Air pollution affects the immune system in newborns
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?
Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.
A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19
Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.
How does COVID-19 affect our immune system?
Researchers show hospitalized patients recovering from COVID-19 have an overreactive immune system, which could cause worse symptoms and…
New understanding of the human immune system
Scientists used a large-scale comparison of pairwise membrane protein interactions to reveal a complete network of the immune system.
Can parts of our immune system lead to a cure for cancer?
What if your own immune system cells could be genetically engineered to treat your cancer? The future is now!
New treatment for rheumatoid arthritis shows great promise
The immune system is your body’s personal army of soldiers — when it comes across potentially harmful invaders like viruses and…
HIV-positive and trying to get pregnant? Read this first.
Did you know that not all infants born of HIV-positive mothers develop HIV? They are still at greater risk for other health issues, but this…