10 stories tagged #immune system

  1. Groundbreaking Map Reveals How Menopause Rewires Breast Tissue, Fueling Cancer Risk
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    Groundbreaking Map Reveals How Menopause Rewires Breast Tissue, Fueling Cancer Risk

    A new study maps how breast tissue changes with age, finding menopause triggers a shift that may explain rising cancer rates in older women.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. Nanoparticle Nasal Therapy for Allergies Shows Promise
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    Nanoparticle Nasal Therapy for Allergies Shows Promise

    A new nasal therapy aims to treat allergies by rebalancing the immune system, offering hope for those suffering from hayfever and other allergic rhinitis conditions.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  3. Key Proteins Driving Oral Tolerance Identified in New Research
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    Key Proteins Driving Oral Tolerance Identified in New Research

    Scientists have pinpointed specific seed storage proteins, like maize's alpha-zein, that are crucial for teaching the immune system to tolerate food.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Microplastics Clog Immune Cells, Disrupting Body's Defenses
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    Microplastics Clog Immune Cells, Disrupting Body's Defenses

    New research indicates microplastics can impair immune cell function, potentially hindering the body's ability to fight infection and clear cellular debris.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  5. Kimchi's Immune Breakthrough: New Study Reveals Dual Health Benefits
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    Kimchi's Immune Breakthrough: New Study Reveals Dual Health Benefits

    Groundbreaking research confirms kimchi not only boosts immune defenses but also prevents overreactions, offering significant health advantages for modern lifestyles.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Obesity Fuels 1 in 10 Global Infection Deaths, New Study Reveals
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    Obesity Fuels 1 in 10 Global Infection Deaths, New Study Reveals

    A major study links obesity to a significantly higher risk of severe infections, hospitalization, and death, highlighting potential impacts on the immune system and the need for further research.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  7. Childhood Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Viral Infection Risk
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    Childhood Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Viral Infection Risk

    New research reveals children with obstructive sleep apnea face a significantly increased risk of influenza and COVID-19 diagnoses, even after common treatments.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. Your Immune System's Secret: It's Not Just Genes, It's Your Life Story
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    Your Immune System's Secret: It's Not Just Genes, It's Your Life Story

    New research reveals how past infections and exposures epigenetically reprogram your immune system, explaining why some get sicker than others.

    3mo ago 2 min read