Pathogen-fighting immune cells called tissue-resident memory CD8 T cells (TRM cells) go through a surprising transformation—and relocation—as they fight infections in the small intestine.

The malfunctioning mitochondria seem to poison the immune cells, explains Yosuke Togashi, a pulmonary physician and ...

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting ...

Your gut is a battleground. The cells that line your small intestine have to balance two seemingly contradictory jobs: absorbing ...

It famously helps to cleanse the system of toxins—and even affects how your genes operate, according to California ...

Synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been accumulating in the environment since their ...

A study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health suggests the CO2 in carbonated water might help with weight loss by boosting how red blood cells process glucose.

Losing excess weight would in turn improve health. For example, lower levels of sleep apnoea – when breathing stops and ...

The nervous system is the body’s direct communication system. It’s made up of the body’s many nerve cells. These cells ... nervous system controls your digestive system, and it is regulated ...

The company formerly known as Athletic Greens is expanding its market beyond the self-optimizers that follow the podcasters ...