Our immune system implements an array of strategies to combat threatening infections. White blood cells called cytotoxic T ...

While the fabled fountain of youth may not actually exist, a new type of therapy now does.

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

Regulatory T cells (red) interact with other immune cells (blue) and modulate immune responses. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH via Flickr Every day, your immune system ...

As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have discovered a new way to rejuvenate a key component of immune function, ...

These immunity-supporting foods can help you stay healthy and vibrant all winter long. With cold and flu season around the corner, building a strong immune system is essential for staying healthy and ...

Dozens of drugs can alter the immune system and affect activity of immune checkpoint inhib ...

A small study found that consuming kimchi may increase activity in immune cells involved in detecting and responding to infection. Kimchi produces short-chain fatty acids during digestion, which are ...

People who commonly experience everyday discrimination are more likely to have higher levels of "exhausted" white blood cells ...

The idea of turning back the clock on the immune system has moved from science fiction to a concrete experimental strategy. A ...