Stress and broken sleep do not just leave people groggy, they quietly chip away at the very immune cells that keep infections and cancers in check. A growing body of research now shows that chronic ...

Inflammation is a natural reaction of the immune system, protecting and healing the body. Still, too much of it can lead to ...

Karin de Punder, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria, has conducted research on how chronic stress accelerates the aging of the immune system and its ...

Kidney cells are continuously exposed to ischemic, metabolic, toxic, and immunological stressors. These insults activate a conserved repertoire of ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Inflammation helps your body heal, but if it lasts too long, it can cause ...

Immune cells released from bone marrow in the skull in response to chronic stress and adversity could play a key role in symptoms of depression and anxiety, say researchers. The discovery—found in a ...

In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital published today in ...

Your immune system protects your body against infection, illness, and disease. However, many lifestyle factors contribute to how well it works over time. Some habits, like lack of sleep and a diet ...