New research reveals how Parkinson's spreads from the gut to the brain, with the help of immune cells—offering a new ...

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...

Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other ...

Using single-cell epigenomic profiling of immune cells from 110 individuals, researchers show that genetic variation and ...

Other than the telltale signs of weight changes, shifts in gut functions or the immune system may also indicate underlying thyroid issues.

Immune system disorders in children include primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Share on ...

As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have ...

Receptors on B and T cells hint at what the immune system is targeting. An AI approach called Mal-ID developed increases diagnostic accuracy, particularly for autoimmune diseases. Your immune system ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways A small study found that consuming kimchi may increase activity in ...

Rare diseases suffer from a myriad of challenges, including misdiagnosis, no diagnosis, or lack of appropriate treatments. The NIH estimates that ~10,000 rare diseases are affecting ~ 30 million ...

Some serious brain disorders begin with symptoms that are easy to misinterpret. A person may become confused, forgetful or ...