immune system
Why We Need To Nurture Our Immune Systems Against New Threats
Many health experts have warned that our immune systems are more vulnerable due to two years of relative isolation from one another.
Multiple Myeloma Symptoms Explained as Sesame Street's Emilio Delgado Dies
Delgado joined the cast of Sesame Street in 1971 and remained on the show until 2016.
'Sweet' Girl, 7, Dies of COVID After Virus Triggers Rare Immune Disorder
Tennessee elementary school student Adalyn Rita Graviss developed Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis, which causes the immune system to attack healthy cells.
Boost Your Immune System: Tried-and-True Remedies from Around the World
'Tis the season: cold and flu season, that is. Try incorporating some of these foods into your diet, and give your immune system an extra boost.
Jenna Jameson's Condition Fails To Improve After Guillain-Barré Diagnosis
Jenna Jameson's partner has revealed that the former adult film star is set to undergo further tests amid doubts over her Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Explained As Jenna Jameson Hospitalized
The former adult film actor said she would "likely remain in hospital" until her treatment for the condition, which affects the body's nervous system, is complete.
Why COVID Vaccine May Cause Armpit Pain in Some People
COVID vaccinations can cause a range of mild symptoms including armpit pain, but these shouldn't be a concern, experts say.
How Llama Antibodies Could Be Used As a New COVID Treatment
The llama antibodies, known as "nanobodies," are "among the most effective SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing agents we have ever tested," said U.K. health officials.
Chicago Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews Reveals Ongoing Health Issues
Toews sat out the 2020-2021 season with what doctors diagnosed as Chronic Immune Response Syndrome.
Little Kids Being Hospitalized for COVID Well After Contracting Virus
While hospitals have seen a decline in admissions related to other viruses throughout the pandemic, doctors are noticing an increase in children's hospital admissions related to MIS-C, which has been linked to COVID-19.
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AMPLIFY - Health & WellnessSigns of a Weakened Immune System and How to Address It
If you often get sick, feel tired, or have other nagging symptoms, it may be a sign that your immune system has weakened and is in need of a boost. Here are some warning signs to look out for.
How Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treats COVID Infection
To date, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized two monoclonal antibody therapies for emergency use in the treatment of COVID-19.
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With the current state of the world under this pandemic, older adults run the risk of garnering severe complications from the coronavirus outbreak. The solution to this? Healthy living strategies to boost your immune system.
Llama Antibodies May Be Useful for Treating COVID-19, Study Finds
The inspiration for the study came from tests conducted on a 4-year-old llama named "Winter" that is currently living on a farm in the Belgian countryside.
'Cytokine Storms' Could Be Halted by Special Proteins: Scientists Say
Researchers have developed specialized proteins that may combat the excessive immune response, known as "cytokine storms," in some severe coronavirus cases.
Too Much Salt May Lower Your Ability to Fight Bacteria
Tests in mice and humans suggest too much salt can dampen the body's response to infection. A healthy diet, sleep, exercise and reducing stress may help the immune system function.
Coronavirus Treatment and Vaccine Could Be a Step Closer Thanks to Antibody
The new virus has killed over 213 people in almost 10,000 cases.
Measles Virus Destroys Immune Systems of Unvaccinated Kids: Study
The study provides more proof that children should be vaccinated against the virus, experts stressed.
Scientists Discover New 'Micro-Organ'
The structure "remembers" past infections and helps the body mount a response.
Common Virus Could Strengthen Immune System: Study
The research suggests the immune system could be stronger in older age than previously thought.
Terminal Cancer Patient Saved by Immunotherapy
Doctors gave Judy Perkins months to live, but researchers were able to save her life by harnessing her immune system to attack her cancer.
What's the Difference Between HIV and HPV?
Bill Gates claimed that President Donald Trump asked him to explain the difference between HIV and HPV.
Mosquito Spit May Alter Your Immune System for Days
Mosquito saliva may be increasing the severity of diseases.
How Fast Food Impacts Our Immune Systems
Researchers gave mice Western diets to see how their immune systems would react.
Fighting Cancer With Light
Researchers are using LED light to push immune cells into killing tumors—and it just might work.
Sunlight Could Boost Immune Activity in the Skin
A new study shows exposure to blue and ultraviolet light increases the movement of T cells, a key part of the immune system.
'Vaginal Seeding' Won't Help Newborns' Microbiome
Swabbing infants with vaginal fluid is more likely to introduce them to an infection than healthy bacteria.
The Taste Buds in Your Intestines Can Fight Worms
Until recently a mystery, tuft cells are now the focus of research into the body's immune system.
Sex Boosts Women's Immune System
A new study finds sex causes physiological changes that also increase the chance for pregnancy.
Jimmy Carter to Be Treated With Immune Boosting Drug
Cancer experts expressed hope after learning that former President Jimmy Carter's melanoma would be treated with Merck & Co's Keytruda drug.