A team of scientists at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (The Institute) has made a landmark discovery that sheds light on how the immune system protects the gut during ...

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. There's also growing evidence that ultra-processed ...

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A new study tracking thousands of B cells across more than 100 germinal centers in mice reveals how the system consistently ...

Enterobactin, a molecule produced by gut bacteria, may hold a surprising key to reducing intestinal inflammation. Not by ...

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Daily usage of a popular over-the-counter medication may compromise immune function while offering temporary pain relief, recent findings indicate. Millions reach for their medicine cabinet daily, ...

The legacy of Neandertals in modern people has often been framed as a genetic gift for fighting infection. This time, the ...

Sleep does more than fight fatigue. Doctors explain how a chronic lack of sleep weakens immunity, affects vaccine response, ...

In our fast-paced world, convenience can often come at the cost of nutrition. This shift has led to an increased reliance on ultra-processed foods. But diets high in ultra-processed foods are ...