In addition to strengthening the muscles, lungs, and heart, regular physical exercise also strengthens the immune system.

Breastfeeding until at least six months helps babies to fight off infections and reduces chronic inflammation, according to a ...

For those with specific mutation, scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Columbia were able to document actions ...

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a trio of researchers whose work identified and shed light ...

ALS may be linked to the immune system, which could explain differences in survival and open doors for new treatments.

New research from the Stowers Institute reveals how our immune system protects us early in life but fuels inflammation and disease as we age.

A study reveals the immune system’s role in ALS progression, targeting C9orf72 protein, potentially paving the way for ...

The research, backed by the National Institutes of Health, could one day lead to new treatments for cancer and a range of inflammatory diseases.

Scientists are increasingly associating chronic inflammation with everything from neurodegenerative disorders to mental ...

Inflammation is a vital part of the immune response, but it seems that the system can sometimes go awry, resulting in chronic ...

Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia may not just come from the brain — they’re also linked to ...

The benefits of fermented foods begin with improving your gut flora—and also include reducing inflammation and boosting immunity. Hannah Wastyk is a PhD student at Stanford in the bioengineering ...