The immune system can be "reprogrammed" to repair the body faster using electrical stimulation to jump-start healing, says a ...

Just as a computer's operating system can be rewritten after a major update, dengue infection can "re-program" the body's ...

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that electrically stimulating “macrophages” – one of the immune ...

A dietitian shares the best snacks to eat to strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season. Reach for these nutrient-dense foods the next time you're snacking.

Seeing sick-looking faces in virtual reality triggers brain circuit changes related to threat detection and boosts activity of certain immune cells.

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Dr. Roger Seheult offers advice on how to stay healthy with these daily practices.

A virus from humble black-eyed peas is showing extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer. Unlike other plant viruses, the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) can awaken the human immune system and ...

A bout of measles sends the immune system into shock, demolishing critical cells that help our bodies respond to threats. This can leave people extremely susceptible to other pathogens for weeks ...