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Tag: immune system

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Exercise boosts tumor-killing immune cells

Posted on September 30, 2024September 20, 2024 by Ankita Murmu

Scientists showed that breast cancer patients who exercised for 30 minutes had more tumor-killing immune cells in their bloodstreams.

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    What causes brain fog in long COVID patients?

    Posted on June 3, 2024June 2, 2024 by Sciworthy

    Researchers found the COVID-19 virus causes inflammation that disrupts a patient’s blood-brain barrier and contributes to brain fog.

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      Is cancer biased by biological sex?

      Posted on March 21, 2024March 15, 2024 by Sciworthy

      Researchers reviewed data showing biological male versus female cancer patients experience cancer differently, with different immune…

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        Microgravity weakens our immune system

        Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

        Researchers found the immune cells of volunteers kept in simulated microgravity were slower to activate and fight infection.

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          Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns

          Posted on May 22, 2023May 12, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Researchers discovered a pregnant mother’s exposure to traffic-related air pollutants can impede development of the unborn baby’s immune…

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            Are probiotics good for your health?

            Posted on March 9, 2023March 6, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.

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              A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19

              Posted on February 6, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.

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                How does COVID-19 affect our immune system?

                Posted on January 19, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Researchers show hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…

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                  New understanding of the human immune system

                  Posted on September 26, 2022October 24, 2022 by Hunter Dulay

                  Scientists used a large-scale comparison of pairwise membrane protein interactions to reveal a complete network of the immune system.

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                    Can parts of our immune system lead to a cure for cancer?

                    Posted on May 6, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    What if your own immune system cells could be genetically engineered to treat your cancer? The future is now!

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