Browsing: Immune System

The impulse of itching may have evolved for the reason, but we struggled to identify the reason.Image of cabin/Alamy Forget what your parents have told you,…

Immune cells are essential for our survival, but they can deteriorate and attack healthy cells.Katerina Conn/Science Photo Library As women age, they produce more “killer” immune…

Haunted house attractions may have unexpected health benefitsRobert Stainforth/Alamy It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be powerful…

Haunted house attractions may have unexpected health benefitsRobert Stainforth/Alamy It is often said that laughter is the best medicine, but a little fear can be powerful…

H5N1 avian influenza virus is causing sporadic cases in humansLuca Bruno/Associated Press/Alamy If the H5N1 avian influenza virus causes a pandemic, older people may have better…

Map of the immune system. Each dot represents an immune cell, and dots of the same color belong to the same cell type.Lucas Greyback/Allen Institute A…

I’m fine, thank you. At least, that’s what I think. I have no major illnesses, I’m of average weight, and a recent knee scan showed that…

To keep track of your immune health, keep track of how many illnesses you get each yearVicky Turner As you lie in bed sniffling with your…

Inflammatory molecules (green) are found in liver tissue from aged mice.Anissa A. Wijaya et al. 2024 Blocking an inflammatory molecule known as interleukin-11 (IL-11) extends the…