Regular exercise supports immune health by improving the circulation of your immune cells and reducing inflammation, but overtraining may weaken defenses.

Researchers have developed a new class of antibodies that amplify the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. By clustering ...

Scientists at UC Davis discovered a small genetic difference that could explain why humans are more prone to certain cancers than our primate cousins. The change affects a protein used by immune cells ...

As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is the first line of defense against these types of viral infections and ...

Borrowing a cancer cell’s disguise, scientists shielded insulin-producing cells from attack by the immune system, a breakthrough that could pave the way for targeted type 1 diabetes treatments without ...

In the following weeks, there will likely be an increase in respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Now is an excellent time to strengthen your immune system to help combat those ...

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School offers a new view of how the immune system responds to organ ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

An immunologist imagines the body’s defense system as a team of unique, quirky characters, showcasing their essential roles.