A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks matter, too.
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Mouth ulcers affect up to a quarter of us, but the causes range from stress and diet to vitamin deficiencies. Here’s what helps them heal faster.
Research into inflammation and the microbiome is pushing cosmetic science beyond moisture, wrinkles and the skin barrier.
Understanding inflammation is one of the biggest challenges of modern medicine.
Immune cells can carry HIV into the brain, leading to problems with memory and cognition. Blocking other immune cells from the brain can make matters worse.
Microbiomes influence how efficiently a child’s body extracts and uses nutrients from food for growth and development.
Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body responds to infection.
It’s estimated that 10% of women worldwide are affected by endometriosis.
A small but growing number of Australians are being diagnosed with a rare tattoo-related eye condition.
Certain lifestyle changes can help your gut microbiome help you age gracefully.
Not all types of cholesterol are bad for you.
Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.
C-reactive protein – a marker of inflammation – is as easily measured with blood work in a doctor’s office as cholesterol.
Inadequate sleep can have negative downstream effects on everyday cognitive functioning and mental health, which can then lead to even worse sleep.
Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide, blighting their quality of life.
Uncontrolled inflammation is usually thought to be the culprit behind asthma. But in asthma patients who have survived intimate partner violence, a possible new pattern is emerging.
Blueberries, walnuts and dark green leafy vegetables head the list, but diversity is the key to getting more antioxidants in your diet.
Here are some tell-tale signs of gingivitis, and what to do about this common type of gum disease.
A new study compares the anti-inflammatory and barrier protective effects of unfermented and fermented rooibos extract on intestinal pig cells.
Influencers claim you’ll lose weight, banish bloating and transform your health. Here’s what the science says.
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Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Honorary Associate Professor
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Professor of Immunology, Tufts University
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Associate Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Lecturer, Biochemistry & Immunology, Swansea University
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Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
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Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University
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Associate Professor, Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney
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Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
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Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
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Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor: Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, University of Nottingham
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Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Indiana University
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Associate Professor of Dermatology, George Washington University
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Professor of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Texas A&M University