The “gut microbiome” has become a popular health term in recent years. It’s easy to see why, with an abundance of research showing how important the trillions of microbes living in our gut are for health.
The European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) has released its ninth special report on indications for hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy. The report provides updated guidanc…
The fatality rate for H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in humans has historically been high, with more than half of people dying. Why, then, is the current H5N1 bird flu outbreak—which has caused massive die-offs in wild birds, farmed poultry and…
High dietary inflammatory index (DII), which quantifies the inflammatory potential of diet, is associated with increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published online June 19 in Frontiers of Immunology.
In biomedical science, the immune system is described as a cellular defense network that identifies and neutralizes threats. In te ao Māori (the Māori worldview), it can be seen as a dynamic system of guardianship, known as te pūnaha awhikiri.
Exposure to fire smoke—which can be composed of particulate matter, gases, materials from buildings such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), toxic metals, and carcinogenic compounds—may alter the immune system on a cellular level, …
Why do people get fevers when we get sick?
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles.
Ever wondered why the color of your snot is different when you’re sick? You’re probably not the first person to ask this question.
With the popularity of CleanTok on social media, we’re constantly being reminded about how dirty everything around us is. But while you might feel you should disinfect every surface in your home or send your child off to school with antibacterial gels …
