Other than the telltale signs of weight changes, shifts in gut functions or the immune system may also indicate underlying thyroid issues.

Bacteria in the human gut can directly deliver proteins into human cells, actively shaping immune responses. A consortium led ...

Your immune system is your body’s built-in defense network, working nonstop to protect you from bacteria, viruses, and other ...

Canadian researchers say a blood test measuring immune response to gut bacteria could help predict Crohn’s disease years before diagnosis.

As we age, the immune system gradually declines in function, leaving the body more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have ...

Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare hereditary disease that significantly increases the risk of developing cancer. Almost all ...

Receptors on B and T cells hint at what the immune system is targeting. An AI approach called Mal-ID developed increases diagnostic accuracy, particularly for autoimmune diseases. Your immune system ...

Chronic stress doesn't just affect your mood, it can weaken immune defences, increase inflammation, and leave the body ...

Rare diseases suffer from a myriad of challenges, including misdiagnosis, no diagnosis, or lack of appropriate treatments. The NIH estimates that ~10,000 rare diseases are affecting ~ 30 million ...

Immune system disorders in children include primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Share on ...

Some serious brain disorders begin with symptoms that are easy to misinterpret. A person may become confused, forgetful or ...