Researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology have found that physically resisting the formation of an immunological synapse actually promotes a stronger immune response. The findings could ...

Immunotherapy is one of the pillars in the fight against cancer and aims to enable the body's own immune system to fight a tumor. A recent study now shows that removing certain enzymes that regulate ...

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

A growing body of research is describing the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits of exercise, according to data presented at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician ...

Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are ...

Green tea contains beneficial compounds that may support immune health by reducing inflammation, fighting oxidative stress, ...

Your immune system may be weak if you have frequent, severe, or extended infections. Learn more signs of a weak immune system.

A person’s menstrual cycle may affect their immune system’s response, causing fluctuations throughout the month. The menstrual cycle involves a series of changes in hormone levels and structures ...