The tangy joy of kimchi may be doing more good to our bodies than just the buzz it gives our tastebuds, according to new ...

Foods like citrus fruits and broccoli may boost the immune system and help you to fight illness. Learn which ...

Recent immunology research has unveiled the complex relationship between vitamin D and immune system function. This vital nutrient is involved in the development and function of the immune system, ...

Inflammation and increased mucus production are typical symptoms of worm infections and allergies. This immune response involves our innate immune cells, but their exact functions are not yet fully ...

In a recent review in Food Science & Nutrition, researchers summarize current medical knowledge regarding the role of fruits, vegetables, spices, animal products, and other foods in strengthening the ...

Strategies like washing your hands regularly and getting a flu shot go a long way towards keeping you healthy when seemingly ...

Researchers have published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are key to maintaining balance in the immune system and ...

The holidays can involve a lot of parties and travel, along with the spread of germs and viruses. Here’s how to boost your ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at the benefits of short workouts. Svetlana Repnitskaya/Getty Images A new study finds that short bouts of exercise can help boost your immune system. This is ...

The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning ...

Vitamins and supplements like zinc and cod liver oil are often touted for their ability to boost your immune system, but Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine," says that's not actually ...

Scientists have discovered how a mitochondrial mutation rewires immune function in a model of inherited primary mitochondrial ...