Exercise Trains Immune Cells to Fight Inflammation, New Research Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.19.2023 06:38 AM

Recent research on a mouse model suggests that moderate exercise positively affects the production of macrophages, enhancing the body's response to inflammation. Read the article to learn more.

Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease? Here’s What Studies Say

06.08.2023 11:23 AM

Fibromyalgia is not an autoimmune disease, but it can weaken your immune system. Continue reading to know more about this condition.

What Was the Original Purpose of the Appendix? Its Anatomy, Function, and Diseases Explained

06.02.2023 10:13 AM

The appendix, previously considered insignificant, is now recognized to have important functions in protecting the body from infection. Find out more about this organ in this article.

Antimicrobial Use Among Livestock Can Threaten Human Immunity, Study Says

04.27.2023 01:45 AM

While antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are seen to be possible alternatives for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, it is important to address the effects of AMP-resistant virulencies before using them for patient treatment. Read to learn more.

Alzheimer’s Disease May Not Be a Brain Damage But an Autoimmune Condition, Study Says

04.07.2023 20:00 PM

Alzheimer's disease may have been an autoimmune disease all along. Read to learn more. The prevention and cure of Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common type of dementia, have become a huge focus in the past years.

Intermittent Fasting and Immune System: Skipping Meals Boosts Risk of Cancer, Heart Conditions, Infections [STUDY]

02.25.2023 22:00 PM

Intermittent fasting was observed to affect monocytes in the blood stream and in turn, heighten risk of heart conditions, infections, and cancer. Read to learn more.

Obesity Linked to Immune System Changes, Development of Eye Condition Associated With Irreversible Blindness

02.13.2023 00:14 AM

Obesity has been seen to be linked to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read to know more.

Mini Human Guts Transplanted Into Mice Developed Key Features of Immune System [Study]

02.03.2023 08:00 AM

Researchers were able to mimic a human gut inside mice. Read on to know how it happened. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Doc. RNDr. Josef Reischig, CSc. ) Mini Human Guts Transplanted Into Mice Developed Key Features of Immune System [Study] A new study was able to grow organoids inside mice with working immune systems that mimic the function of the GI tract.

Finland Daycares Create "Forest" That Affect the Immune Systems of Children for the Better

12.13.2022 20:00 PM

Immune systems of children were observed to be significantly better after spending 5 times a week, for four weeks, in green spaces. Read to know more about the interesting findings.

New Study Advances Understanding of Immune System Complexities Against Inflammation to Identify New Targets for Future Therapies

11.03.2022 01:25 AM

A new study found that group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) play an important role in the immune system, particularly against parasitic infections, allergic inflammation, and asthma. Read the article to learn more.

Some Lizard Species Consume Fire Ants; How Is This Consumption Habit Affecting the Species' Survival?

10.19.2022 02:22 AM

Identifying how fire ants alter lizards’ immune profile provides information on a way native species can adjust to changing ecological conditions. Read this article to know more.

AI Model Can Be Used To Diagnose Skin Cancer With Blood Test To Determine Prognosis, Identify Treatment

10.07.2022 23:53 PM

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that predicts which skin cancer patients will benefit from a treatment that activates the immune system. Read the article to learn more.

5 Health Myths Debunked: Cleaning Ears Often With Cotton Buds, Drinking 8 Glasses of Water Daily, and More

08.30.2022 11:40 AM

Experts enumerated some of the common myths people should start to reconsider. What do they say about drinking water and cleaning ears often? Read to find out.

Most Detailed Map Developed for Better Insight Into How Immune Cells Linked to Diseases Function

07.13.2022 08:00 AM

Scientists apply new technologies in developing a detailed map to better understand how the immune system associated with diseases functions. Read to learn more.

Groundbreaking Cancer Vaccine Made From Patient's Tumor Produced Hopeful Clinical Trial Results

07.04.2022 22:55 PM

The personalized cancer vaccine uses similar technology to the COVID-19 vaccine of Oxford-AstraZeneca to train the immune system for cancer cells. Check out how promising the critical trial results are.

Researchers Are Getting Closer to Creating 'Revolutionary' Cancer Vaccines

06.14.2022 23:05 PM

Scientists are optimistic about new approaches that harness the power of the immune system to prevent cancer from developing. Read the article to learn more about how a cancer vaccine could be possible in the coming years.

Epidemic Circulating in Koalas Found to be Linked to a Common Virus That Suppresses the Immune System

05.25.2022 09:30 AM

Researchers discovered that the epidemic that plagues koalas is linked to a common virus that conceals the immune system. Learn more about the finding here.

Can Dogs Cause Severe Hepatitis in Children? Here's What Experts Say About It

05.17.2022 05:20 AM

Global health authorities are examining the origin of severe hepatitis in children exposed to dogs as cases continue to rise around the world. Read on to learn the details.

Climate Change Linked to Viral Transmission; How Does Rising Temperature Contribute to the Spread of Ebola, Coronaviruses

04.28.2022 09:36 AM

New research revealed that inflammatory disease may worsen another. Find out how possible it is and if this new study may contribute to inflammation treatment.

New Topical Gel: Will This Cheaper, Easier Approach Totally Heal 'Butterfly Children' Disease in Patients?

03.30.2022 11:00 AM

Researchers developed a new topical gel that will help heal people with butterfly children disease. Learn more about this skin disease and the gel’s efficacy.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment: ‘Rube Goldberg’ Immune System Discovered as Potential Cure

03.23.2022 04:00 AM

By using part of the ‘Rube Goldberg’ immune system, a new study reveals promise for the potential treatment of multiple sclerosis. Know the possibility here.