We sometimes hear about the benefits of “boosting” our immune system, but what we really want to do is support our immune system on an ongoing basis. People often think of the immune system as ...

How does the same infection, say the flu or a cold, give some people mild symptoms and leave others suffering? Why do people develop autoimmune diseases? And will we ever be able to predict when—and ...

Vitamins and supplements like zinc and cod liver oil are often touted for their ability to boost your immune system, but Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine," says that's not actually ...

For immune health, some influencers seem to think the Goldilocks philosophy of "just right" is overrated. Why settle for less immunity when you can have more? Many social media posts push supplements ...

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. Brunkow, 64, is a senior program manager ...

It’s cold and flu season and most of us will encounter a virus at some point. So how does our immune system work to keep us healthy? According to Dr. Michaela Gack with Cleveland Clinic, once we fight ...

We all get sick sometimes. Even something pretty minor, like a cold or flu, can be enough to disrupt your life for a few days. When you have a minor illness, it does more than just make you feel ...

Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.