The end of winter is often a particularly challenging time for our health. Although it may feel as though the cold, grey days–and the associated bugs–are drawing to a close, this is often the time of ...

These days, most of us will try any easy pointer to increase our wellness and hike up our immunity. And as it turns out, boosting your immune system doesn't mean committing yourself to taking an ...

We all know people who claim, "I never get sick." Stories abound of individuals who have gone decades without missing a day of work due to illness. And sports fans often marvel at athletes like Cal ...

I am lying under a blanket, feeling rough, staring at a bowl of oranges. Every fibre of my being is urging me to devour the lot. I can hear my mum – and medical friends at university – insisting that ...

Fermented food products have steadily transitioned from kitchens to scientific discourse, thanks largely to their tie to the immune system and gastrointestinal functions. Kimchi is no longer a Korean ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

During fasting or exercise, immune cells (red) migrate to the pancreas and stimulate glucagon-producing cells (orange) to regulate blood sugar, with cell nuclei shown in blue. “For decades, immunology ...