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Chronic infections can outsmart the immune system

2 Aug 2018 12:49 PM IST

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E-cigarette vapour disables protective cells in lungs

The vaping process itself can damage vital immune system cells.

15 Aug 2018 10:27 AM IST

As per WHO statistics, glaucoma is the second largest cause of blindness in the world and fourth largest in India.

Glaucoma may be an autoimmune disease, says study

Glaucoma is something of a mystery despite its prevalence, said researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

11 Aug 2018 11:13 AM IST

Maternal depression may affect child's immune and psychological health

Researchers have found such disruptions to the child's stress and immune system led to greater child psychopathology.

23 Aug 2018 1:55 PM IST

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How insulin boosts immune system

Here is what a new study has found.

31 Aug 2018 9:09 AM IST

The Centre has purchased 11 million doses of Covishield vaccine for the ongoing inoculation drive. (Photo: AP)

Second dose of COVID-19 jab will see more adverse effects: Experts

Experts say the human body is now ready to act against the antigen that the vaccine is providing

18 Feb 2021 3:15 AM IST

The team focused on the tumor suppressor liver kinase B1 (LKB1), a protein that controls cell growth and metabolism. (Photo: Pixabay)

Immune cell metabolism may help in maintaining balanced immune...

According to study, deletion of LKB1 in regulatory T cells disrupt metabolic pathways that support health and function...

25 Aug 2017 8:59 AM IST

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Microbirthing can harm babies

23 Aug 2017 2:42 PM IST

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New way to prevent spread of deadly fungus to brain identified

Here's what researchers found.

18 Aug 2017 4:53 PM IST

Scientists have discovered how to turn pro-inflammatory cells that boost the immune system into anti-inflammatory cells that suppress it, and vice versa (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists are able to reprogram cells in immune system for medical...

According to researchers converting cells to other type may have several medical applications including return of...

3 Aug 2017 10:16 AM IST

Among men, bricklayers, concrete workers and electricians had at least twice the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of rheumatoid arthritis more in certain jobs

According to study occupations within the manufacturing sector are associated with an increased risk of rheumatoid...

16 Aug 2017 7:54 AM IST

Sex is not only meant to feel good, but it is also good for health (Photo: Pixabay)

Benefits of sex that you did not know of

While sex is enjoyed by many, we list five benefits it has on the body.

12 Aug 2017 9:01 PM IST