A scientific review on autoimmune neurological diseases reveals what occurs in our body when the immune system, by mistake, produces antibodies that target a protein essential for the normal ...

A rigorous medical journey ends in a breakthrough, in the form of CAR-T therapy, achieving a rare, hard-won cancer-free result.

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Scientists have successfully transplanted gene-edited insulin-producing cells into a man with type 1 diabetes—allowing him to ...

Normally, the immune system recognizes and eliminates abnormal cells. However, cancer cells can develop strategies to evade ...

The “subtype” of flu that is dominant this year, called influenza A/H3N2, has been around since 1968 and there have been over ...

Flu cases are rising sharply across New York, with significantly more cases reported this season compared to the same period last year. Cold weather does not directly cause illness but creates ...

Fruits are one of the most natural ways to increase vitamin C intake and support immune health. Learn more about which fruits pack the most vitamin C.

Curious how elderberry supplements affects blood sugar and the immune system? Learn what current research shows—plus safety ...

New BIDMC study on COVID-19 reveals persistent immune activation in patients who developed long COVID, which could help identify new paths to treatment.

Sleep is central to the proper functioning of the immune system, which in turn has implications for mental and physical health. Sleep disturbances have been linked to poorer immune responses against ...

A growing body of research suggests a link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia. Here's what you need to ...