Weill Cornell Medicine investigators made an unexpected finding about how the immune system normally suppresses inappropriate ...

Men and women experience immune aging differently, affecting disease risks. New data-driven research identifies key ...

But there’s another layer that doesn’t get talked about as often, which is how differently the immune system itself ages from person to person. For women, this can show up in a very specific way.

The immune system is the frontline protection against infection, continually searching for and destroying unknown pathogens.

Winter is just around the corner, so now’s the time to tweak our daily food and lifestyle habits to make sure our immune ...

Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful ...

An “immune system reset” cured autoimmune, or Type 1, diabetes in mice in a Stanford Medicine study. The approach may be useful for other autoimmune conditions as well as organ transplants.

The brain has its own immune system, which detects threats and mounts a defense. A growing body of evidence has shown that in ...

Why should the immune system not be “boosted,” but instead supported through consistent, healthy habits? Learn how the immune ...

White blood cells, or leukocytes, are your body’s tireless defenders, working around the clock to keep you safe from infections and disease. From rapid-response neutrophils to long-term memory ...

As the temperature drops and sniffles start making their rounds, we’re all thinking about ways to strengthen our immunity: vitamin C, hand sanitizer, maybe a flu shot. But while you’re focused on ...