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Immunoglobulin, proteins produced by the human immune system to fight off measles (and other pathogens), can be injected to ...

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According to the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, nearly one in three U.S. adults report having a seasonal allergy, eczema or food allergy.

Aside from getting enough sleep, eating nutrient-dense foods, and using common sense (don’t go skiing in a bikini or dress ...

A meningitis outbreak is sweeping through Ghana’s Upper West region, exposing a struggling health care system. With ...

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.

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

In a recent study in mice, we found that simply perceiving hunger can change the number of immune cells in the blood, even ...

The CDC recommends children receive two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, at 12 to 15 months and between ages four and six.

Yes, you’re actively burning calories when sick because of increased metabolism activity. Learn what and when to eat when you ...