New research has shown how the parasitic amoeba Entamoeba histolytica takes bites from your cells to use as a disguise, ...

MSK researchers uncover Thetis cells as crucial immune players in reducing childhood food allergies like peanut allergy.

Syanne Landron, born in August without T cells, has been approved for an implant procedure that could save her life.

Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful rashes. While shingles can occur anywhere on the body, it typically looks ...

California Poison Control System urges you to also consider how to protect your family’s health from poisons found in your home. Dr. Rais Vohra. “Earth Day is a day of action to help change human ...

Every living creature on Earth needs to protect itself from things that would do it harm. Bacteria are no different. And ...

Most vaccines -- and boosters -- are injected directly into muscle tissue, usually in the upper arm, to kickstart the body's immune system in the fight against disease. But for respiratory diseases ...

Researchers show how specific immune cells are activated by the vaccine -- an important starting point for the development of new vaccines.

Almond milk offers several health benefits, including being a good source of vitamin E, calcium, and vitamin D ...

Dr. Harvey Karp has had the joy of caring for tens of thousands of healthy kids. He’s also seen many children suffer and even ...

Millions of Americans live with immune issues and depend on herd immunity to protect them from contagious diseases like ...

“Think of it like putting up your umbrella right before walking into the rain, rather than waiting until you're already ...