Immune System
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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.
Massages Boost the Immune System
By Live Science Staff published
Getting a massage might boost your immune system
Spaceflight May Compromise Immune System, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
A long journey in space may actually compromise the immune system and make astronauts more susceptible disease.
Flu Deaths Caused by Immune System 'Storm'
By Sarah C.P. Williams published
The immune system's response to influenza can be so overblown that it's the very cause of sickness.
Bittersweet News: Chocolate May Trigger Acne
By Rachael Rettner published
Eating chocolate may cause changes in the immune system, which can aggravate acne.
Weird Way Lyme Disease Bugs Avoid Immune System
By Stephanie Pappas published
Nasty pathogen has a trick to avoid the immune system.
Protein 'Passports' Fool Immune System To Deliver Medical Nanoparticles
By Lauren Zumbach published
Technique could help prevent body from attacking helpful implants and treatments.
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