Think about the hobbies you have. It may be running or weight lifting, playing music or drawing. Now, think about your work. Does it involve writing or typing? Do you have to drive to get there every ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body’s own healthy cells. This ...

It’s cold and flu season and most of us will eventually encounter a virus. So, how does our immune system work to keep us healthy? According to Michaela Gack, PhD, Scientific Director of the Cleveland ...

It’s cold and flu season and most of us will encounter a virus at some point. So, how does our immune system work to keep us healthy? According to Dr. Michaela Gack, Scientific Director of the ...

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...

We all get sick sometimes. Even something pretty minor, like a cold or flu, can be enough to disrupt your life for a few days. When you have a minor illness, it does more than just make you feel ...

Foods that support immune health, like citrus fruits, fatty fish, and leafy greens, contain immune-boosting nutrients like zinc and vitamins C, D, and E.

Immune system sends signals to the brain that reduce social behavior during illness, helping the body rest and recover.

Tattoo ink doesn’t just sit inertly in the skin. New research shows it moves rapidly into the lymphatic system, where it can ...

The body’s defenses may be mildly lowered for about 1 to 4 weeks after a single steroid shot into a joint or near your spine. In some people, particularly with higher doses, this effect may last up to ...