immune systems

Diet of 90% children could be deficient in essential nutrients, warns study

The study found that around nine out of every 10 children could be at risk of inadequate micronutrient intake, with almost 70 per cent at risk of having insufficient intake of four or more micronutrients.

May 05, 2017, 00:25 AM IST

Your guests may bring home immunity-improving bacteria!

Like having guests over? They may come with a host of unexpected visitors - millions of bacteria cells that could improve your immunity, scientists say.

Jan 04, 2016, 13:24 PM IST

Vitamin D deficiency may make HIV treatment less effective

Low levels of vitamin D may limit immune recovery in HIV-positive adults undergoing treatment, says a new study.

Nov 18, 2015, 10:56 AM IST