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Once thought to be a flaw in the system, new research suggests that CD4 T cells may actually hold the key to maintaining a ...

CU Anschutz researchers uncovered a link between a type of mucosal immune cell and gut inflammation, finding that the cells ...

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The immune system is complex with many moving parts. Research shows that consistent lifestyle habits, like adequate sleep, ...

About 1 million people in the U.S. live with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that inflames the nervous ...

It’s supposed to fight off invaders to keep us healthy. But sometimes it turns traitor and attacks our own cells and tissues.

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants to fight infection ...

Microglia (green) responding to aggregated beta-amyloid plaques (blue) in the mouse cortex. (Credit: Jessica M. Crowley) A ...

Lupus, which is difficult to treat and on the rise, is part of the group of autoimmune diseases that affect millions of ...