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Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

Posted on June 1, 2023May 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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    Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer

    Posted on May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.

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      Why are diabetics at an increased risk of infection?

      Posted on December 26, 2022January 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

      People with type 1 diabetes are high risk individuals because they have a weakened immune system, meaning they often get sick. Type 1…

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