Brain tissue analysis of an animal model has revealed the potential role of immune system dysfunction in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Published April 15, 2025 in the Journal ...

A first-in-human clinical trial of an immune rejuvenation therapy designed to restore the function of worn-out T cells is ...

Researchers hope that resetting these cells may help the immune system regain characteristics of healthier immune responses.

When the heart's muscle is weakened or injured due to a heart attack, it can make it hard for the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. Over time, it can lead to heart failure, where ...

ST. LOUIS —Researchers at Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine say T-cell dysfunction is leading to an increased risk of cancer in obese populations. T cells are white blood cells called ...

Immune system disorders in children can involve an underactive, overactive, or misdirected immune response. Main groups include immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and ...

Dysfunction in the lymphatic system has been identified as a hidden driver of life-threatening heart valve disease in ...

Something’s shifting in the world of children’s health, and it’s not good news. Autoimmune diseases—those tricky conditions where the body’s immune system turns on itself—are cropping up more often in ...

Can your immune system sometimes protect you too weakly, react too strongly, or attack the wrong target? The post ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in the United ...