HIV on its own does not increase the risk of children getting caries. Instead, a weakened immune system, stemming from other diseases, affects cavity prevalence, according to a study published on July ...

In a recent preprint* study posted to the medRxiv server, a team of researchers evaluated the impact of hybrid immunity (combining vaccination and recovery from infection) on severe acute respiratory ...

Students attending Dallas-area schools are less likely to be vaccinated against measles than they were five years ago, posing a risk to herd immunity amid increased outbreaks of the disease, an ...

Alondra Ramos rolled up her sleeve this week for a vitamin shot she hopes will prevent her from getting her husband’s cold. The Fort Lauderdale accountant says the shot, a mix of potent vitamins, ...

One in three kindergarteners in Allegheny County were in a classroom with vaccination rates below the herd immunity threshold ...

The immune system’s first encounter with a virus or vaccine establishes a “starting template” that shapes its response to new ...

Some recent data suggest that, for now, COVID-19 may be a year-round problem, driven more by human behavior and immunity levels than weather patterns. Credit: Unsplash / Maxime The pandemic may no ...

We don't yet know if vitamin D supplements can boost your immune system, as research on the topic has shown mixed results. If you want to try vitamin D supplements for better immune health, your ...

It's true that vitamin C can give your immune system a boost, but when it comes to treating or preventing colds, things get a bit more complicated.

A novel tumor suppressor, BATF2, can be silenced by factors in the tumor microenvironment, leading to a reduced immune ...