As populations age worldwide, the decline of the immune system, a process known as immunosenescence, has become a critical biomedical challenge. This decline leads to increased susceptibility to ...

Obstructive sleep apnea promotes whole-body inflammation and weakens the body's immune system. Read about related pathways and health consequences.

When the digestive system fails to absorb fructose, the lingering sugar disrupts the gut microbiome. A recent study reveals this bacterial shift sparks low-grade, body-wide inflammation that can alter ...

Citrus fruits have been linked with good health for decades because they contain a lot of vitamins, are very refreshing and ...

When we discuss bacterial infections, we often think of exotoxins—those soluble proteins actively secreted by bacteria—while overlooking endotoxins, which are more insidious but equally dangerous.

Discover the molecular mechanisms behind severe blood clots linked to specific COVID-19 vaccines, revealing crucial insights for future vaccine safety.

A pediatrician examining Annie Smith's older brother noticed a bruise on the 6-year-old's leg - which led to a rare and harrowing diagnosis.

Fatigue, irritability and poor concentration in teenage girls may sometimes signal low iron levels rather than routine teenage stress. Dr Prashanth B explains why iron deficiency is common in ...

Chronic inflammation occurs quietly in the body at first; but, over time, its effects move to organs and metabolism that ...

Anaemia is not always caused by low iron. A doctor explains the warning signs, causes, and risks of aplastic anaemia, a rare but serious blood disorder.

Nearly 40% of nonorganic fruits and vegetables grown in California contain traces of pesticides that are also PFAS, or "forever chemicals," according to a new investigation.

Nearly 40% of California-grown nonorganic produce has residues from pesticides made from potentially toxic PFAS chemicals ...