While no single food will make or break how you fare during cold and flu season or any season, one in particular provides immunity benefits. "Mushrooms are helpful as part of a balanced diet, which ...

In the following weeks, there will likely be an increase in respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Now is an excellent time to strengthen your immune system to help combat those ...

A balanced diet that includes vitamins A, B6, C, E, zinc, potassium, and antioxidants gives your immune system the tools it ...

When the first cells appeared on Earth approximately 3.8 billion years ago, viruses were already here to greet them. Ever ...

“Protein is an important building block for antibodies and immune cells and supports wound healing,” said Weiler. “Generally, try to aim for 25 to 30 grams (g) of protein at every meal to get what you ...

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Staying healthy is a marriage of several simple practices, according to Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical ...

It starts with a sneeze. Someone on the subway didn't cover their mouth and now a cloud of invisible invaders hangs in the ...

The holiday season can be intense. People are traveling, hosting family and friends, and going to events — all the while keeping up other responsibilities of work and caregiving. All this activity has ...

What do the Tinder dating app and our immune system have in common? They are both committed to swiping candidates to screen for the perfect match. However, instead of love, our immune system is ...

As the body ages, so does the immune system. The immune system usually becomes less effective in older age, a process known as immunosenescence. This can increase the risk of: While you can’t prevent ...

Here’s another reason not to pull an all-nighter. New research out of Kuwait reports that staying awake for 24 consecutive hours can change the behavior of immune cells in young, healthy and lean ...