Cancer?

01.16.2024 04:40 AM

A team of researchers has cracked the code behind Ikaros protein which helps in orchestrating immune responses. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Sunshine Deficiency: Top Five Tips in Getting Adequate Vitamin D During Winter Season

12.11.2023 22:47 PM

In certain regions during winter, maintaining adequate vitamin D levels requires more than sunlight. Here are some tips from experts who offer some recommendations for supplementation.

Skin Inflammation Explained: Here's What Causes This Sign of Immune Response

12.06.2023 01:08 AM

Skin inflammation can surface as part of the body's immune response. Read to learn more. While the immune system is crucial to maintaining general health, inflammation can take place as it tries to detect and neutralize some invaders.

How Many Microbes Can Spark Illness in Humans? Understanding the Complex Journey Pathogens Face To Make Us Sick

11.20.2023 08:52 AM

Contracting a pathogen doesn't guarantee illness. Check out this article to explore the "infectious dose" needed for microbes to cause sickness in humans. 

Mother's Immune System Linked to Infantile Amnesia; New Study Reveals Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mice Models

11.13.2023 06:16 AM

New research from Trinity College Dublin on mice suggests a link between a mother's immune system and infantile amnesia, providing insights into autism. Read the article for more details.

Insect Maternal Care: How Cockroaches Transform for Live Birth and What It Means for Human Health

10.24.2023 06:11 AM

Hawaii's cockroaches offer insights into how insects adapt to give live birth by suppressing their immune systems. Check out how this knowledge could potentially lead to medical advances.

T Cell Test As Indicator of Immune Response: What Is the Normal Lymphocyte Count?

09.27.2023 11:30 AM

T cell test measures the amount of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells which help the immune system in fighting disease-causing microorganisms. Learn about the normal T cell count in this article.

Virus Tolerance and Mammalian Longevity: Do They Hold the Key to Fighting Emerging Infections?

09.22.2023 11:00 AM

Members of the mammalian species demonstrate various ways of tolerating viral diseases, and these mechanisms can offer clues in fighting emerging infections. Learn more about it in this article.

Eating Crustaceans, Insects, and Mushrooms May Activate Immune System To Help Fight Obesity, Study Suggests

09.08.2023 07:13 AM

A mouse study found chitin, a fiber in insects, shellfish, and mushrooms, may aid digestion and combat obesity, expanding dietary fiber sources beyond traditional foods. Continue reading to learn more.

What Is Sepsis? Here Are the Symptoms, Risks, and Other Facts of This Life-Threatening Response to Infection

07.27.2023 09:28 AM

Millions of American adults develop sepsis and hundreds of thousands die each year. Check out this article to learn more about this deadly condition that damages the body's organs.