The legacy of Neandertals in modern people has often been framed as a genetic gift for fighting infection. This time, the ...

Trillions of microorganisms live in the human gut, collectively forming the gut microbiome. They support important bodily ...

Researchers have found surprising links that show that Neanderthal ancestry influences our immune system today in ways more nuanced than previously recognized. Their work is published in the journal ...

Many people are now paying attention to their gut health and foods that can help keep it in check. A Mumbai nutritionist ...

New research suggests obesity may leave a long-lasting “memory” on the immune system, even years after weight loss.

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 ...

Valley Fever, technically known as Coccidioidomycosis, is a dust-borne fungal infection that occurs in dry regions like the ...

Understanding how your immune system works to defend your body is invaluable in learning how to support that same system. Its purpose is to recognize and fight harmful pathogens from the outside, ...

Imagine a hidden highway inside your body — one that quietly sweeps away waste, supports radiant immunity, and keeps your ...

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 ...

Study reveals how our immune system transforms across a lifetime—unlocking the potential for predicting disease risk and optimizing health before symptoms appear. Resource: Integrating single-cell RNA ...

Andi Breitowich works across digital and print magazines covering health, fitness, nutrition, and the latest trends. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, POPSUGAR, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and ...