Our bodies are home to millions of fungi that, for the most part, are completely harmless. However, they can sometimes change ...

Chennai: People whose immune systems mount an unusually aggressive early response to tuberculosis may be less likely to respond well to standard drug .

Bats have been increasingly identified as hosts for zoonotic pathogens, including but not limited to viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. With few exceptions, ...

If you have had strep throat or an ear infection, there's a good chance you received amoxicillin or penicillin to effectively kill the troublesome bacteria. These drugs, which belong to a broad group ...

NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar and TODAY health and nutrition expert Joy Bauer stop by Studio 1A to share tips for boosting your immune system and staying healthy during the frigid ...

In a new study, people who incorporated a fermented side dish into their weekly routine saw meaningful shifts in immune cells that help the body fight infections. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Strategies like washing your hands regularly and getting a flu shot go a long way towards keeping you healthy when seemingly everyone has the sniffles—and filling your plate with the best foods to eat ...

Scientists have created a new antibody treatment that helps the immune system recognize and attack pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer cells use a sugary "disguise" to trick the immune system into ...

Now, by analyzing thousands of proteins found in the blood, scientists at UC San Francisco have created the clearest picture yet of when the disease attacks the myelin sheath that covers the nerve ...