As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is ...

As humanity prepares for longer missions beyond Earth, scientists are uncovering unsettling truths about how space reshapes ...

The field of bacteriophage research is rapidly evolving, offering new perspectives on the complex interplay between phages, bacteria, and host immune ...

For many conditions including immune-related ones, genetics often explains only a small fraction of the differences between ...

But while you’re focused on keeping your internal defenses strong, there’s another immune system you probably haven’t thought ...

Three immunologists have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for uncovering how the immune system prevents itself from attacking the body.

Getting a flu shot, washing your hands frequently, and keeping distance between you and those who are sick can help you stay healthier this winter. But there’s another way to bolster your immune ...

A new drug being trialed in heart attack patients could reprogram the immune system to prevent inflammation and heart damage ...

Lymphatic drainage is a simple but precise process that can have positive effects on the immune system. It usually requires specialized knowledge and training, but the treatment itself only involves a ...

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, attacking harmful invaders while protecting your own tissues ...