When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If you have arthritis, your joints will hurt. If a bee stings your hand, your hand will swell up and become stiff. These are all manifestations of inflammation occurring in the body. We are two immunologists who study how the immune system reacts during […]
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You can assume it has something to do with the immune system, but does the average person actually know what constitutes an immunocompromised person? To get more informed, here’s a look at what immunocompromised means, as well as the most common immunodeficiency disorders…
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As people age, their immune systems naturally begin to decline. This aging of the immune system, called immunosenescence, may be an important part of such age-related health problems as cancer and cardiovascular disease, as well as older people’s less effective response to vaccines. But not all immune systems age at the same rate. In our […]
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To keep your kids from getting sick, you need a sound understanding of how disease spreads. Once you can identify the means of transmission, you can reduce incidences of passing bugs back and forth.
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Bacteria and viruses share many of the same characteristics but are also different in so many ways. From their structure to the treatment of the infection they cause, you’ll realize that bacteria and viruses are definitely not one and the same. Read on below to learn more about bacteria and viruses and all their differences.
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If you want to supercharge your immune system, you need to know what foods to avoid as well as those you should include. Try limiting the amount of the ingredients above in your cooking and let your body heal itself.
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