immunity

How COVID Vaccines Stand Up to New FLiRT Variants

Debi Johnson

Scientists have warned of a “summer wave” of COVID-19 infections after a highly transmissible new group of omicron subvariants was ...

The Brain’s Role in Immune Control

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers discovered that the brain can significantly influence the immune system, particularly its inflammatory responses. The study utilized mice ...

Brain’s Drainage System Provides New Insights into Aging and Immunity

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study reveals a direct connection between the brain and its dura mater, challenging previous beliefs about the ...

What are viral ‘immunity cubes’ — and do they really stop you from getting sick?

Debi Johnson

Health By Adriana Diaz Published Jan. 19, 2024, 6:23 p.m. ET As everyone continues to cough and sniffle through the ...

The reason you get sick right after being sick revealed

Debi Johnson

Can’t shake that wheezing cough or a bad case of the sniffles? There’s a reason you’re chronically sick during flu ...

How old are you really? 4 ways ‘age-o-type’ reveals your body’s true age

Debi Johnson

Health By Asia Grace Published Nov. 2, 2023, 3:41 p.m. ET They say “age is just a number” — and ...