It must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer, yet restrained enough to avoid attacking the body's own tissues.

In another interesting study, researchers explored whether physical activity can train, strengthen, and protect your immune ...

As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is the first line of defense against these types of viral infections and ...

David Ewing Duncan has spent the last 25 years being poked and prodded in the name of science. He's signed up for hundreds of tests because, as a journalist, he writes about emerging health ...

For top marks, aim to eat 30g of fibre per day. “Fibre helps nourish our gut microbiome that trains our immune cells and ...

The immune system is complex with many moving parts. Research shows that consistent lifestyle habits, like adequate sleep, ...

Being born with two X chromosomes brings a host of health benefits, and recognising this could lead to personalised medical ...

The seasonal shift on our bodies is real. The loss of daylight savings time means less sunlight, an impact on our circadian ...

Despite effective HIV medication, the immune system of people with HIV remains disrupted in the long term.

Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of ...

In two studies published Thursday, researchers discovered why transplanted pig organs were being rejected from human patients and how to reverse it.