A longevity expert reveals how immune systems begin aging after 35, making people more susceptible to infections and immune-related disorders over time.

Even one night of poor sleep changes the way immune cells behave, according to Dr. Sood and supporting research. According to ...

Most Americans will enjoy an extra hour of sleep this weekend as the nation transitions from daylight saving time to standard ...

An international team of researchers reports that the immune cells of older adults with a history of endurance training are more effective at combating inflammation. Regular physical activity not only ...

As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is ...

Once thought to be a flaw in the system, new research suggests that CD4 T cells may actually hold the key to maintaining a properly functioning, age-appropriate immune system. Prof. Alon Monsonego of ...

How does the brain take out its trash? That is the job of the brain's lymphatic drainage system, and efforts to understand ...

Beta carotene is a plant pigment that is converted into vitamin A when eaten. Sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, and spinach are among the foods rich in beta carotene.

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

As the cold weather settles in, so has the dreaded flu season. While cases always surge in winter, what’s worrying is that ...

Everyone knows that the fall brings flu season, replete with aches, pains and a new version of the vaccine. But why is cold ...

Sleep cycles alternate between NREM and REM phases, allowing physical restoration, memory consolidation, emotional regulation ...