It starts with a sneeze. Someone on the subway didn't cover their mouth and now a cloud of invisible invaders hangs in the air. Before you even step off the train, your immune system has already begun ...

We often think about our immune system when a breakdown happens—AKA the sniffles start. Sick happens, and nothing can prevent ...

The immune system serves as the body’s primary defense against illness, making its maintenance crucial for overall health. While basic practices like hand washing and balanced nutrition form the ...

When the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses were already here to greet them. Ever since, viruses have been devising ways to infect cells, and cells have been ...

Trinity College Dublin scientists showed that electrical stimulation reprograms macrophages to reduce inflammation and boost healing. This breakthrough could lead to broad therapeutic uses.

Rochester, Minn. — The immune system is meant to protect the body from infection and disease. But with age, it can become less capable of doing so. However, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that ...

Scientists have developed a smarter way to activate the immune system against cancer, potentially making treatments safer and more precise.