The microbiome not only consists of bacteria, but also of fungi. Most of them support human and animal health. However, some ...

The yeast Candida albicans colonizes mucosal surfaces and is usually harmless. However, under certain conditions it can cause dangerous infections.

Narveen Jandu does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Cancer immunotherapies, including cancer vaccines, harness and amplify the immune system’s natural ability to detect and attack cancer cells. In this illustration, immune T cells (pink) attach to a ...

In the following weeks, there will likely be an increase in respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Now is an excellent time to strengthen your immune system to help combat those ...

A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has gained new insights into how ticks influence the human immune ...

As the body ages, so does the immune system. The immune system usually becomes less effective in older age, a process known as immunosenescence. This can increase the risk of: While you can’t prevent ...

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems. Staying healthy is a marriage of several simple practices, according to Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical ...