Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body? There are instances where killer T cells—which are meant to precisely remove virus-infected ...

The immune system consists of 1.8 trillion cells distributed across every tissue of the human body. And yet, size alone cannot capture how complex the system really is. “The immune system interfaces ...

A recent review explores whether regulating the immune environment around hair follicles could support regeneration, while ...

A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks ...

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 ...

Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in different ways, but neither will prevent you from getting sick on their own. Vitamin C may slightly shorten colds, while vitamin D deficiency ...

Mississippi awarded more than $104 million in federal rural health grants across 167 projects. Where the money goes and why rural access matters. Community paramedics in rural Virginia visit patients ...

With cold and flu season approaching, there’s lots of chatter about whether vitamin C or vitamin D is better for fighting off infections. The truth, however, is a little more complicated: Both ...