Sleep allows the body to replenish its immune cells, which are responsible for fighting off germs and other things that can ...

Trillions of microbes live in the human gastrointestinal tract, where they play critical roles in our health and biology; they can help us break down food, absorb nutrients; and they affect the immune ...

We're officially in respiratory virus season, and it's expected to last through mid-May. There are ways to protect against viruses like Covid-19, influenza and RSV naturally. Mandy Gaither explains ...

The winter can seem like a bleak season for fresh produce, especially fruit. It's difficult to picture anything other than hearty winter squash and evergreen trees surviving the frigid season. While ...

Recent studies have shown that even if you feel healthy and fit, your immune system could be aging quicker than you think, which could increase the risk of infections and immune-related disorders.

Q. Is it really possible to “boost” your immune system, or is that a myth? A. When flu season hits or stress runs high, you’ll often hear advice on how to “boost” your immune system. But here’s the ...

There’s a lot of truth to the adage “food is medicine.” While medications are certainly important and necessary, there is a direct relationship between diet and immune health. Nutrients both directly ...

Vitamins and supplements like zinc and cod liver oil are often touted for their ability to boost your immune system, but Jeffrey Bland, the "father of functional medicine," says that's not actually ...

From your digestive system to sleep - here are the overlooked signals which indicate that it could be struggling ...