A healthy immune system is one of the keys to a healthy life. It’s what protects your body from infection. If your immun ...

An engineer's observation of kitchen waste led to the development of Vaayu, a domestic biogas plant that converts organic scraps into cooking fuel. This innovation not only reduces landfill waste but ...

Here’s what probiotics really do, why they work and how to get more of them in your diet.

Food allergies are serious and, for some, potentially deadly. And yet, despite decades of research into allergies and what causes them, very little is known about why the vast majority of people are ...

When you're feeling under the weather with a cold, finding comfort in food can make all the difference. Certain foods help soothe symptoms and provide the nutrients your body needs to recover faster.

Researchers have revealed how a common bacterium, Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), releases lactic acid to acidify its surroundings and suppress the immune-cell signal needed to start a proper ...

A growing body of research is describing the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory benefits of exercise, according to data presented at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician ...

Researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology have found that physically resisting the formation of an immunological synapse actually promotes a stronger immune response. The findings could ...

Washing your hands and keeping away from people who are ill are the most effective ways to stay well – but eating healthily, and thereby avoiding nutritional deficiencies, is another vital weapon in ...

Researchers found that gut microbes may contribute to memory loss by disrupting signals between the intestine and the brain.

The companionship, responsibility and sense of purpose that come with being a pet owner can indeed extend your life expectancy, research finds, but there are some caveats.

Taking vitamin C and D together boosts your immune system and supports bone health. Both vitamins may enhance wound healing and prevent infections.