When food is scarce, stress hormones direct the immune system to operate in "low power" mode to preserve immune function ...

A recent study in Nature examined the effects of gender-affirming hormonal treatment (GAHT) on the immune system in trans gendermen. Men and women differ in their severity levels for infectious and ...

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are ...

These immunity-supporting foods can help you stay healthy and vibrant all winter long. With cold and flu season around the corner, building a strong immune system is essential for staying healthy and ...

Why does the same virus barely faze one person while sending another to the hospital? New research shows the answer lies in a molecular record etched into our immune cells by both our genes and our ...

Recent immunology research has unveiled the complex relationship between vitamin D and immune system function. This vital nutrient is involved in the development and function of the immune system, ...

While the fabled fountain of youth may not actually exist, a new type of therapy now does.

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 ...

A genetics‑guided drug, compound 6, targets CARD9 to subtly calm gut inflammation in Crohn’s disease, pointing to safer, ...

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 ...