Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD A strong immune system helps protect you from infections by germs such as ...

Your immune system is like an incredibly sophisticated security team, constantly patrolling your body for threats and neutralizing them before they can cause harm. When it’s working properly, this ...

Groundbreaking research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed crucial new insights into the immune systems of COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with ...

The human body operates like a finely tuned orchestra, with each system playing its part in perfect harmony. However, sometimes this delicate balance breaks down in ways that can leave people ...

Our immune system has a dark side: It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues. What are called autoimmune diseases can ...

In a startling discovery that raises fundamental questions about human behavior, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have determined that the immune system directly affects - ...

The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements published a fact sheet in March 2025 reviewing the evidence behind vitamins C, D, and A ...

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a condition that affects your eyes and spinal cord. It is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy cells in the nervous system, ...

Rare disease day is observed annually on the last day of February to spread awareness on certain conditions that can impact on patients lives.