In the United States, flu season typically lasts from October to May. The flu virus affects people of all ages...
Immune
Open this photo in gallery:Olga Peshkova/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesThe idea that we can “boost” our immune health is appealing. However,...
“Yogurt is rich in probiotics, the good bacteria that support gut health,” says Palinski-Wade. And a large proportion of the immune...
At a glance:In a study of lab-engineered cells, Harvard Med researchers identify how the immune system neutralizes the herpesvirus.The research...
Loading up on high-fiber fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes also seems to support the growth and maintenance of beneficial...
Although chemotherapy helps kill cancer cells, it can also affect healthy white blood cells, weakening the immune system. Eating nutritious...
