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Foods that support immune health, like citrus fruits, fatty fish, and leafy greens, contain immune-boosting nutrients like zinc and vitamins C, D, and E.

A single signaling pathway controls whether immune cells attack or befriend cells they encounter while patrolling our bodies, ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare blood disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys platelets. Platelets are small blood cells that play a critical role in helping your ...

Pregnancy can be physically demanding, as it requires managing multiple biological functions simultaneously. Your baby carries genetic material from your partner that may seem like a threat to your ...

Every day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause disease while sparing your body's own healthy cells. This careful equilibrium is ...