What causes a weak immune system can be anything from medication to an unhealthy lifestyle.

A special group of immune cells known as regulatory T cells, or Tregs for short, became an overnight sensation when a trio of ...

A study reveals the immune system’s role in ALS progression, targeting C9orf72 protein, potentially paving the way for ...

ALS may be linked to the immune system, which could explain differences in survival and open doors for new treatments.

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...

By Johan Ahlander, Niklas Pollard and Ludwig Burger STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -American scientists Mary Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell ...

Rare diseases suffer from a myriad of challenges, including misdiagnosis, no diagnosis, or lack of appropriate treatments. The NIH estimates that ~10,000 rare diseases are affecting ~ 30 million ...

The test David took was developed by John Tsang at Yale University and his colleagues. The team wanted to work out a way of ...

Around 5,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) each year. About half of patients die within 14 ...

Vitamins like C, D, E, and B6 may help kill harmful microbes and increase your body's ability to fight off infections.

Immune system disorders in children include primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Share on ...