Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but overtraining may weaken defenses.

A microscopic parasite that can live for decades in the human brain infects an estimated one-third of the world's population ...

Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering ...

When it comes to immune health, the mantra of "more is better" has run amok on the internet. Social media is full of influencers promoting supplements and life hacks that promise to "boost" your ...

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

Antibodies, which recognize viruses and proteins that the body has encountered before, have long gotten most of the credit for giving the human immune system a memory. Now, researchers at the ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.

Your immune system is like an incredibly sophisticated security team, constantly patrolling your body for threats and neutralizing them before they can cause harm. When it’s working properly, this ...

In the following weeks, there will likely be an increase in respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Now is an excellent time to strengthen your immune system to help combat those ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...