Psoriasis is well known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive ...

Gut bacteria aren’t just passive passengers—they can actively send proteins straight into our cells. Using microscopic injection systems, even harmless microbes can influence immune responses and ...

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 ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Latent Tuberculosis can remain silent for years but may turn active when immunity drops. Know early symptoms, causes and ...

When respiratory virus season hits, it’s fair to want to do everything you can to supercharge your immune system. But while supplements come up a lot, it’s hard to know which to choose. When it comes ...

Vitamin C and vitamin D both support immune function in different ways, but neither will prevent you from getting sick on their own. Vitamin C may slightly shorten colds, while vitamin D deficiency ...

Many diseases affect men and women differently. Asthma tends to strike men earlier in life, yet more women develop asthma as they get older. Parkinson's is more common in men, but Alzheimer's is more ...

Elderberry supplements and syrups pop up all over the place during cold and flu season, making it feel like everyone else knows something you don’t. But is elderberry full of the immune-boosting ...