Immune system

Homely remedies to tackle Psoriasis

Psoriasis, which usually appears in red patches anywhere on the skin, particularly the knees, the elbow, the lower back and scalp happens due to several factors such as environment, genetics and the immune system.

Dec 01, 2015, 19:40 PM IST

Self-rating of health can predict common cold

A new study has revealed that a simple self-rating of health accurately predicts susceptibility to the common cold in healthy adults aged 18-55 years.

Nov 10, 2015, 18:40 PM IST

Intestinal worms 'talk' to gut bacteria to boost immune system

In this study, the researchers looked at the effects of helminths that infect pigs.

Oct 31, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

`Biological sensor` can help ward off obesity, diabetes

A team of researchers has found that sensor protein could help fight against obesity and diabetes.

Oct 23, 2015, 09:21 AM IST

High cholesterol may cause tendon abnormalities

High levels of cholesterol are linked to a heightened risk of tendon abnormalities and pain, reveals a pooled analysis of the available evidence.

Oct 17, 2015, 14:33 PM IST

Antiviral shows potential against Ebola

An experimental compound that blocks the ability of the Ebola virus to replicate in the body successfully prevented rhesus monkeys from succumbing to it.

Oct 10, 2015, 10:52 AM IST

Selena Gomez reveals she has lupus! Here's what this autoimmune disease is

In the wake of the pop singer's announcement that she's been diagnosed with lupus, all her fans have been wondering about this disease.

Oct 10, 2015, 10:12 AM IST

Sound sleep boosts immune system 'memory' too

A good night's sleep not only strengthens your memory but also strengthens the response-memory of your immune system when it comes to killing bad bacteria and viruses as they enter your body, new research reveals.

Sep 30, 2015, 18:35 PM IST

Molecule key to shock-and-kill strategy against HIV

A new molecule that binds HIV-infected cells to the immune system's killer T cells could become a key part of a shock-and-kill strategy to clear the deadly infection, scientists say.

Sep 29, 2015, 18:40 PM IST

Vaccine to prevent cervical cancer found promising

A genetically engineered vaccine has been found effective in removing high-grade pre-cancerous cervical lesions in nearly one-half of women who received the vaccine in a clinical trial.

Sep 18, 2015, 19:17 PM IST