Statistics show clear differences in the population's immune system according to sex: men are more susceptible to infections ...

In total, about a quarter of adults in the United States have seasonal allergies, and they can become sensitized over a ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

For years, scientists have viewed cancer as a localized glitch in which cells refuse to stop dividing. But a new study suggests that, in certain organs, tumors actively communicate with the brain to ...

The immune system function declines with age, but a team of MIT researchers may have found a way to rejuvenate it. When older mice were injected with mRNA that coded for the creation of ...

Our immune systems are remarkably adept at sounding the alarm when something goes wrong—sometimes even to the point of overreacting. But what happens when a notorious oncoprotein like MYC learns to ...

NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer stop by Studio 1A to share tips for boosting your immune system and staying healthy during the frigid ...

The same white blood cells that rush to fight infection seem to have a second job: preventing your body from burning too much fat. That’s the finding from a new study published in Nature, which ...

In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences ...

A recent clinical trial suggests that kimchi may help suppress excessive immune responses and enhance immune function. This is the first study to investigate the immunological effects of kimchi at a ...