Immune System
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Is There A Cure for Psoriasis?There's no cure for psoriasis yet, but there are many ways to get relief from the symptoms of this common skin disease.
By Fred Cicetti Published
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11 Surprising Facts About the Immune SystemDid 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.
By Joseph Castro Published
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Sjögren's Syndrome May Be Sparked by 'Killer' Immune CellsImmune cells called natural killer cells may play a role in the development of Sjögren’s syndrome, a new study suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Strange Condition Causes 'Frostbite' At 50 DegreesA woman in Germany developed what looked like frostbite even though she had not been exposed to extreme cold.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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New MS Treatment 'Tricks' Immune SystemUsing myelin-decorated blood cells, researchers were able to safely trick the immune system to stop attacking neurons.
By Bahar Gholipour Published
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Flu Deaths Caused by Immune System 'Storm'The immune system's response to influenza can be so overblown that it's the very cause of sickness.
By Sarah C.P. Williams Published
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Special Cells Protect Tumors From Immune System
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.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Spaceflight May Compromise Immune System, Study Finds
A long journey in space may actually compromise the immune system and make astronauts more susceptible disease.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Deceased Nobel Laureate Still Gets Prize
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.
By Live Science Staff Published
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