What are called autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body — and tens of millions of people. While most ...

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 ...

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She ...

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

Vitamin C and zinc are common supplements for immune health, but do they do anything? Here's what doctors say.

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

Sauerkraut contains probiotics, vitamins, and fiber that offer benefits such as improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and ...

Colostrum is a crucial part of newborns’ development. The research on whether it's beneficial for adults is far less clear.

Seles’ first symptoms appeared suddenly around three years ago. She began having double vision and weakness in her arms and ...

A new pancreatic cancer therapy targets sugar molecules on cell surfaces, offering hope where traditional immunotherapies ...