Scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness.

Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a lung disease characterized by granulomas—tiny clumps of immune cells that form in response to ...

Physicians have long observed a mystifying phenomenon: After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some ...

New research reveals that the immune molecule IL-17 can influence behavior by acting directly on specific regions of the brain.

A modern Western diet, high in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods, can contribute to chronic inflammation but switching to a traditional African diet, high in fiber and fermented foods ...

A research group has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants. The research suggests the role of CD11c-positive microglia -- immune cells in ...

A study from Tanzania reveals that diet has a significant impact on the immune system. A dietary shift of just two weeks from ...

Infliximab works by blocking a molecule called tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which is a major part of the body’s immune ...

If you've been feeling bloated, sluggish, or just not quite like yourself, there's a good chance inflammation is at play.

Learn how food, movement, stress relief, and gut health can help regulate inflammation and support long-term wellness.

I keep hearing about the complications that can happen when you have the measles and how they can land you in the hospital. I ...

Your immune system needs more than meds to fight viruses A nutrient-packed diet can help ease symptoms and speed up your ...