It starts with a sneeze. Someone on the subway didn't cover their mouth and now a cloud of invisible invaders hangs in the ...

Some of our biggest threats can come in the tiniest forms—viruses and bacteria. Thankfully, we are born with a built-in ...

Trinity College Dublin scientists showed that electrical stimulation reprograms macrophages to reduce inflammation and boost healing. This breakthrough could lead to broad therapeutic uses.

Scientists have developed a smarter way to activate the immune system against cancer, potentially making treatments safer and more precise.

The human immune system, a complex defense mechanism, includes the skin as its first line of defense and possesses a memory ...

When the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses were already here to greet them. Ever since, viruses have been devising ways to infect cells, and cells have been ...

Health experts will tell you the most effective way to fight the flu, including the H1N1 virus, is to get vaccinated, which causes your own body to make antibodies that target specific illnesses.

The psychological and mental benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby are significant. It should not only be encouraged ...

Breast milk is the natural superfood for infants, and for the first six months nothing else comes close. Paediatrician ...

The medical breakthrough heralded the modern era of vaccination. It gave the world a powerful defence against one of the most ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain ...

Scotland has proven its ability to punch far above its weight in life sciences, but the medium-term financial outlook remains tricky ...