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 ...

The immune system’s front line of defence against pathogens are the barriers presented by surfaces including the skin, gut mucosa and airway epithelium. Whilst providing a physical barrier through a ...

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

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

Nearly two million Americans are affected by type 1 diabetes. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin to ...

The integumentary system is the physical system that forms the barrier between the external environment and the internal systems of the body. In humans, this system consists of skin, hair, nails, and ...

The research team presented the world's first precision medicine approach by integrating plasma proteomics, leukocyte ...