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

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

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells that produce insulin—a ...

Listen to Shimon Sakaguchi, one of the 2025 Nobel laureates in medicine, talk about his research on The Conversation Weekly ...

The discovery of cells that prevent the immune system from hurting the body is paving the way for new treatments for ...

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

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 ...

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

In case of “acute” inflammation, our immune system releases inflammatory cells and cytokines (small proteins that stimulate more inflammatory cells) to neutralise the invading virus or start healing ...

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 ...

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