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Recent immunology research has unveiled the complex relationship between vitamin D and immune system function. This vital nutrient is involved in the development and function of the immune system, ...

During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the rate of serious illness and death was jarringly high in older populations. Why? Weakening immune systems — as we age, we become more vulnerable to infections, ...

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Most people reach for a supplement bottle at the first sign of a sniffle. It's a familiar routine, and the global market for immunity-boosting products reflects just how widespread it is. Yet a ...

UC Riverside researchers link immune signaling to memory loss, seizures, and disrupted brain function after concussion ...

Sleep does more than fight fatigue. Doctors explain how a chronic lack of sleep weakens immunity, affects vaccine response, ...

Daily usage of a popular over-the-counter medication may compromise immune function while offering temporary pain relief, recent findings indicate. Millions reach for their medicine cabinet daily, ...

The legacy of Neandertals in modern people has often been framed as a genetic gift for fighting infection. This time, the picture looks less flattering.