Good news: You don’t have to be sidelined by a cold, the flu or another virus making the rounds this sick season. We reveal how to boost your immune system naturally to make sure you stay healthy all ...

How Does It Work for ITP? There is no cure for ITP. Its symptoms can vary from person to person, with some people not having any symptoms. Because ITP causes low platelets, the main side effects that ...

Disease can arise both when immune cells are too active and when they're not active enough. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For ...

We all get sick sometimes. Even something pretty minor, like a cold or flu, can be enough to disrupt your life for a few days. When you have a minor illness, it does more than just make you feel ...

After receiving a series of immunotherapies, most people with HIV in a small study kept their virus levels low for several ...

Handshakes between glycans are one way cells recognize each other. Kelvin Anggara, CC BY Like the people they make up, cells communicate by bumping into one another and exchanging handshakes. Unlike ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare blood disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets. Platelets are small blood cells that play a critical role in helping your ...

Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is a prescription drug that works to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) by weakening the immune system. Your response to this drug may vary based on your medical history and diagnosis ...

A groundbreaking nasal drop therapy is offering new hope for glioblastoma patients. This innovative treatment bypasses the ...

You might know your immune system as the built-in, around-the-clock surveillance system primed to keep nasty germs out and swiftly kick to the curb any that do manage to sneak in. It’s a system primed ...

Experts weigh in on whether cold water swimming, drinking kombucha and taking vitamins can boost your immune system.

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's ...