Your immune system needs sunlight like plants need water. Without adequate exposure to natural light, your body’s defense mechanisms weaken in ways most people never realize. From dormant T cells to ...

The immune system protects the body against invading pathogens, cancer, and allergens. However, some people may notice that these defenses perform slightly under par when the seasons change. Why does ...

It’s a jungle out there — of pathogens, viruses, bacteria, parasites and allergens — each seeking a place to call home. Though we’re exposed to these potentially harmful microbes every day, a healthy ...

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

Of the 3.6 million babies born in the United States each year, about 80% begin breastfeeding in their first month of life. Breastfeeding has known benefits for both mother and child, reducing maternal ...

Vitamins and supplements like zinc and cod liver oil are often touted for their ability to boost your immune system, but Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine," says that's not actually ...

Dealing with the itchy, scaly patches that come with psoriasis is difficult enough. But having psoriasis puts you at risk of developing psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory condition that impacts the ...

The FDA approval of this year's COVID-19 shots came with caveats, not universal recommendations. Here's what you need to know ...