As populations age worldwide, the decline of the immune system, a process known as immunosenescence, has become a critical biomedical challenge. This decline leads to increased susceptibility to ...

Blyth is the founder and former CEO of LIfT BioSciences, a company developing neutrophil-based immunotherapies designed to ...

Obstructive sleep apnea promotes whole-body inflammation and weakens the body's immune system. Read about related pathways and health consequences.

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD A strong immune system helps protect you from infections by germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Some signs may show that your immune system ...

In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of ...

Vitamin D deficiency has become increasingly common despite abundant sunlight in many regions. Doctors link the trend to indoor lifestyles, pollution, limited sun exposure, and dietary gaps. Low ...

In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.

While current flu shots need to be updated each season, scientists are finding new ways to make vaccine that could last much longer and cover more strains.

California sees rise in measles cases amid vaccination concerns ...

Fatigue, irritability and poor concentration in teenage girls may sometimes signal low iron levels rather than routine ...

In recent years, we have all become much more aware of our health and the importance of a strong immune system. However, alongside this awareness, a widespread false belief has emerged - the idea that ...

Stanford Medicine pediatric hematologist Agnieszka Czechowicz, MD, Ph.D., has devoted her research career to improving ...