Immune System
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11 Surprising Facts About the Immune System
By Joseph Castro published
Did you know that autoimmune diseases predominately affect women, or that some people have hardly any immune system? Here are 11 surprising facts about the immune system.

Sjögren's Syndrome May Be Sparked by 'Killer' Immune Cells
By Rachael Rettner published
Immune cells called natural killer cells may play a role in the development of Sjögren’s syndrome, a new study suggests.

Strange Condition Causes 'Frostbite' At 50 Degrees
By Rachael Rettner published
A woman in Germany developed what looked like frostbite even though she had not been exposed to extreme cold.

New MS Treatment 'Tricks' Immune System
By Bahar Gholipour published
Using myelin-decorated blood cells, researchers were able to safely trick the immune system to stop attacking neurons.
Deceased Nobel Laureate Still Gets Prize
By Live Science Staff published
The Nobel Prize committee is not changing its decision to award the 2011 prize in medicine to a recipient that died days before the announcement.

Immune System Strength at Birth Linked to Quantity of Baby's Colds
By Live Science Staff published
Research has linked immune system strength to how many colds a baby has in the first year of life.

Preemies' Immune Systems Get a Boost from Massage
By Rachael Rettner published
Gently massaging premature babies may boost their immune systems.
Special Cells Protect Tumors From Immune System
By Rachael Rettner published
A particular type of cell that surrounds tumors may be preventing the body's naturally defenses, from wiping the cancer out, according to a new study in mice.
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