Boosting the immune system to prevent cancer recurrence and improve survival
In experiments with mouse models of breast, pancreatic, and muscle cancers, researchers at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital…
New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment
When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list…
How strong immunity can shield you from seasonal flu virus
As the seasons shift, the likelihood of getting sick from the seasonal flu also drastically rises. Every year,…
Mucins show promise in preventing Salmonella infections
Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…
New study reveals silent onset of rheumatoid arthritis
Scientists have discovered that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t start when the pain begins. It silently starts years earlier.…
Researchers explore blueberries as a tool to support microbiota in early life
Feeding blueberry powder to infants during the transition to solid foods showed promising effects on gut microbiota diversity,…
‘Doctors said for 10 years I had anxiety, then a scan showed the truth’
Tameika had been pushing for a diagnosis for a decade, and finally got the frightening answerNeil Shaw Assistant…
New findings show lymph nodes educate T cells to combat disease
A team of researchers, led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), explored the…
Two foods doctor says everyone in UK should start eating from today
A doctor recommended that people improve their nutrition ahead of flu seasonThe GP shared healthy nutrition advice (stock…
High-Fiber Diet Eases Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Calming Gut-Brain Axis, Study Finds
New research from the Buck Institute reveals that immune cells in the gut can migrate along the brain-gut…
Cancer Found To Trigger Premature Aging in the Body
Scientists have discovered that lymphoma can drive premature aging in the immune system and other organs, independent of…